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Assistant Director of Innovation

Job in Liberty, Clay County, Missouri, 64087, USA
Listing for: William Jewell College
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-15
Job specializations:
  • Management
    Healthcare Management
  • Education / Teaching
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 100000 USD Yearly USD 80000.00 100000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Division: College of Graduate, Professional and Innovative Programs

Reports To: Vice President for Graduate, Professional and Innovative Programs

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Type: Full-time, 12-month

Position Summary

The Assistant Director of Innovation serves as the primary driver of new program development and strategic initiatives within the College of Graduate, Professional and Innovative Programs. This entrepreneurial leader identifies market opportunities, designs innovative programming, manages the program development pipeline, and ensures successful launch and implementation of new offerings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Program Development & Market Analysis
  • Conduct market research to identify demand for new programs and certificates
  • Analyze competitive landscape and labor market data
  • Develop comprehensive program proposals with financial pro formas
  • Lead feasibility studies for potential new programs
  • Create business cases with clear rationale and success metrics
Portfolio Management & Metrics
  • Maintain comprehensive pipeline of program development initiatives
  • Track key performance indicators for all programs
  • Prepare regular reports on program portfolio health
  • Monitor industry trends and emerging fields
  • Assess underperforming programs and recommend improvements
Project Management & Implementation
  • Lead cross-functional project teams for new program launches
  • Develop detailed implementation plans with timelines and milestones
  • Coordinate curriculum development with faculty
  • Manage program launch activities including marketing and enrollment
  • Ensure smooth onboarding of new partner organizations
Minimum Qualifications Education
  • Master's degree recommended; MBA, M.Ed., M.P.A., or related field experience
Experience
  • Minimum 3-5 years in higher education program development or curriculum design
  • Demonstrated success launching new academic programs
  • Experience with market research and data analysis
  • Project management experience with multi-stakeholder initiatives
Skills & Competencies
  • Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with creative problem-solving
  • Excellent project management abilities
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication
  • Collaborative leadership style
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