Associate Director, Academic Innovation and Strategy

Responsibilities

The Associate Director, Academic Innovation and Strategy leads academic initiatives that enhance teaching, learning, and student success. This role drives innovation and program development through strategic planning, faculty support, and cross-departmental collaboration. Oversees workforce initiatives, grant coordination, and student support while fostering partnerships and aligning programs with institutional and labor market needs.

• Develops and implements comprehensive strategies for academic innovation aligned with institutional goals.
• Monitors emerging trends in higher education to guide strategic planning.
• Establishes evaluation frameworks and metrics to assess outcomes.
• Manages and trains staff in the use of academic tools such as the Watermark Faculty Success portal.
• Facilitates workshops, seminars, and communities of practice to promote faculty development and innovation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally or nationally accredited institution.
• Four (4) years of full-time experience in an educational setting, instructional technology, curriculum development, or a related field.
• Two (2) years in a leadership role focused on academic innovation or strategy.

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher from a regionally or nationally accredited institution.
• Two (2) years of experience in using PeopleSoft Academic systems (schedule of classes, room management, course catalog, faculty workload modules).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Skilled in analyzing and re-engineering operations and procedures and in developing and implementing new ones.
• Knowledge of applications of computer-based systems, especially college operating systems.
• Ability to analyze complex organizational and administrative problems, interpret operational needs, and develop appropriate, integrated, and creative solutions in a timely manner.
• Ability to balance the planning, organization, and management of multiple projects simultaneously, work under time constraints, and meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to train and supervise employees, including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments for oneself and others.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team of faculty, staff, and administrators within a diverse community.
• Skilled in working in an atmosphere of collegial decision-making, demonstrating consensus-building skills.
• Ability to exhibit a professional, courteous demeanor.
• Commitment to working in a multicultural environment.

Work Environment and Special Considerations

Works in an office environment. May be required to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends. This description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

Pay

Minimum salary of $63,282, commensurate with education and experience exceeding the required qualifications.

Benefits

• Flexible work options with a 37.5-hour work week and generous paid time off (holidays, annual and sick leave, and College Breaks)
• A variety of paid health and life insurance coverages
• Wellness incentives and free gym membership at the Raider Fitness Center
• FRS retirement and other options
• Professional Development and Paid Tuition
• Free on-campus parking

Conditions of Employment

Finalists and individuals recommended for employment at Seminole State College must reside in the State of Florida at the time of hire and may be subject to background investigations and fingerprinting in compliance with Florida Statute 1001.64 and Seminole State College Policy 1.020; 2.020. Criminal background checks and fingerprinting will be conducted for all new employees, and for rehired employees who have had a break in service for one year or more.

Required Documents

To ensure full consideration, all of the following documents must be attached to the application prior to the closing date:

• Resume
• Transcripts showing the date of degree conferral (unofficial copies accepted for application purposes; official transcripts required upon hire)
• Letters of recommendation (strongly encouraged)