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Assistant Director of Innovation
Job in
Liberty, Clay County, Missouri, 64087, USA
Listed on 2026-02-15
Listing for:
William Jewell College
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-15
Job specializations:
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Management
Healthcare Management -
Education / Teaching
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 SummaryThe 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
- 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
- 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
- Master's degree recommended; MBA, M.Ed., M.P.A., or related field 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
- 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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