Academic Strategic Initiatives & Project Manager

About the Role

Indiana Tech is seeking a highly organized, strategic, and results-driven professional to serve as our next Academic Strategic Initiatives & Project Manager. Reporting directly to the Vice President for Academic Affairs, this newly created leadership position will play a critical role in advancing the university's strategic priorities by overseeing the planning, implementation, coordination, and successful completion of high-impact initiatives across Academic Affairs.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the division's primary project management professional, leading complex projects from concept through execution
• Works collaboratively with faculty, administrators, staff, and external partners to develop implementation plans, establish timelines and milestones, monitor progress, mitigate risks, and ensure accountability for key institutional initiatives
• Manages multiple concurrent projects while providing executive-level reporting, strategic analysis, and recommendations that support informed decision-making
• Coordinates initiatives related to the Academic Affairs Strategic Plan, new academic program development, academic pathway enhancement, artificial intelligence implementation, executive education initiatives, accreditation support, curriculum innovation, and grant-funded projects
• Supports compliance efforts, facilitates cross-functional collaboration, develops project dashboards and reporting tools, and drives continuous improvement initiatives that enhance organizational effectiveness

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, higher education administration, organizational leadership, project management, public administration, or a related field
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience managing projects, strategic initiatives, or organizational improvement efforts
• Exceptional organizational, analytical, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Experience coordinating diverse stakeholder groups and managing multiple priorities simultaneously
• Familiarity with artificial intelligence technologies and ethical use in workplace environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree
• Seven or more years of project management experience in higher education, nonprofit, government, or similarly complex organizations
• Experience supporting academic affairs operations, accreditation, strategic planning, grant administration, or institutional effectiveness initiatives
• Expertise with artificial intelligence, technology implementation, or digital transformation efforts
• Professional certifications such as PMP, CAPM, Agile, Lean Six Sigma, or Change Management credentials are welcomed but not required

Opportunity and Impact

This is an exciting opportunity for a collaborative leader who enjoys turning ideas into action, building partnerships, and helping drive institutional innovation. The successful candidate will join a mission-focused university committed to preparing students for meaningful careers, leadership, and lifelong success.

Working Conditions

Work is primarily performed in a standard office environment, with regular use of computers and professional communication tools.