PLANNING
By nature, I am a planner. I’ve organized and facilitated multiple short- and long-term planning processes for organizations of all kinds. For example, I convened about 30 educators and employers for a community planning process focused on strengthening pathways between K-12 and college or career. I also led a process to create a growth-focused strategic enrollment plan and co-chaired a community college planning effort with the aim of increasing graduation rates for underserved student populations. Continue Reading
PARTNERSHIPS
The right partner can make all the difference. As a higher ed administrator, catalyzing and growing mutually beneficial partnerships was an important part of my job. For example, as VP at a community college, I served as the K-12 lead, oversaw business relationships, worked with funders, and coordinated with government officials statewide. As Executive Director of The Foundry Community in Lincoln, I launched a corporate sponsorship program as well as a pilot internship program with Continue Reading
REVENUE GENERATION
Money matters. During my career, I’ve raised funds for capital projects, programming and staff, primarily in support of education and workforce development—over $16 million in 10 years. I have direct experience in and a track record in donor cultivation and grant writing. I also have years of experience empowering institutional advancement teams responsible for raising revenue, as well as the marketing professionals whose partnership is critical to the success of outreach and fundraising efforts. Let’s Continue Reading
RESEARCH & ANALYSIS
Solid research will point you in the best direction. I can design and implement studies that answer critical questions and surface valuable insights. For example, I led a qualitative study with the Nebraska Department of Labor that pinpointed agency challenges and patterns, both adaptive and technical. My toolbox includes surveys, focus groups, landscape and gap analyses, data coding, and organizational assessments. Let me help you harness research to translate your ambition into measurable, positive, and Continue Reading
Dr. Julie Murray-Jensen Testimonials
Blackburn College Chair
“Dr. Julie Murray-Jensen is an excellent hire for any institution who wants a person who is strategic, a data-driven decision maker, who is forward thinking, and has a warm and energetic personality.” Dr. Hazel Loucks, Blackburn College Chair 2015-2019
Trustee Blackburn College
”I found Dr. Murray-Jensen a strategic thinker, diligent, and willing to take on the tough challenges. It has been a pleasure to work with her and benefit from her leadership.” Dr. Rochelle Henderson, Trustee Blackburn College
Tennessee Board of Regents
“Dr. Julie Murray-Jensen would be an asset to any organization.” – Dr. George Malo, Trustee Blackburn College; Associate Vice Chancellor, Retired – Tennessee Board of Regents
The Dysart Group
“Julie is exceptional. It is not a term I use lightly, and it is based on my decades of experience working with hundreds and hundreds of higher education administrators. I recommend Dr. Julie Murray-Jensen without hesitation.” John Dysart, International Enrollment Management and Higher Education Consultant, The Dysart Group
Higher Education Leader
“Dr. Julie Murray-Jensen is a strategic thinker, an innovative problem-solver, a person who values participatory decision-making and a change agent. She combines these leadership skills with a calm demeanor and engaging personality. She is comfortable with all types of individuals and relates well to campus personnel, community leaders and policy-makers.” Dr. Jennifer Braaten, Higher Education Leader
District Curriculum Director
“I have known and worked closely with Dr. Murray-Jensen for over ten years. In that time, Julie and I co-chaired a committee that successfully revamped the way our community viewed post-high school education and college admission. Working together, we saw significant growth in high school graduation rates and community college attendance. In this work, Dr. Murray-Jensen demonstrated keen insight, team leadership, and goal-oriented planning. Working with Dr. Murray-Jensen was highly productive and professionally rewarding.” Jeff Continue Reading
Portland Community College Rockcreek
“Julie is one of the most outstanding higher educational professionals, I have met in my career. Moreover, the fact that she is a strong strategic, motivational, and caring individual, she has the remarkable ability to quickly identify institutional complexities and challenges and then collaborative build an aspiring and realistic action plan, secure commitment and alignment of stakeholders and ensure implementation in an extraordinary effective manner. Julie achieves this by simply asking the relevant and clear Continue Reading