Vice President of Strategic Planning
Company Description
Muslim Career Support (MCS) provides mentorship and resources to help individuals build their careers in a way that aligns with their professional goals and Islamic values. The organization supports young Muslims who face challenges such as family expectations, peer pressure, and balancing career choices with religious obligations. Founded by members of the Muslim community, MCS offers free resources, advice, and mentoring to help participants make informed decisions and advance in their careers while confidently safeguarding their Islamic identity. MCS also creates opportunities for people to become mentors and collaborate on shared initiatives that promote career development and community empowerment. Role Description The Vice President of Strategic Planning is a full-time remote role responsible for shaping and guiding the long-term vision and growth of Muslim Career Support. This role involves leading the development of strategic plans, setting organizational priorities, and aligning initiatives with MCS’s mission to support career development within the Muslim community. Day-to-day tasks include conducting market and community needs assessments, evaluating program performance, and identifying opportunities for new services, partnerships, and outreach. The Vice President will collaborate closely with senior leadership, mentors, and volunteers to translate strategy into actionable plans, manage budgets related to strategic initiatives, and monitor progress against key performance indicators. The role also includes preparing strategic reports and presentations for stakeholders and ensuring that all planning efforts reflect ethical, inclusive, and faith-conscious practices.
Qualifications
Strong strategic planning and business planning skills, with experience developing and implementing long-term organizational strategies. Excellent analytical skills and market research capabilities to assess community needs, trends, and opportunities. Working knowledge of finance and budgeting to support effective allocation of resources for strategic initiatives. Proven leadership, stakeholder management, and collaboration skills, ideally within nonprofit, community, or mission-driven organizations. Ability to work effectively in a remote environment, manage multiple projects, and communicate clearly in writing and verbally. Familiarity with issues affecting Muslim professionals and a commitment to supporting career growth in a faith-conscious, inclusive manner. Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Public Policy, or a related field; an advanced degree (e.g., MBA, MPA) is an asset. Experience in strategic roles such as management consulting, program development, or organizational planning is highly beneficial.