Director, Academic Initiatives

Weekly

Work Hours:

40

Administrator Range E06

$97,800.00 Annually

United States of America (Exempt)

• All positions are considered on-site roles.
• After six months of employment, some positions may be eligible to apply for a hybrid work arrangement based on job responsibilities, operational needs, supervisor approval, and Dallas College policy.
• Academic (Faculty) positions require an on-campus presence,even when teaching online courses, in accordance with statelaw.

Administrator

The Director, Academic Initiatives provides senior operational,financial, and programmatic leadership for assigned academicinitiatives and functional areas within Academic Initiatives. Thisrole translates divisional strategy into execution, including the development, management, and monitoring of the departmental operating budget. The Senior Director leads day-to-day operations,supervises teams, and ensures initiatives are deliveredefficiently, responsibly, and in alignment with institutionalpriorities.

• Lead the planning, execution, and day-to-day management of assigned academic initiatives, programs, and functional areas.

• Translate divisional strategy and institutional priorities intooperational plans, timelines, and deliverables.

• Develop, manage, and monitor the departmental operating budgetin alignment with approved priorities and fiscal requirements.

• Analyze budget performance, forecast resource needs, andercommend adjustments to support effective utilization offunds.

• Manage and supervise managers, staff, and project teams,ensuring performance accountability and professional development.

• Oversee initiative-level staffing, vendor relationships, and expenditures within assigned areas.

• Partner with academic and administrative stakeholders to implement initiatives aligned with divisional and institutionalgoals.

• Monitor progress, outcomes, risks, and financial impacts of assigned initiatives.

• Ensure consistency, quality, and compliance with established standards, policies, governance frameworks, and budget constraints.

• Support cross-functional initiatives and perform otherleadership responsibilities as assigned.

• Required Dallas College Professional Development Hours per Academic Year. (MUST BE INCLUDED)

• All employees are required to complete a minimum of 19hours.

• People leaders are required an additional 16 hours of leadership development.

• Perform other duties not listed as assigned. (MUST BEINCLUDED)

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.

• Minimum of six (6) years of progressively responsible leadership experience managing teams, programs, or functional areas.

• Experience implementing initiatives aligned to organizationalstrategy.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

• Official transcripts required.

• Education

• Experience

• Certification

• School/Education Transcripts

*** Will be subject to a criminal background check. Some positions may be subject to a fingerprint check. ***

• Provide senior-level leadership to support academic initiative sand enterprise projects that enhance organizational effectiveness and institutional outcomes

• Serve as a strategic, consultative partner to executive leadership and academic stakeholders, helping identify priorities,assess opportunities, and resolve complex challenges

• Support division- and college-level strategic planning efforts,initiatives, and special projects through facilitation,coordination, and influence

• Oversee planning, coordination, and alignment of academicinitiatives to ensure effective execution and continuous improvement

• Establish and maintain workflows, processes, and governance structures that promote clarity, efficiency, and accountability

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish, monitor,and report on metrics that inform decision-making and…