Associate Director, Academic Innovation and Strategy

Associate Director, Academic Innovation and Strategy

Date Posted: Friday, Aug. 21, 2026

Closing Date: Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026

Department: Academic Affairs Division

Position: 105607

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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.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Develops and implements comprehensive strategies for academic innovation aligned with institutional goals, monitors emerging trends in higher education to guide strategic planning, and 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. Conducts market research, feasibility studies, labor analyses, and coordinating program reviews and accreditation efforts to support the development and enhancement of new academic programs.Serve as a liaison between academic departments, IT, instructional design, and external partners including workforce organizations to ensure alignment and effective communication of program development and delivery. Collaborates on special projects to enhance teaching and learning and represents the college in regional and national networks to promote innovation and strengthen external partnerships. Supports students throughout the admissions and enrollment processes, assists with resolving academic concerns, and ensures students are connected with appropriate support services to foster academic success.Works with Dean, Department Chairs, Directors, Faculty program managers to meet projected enrollment goals and other outcome measurements. Manages workforce development initiatives by conducting labor market research, maintaining compliance with regional workforce requirements, and collaborating on the growth of technical dual enrollment programs to meet community employment needs.Coordinates industry meetings and events that advanced academic initiatives and provides operational support across departments to ensure effective communication and workflow. Coordinates with appropriate departments to manage the awarding of postsecondary adult vocational fee waivers. Coordinates the development, submission, and management of grants and external contracts in collaboration with Academic leadership and the Grants Office, ensuring alignment with administrative and legislative requirements.Prepares correspondence, reports, and presentations on behalf of academic leadership and supports the development of data-informed divisional reports in coordination with Institutional Research.Plans and participates in recruitment and outreach initiatives by supporting divisional marketing efforts and coordinating college credit recruitment events, including tours, fairs, and class visits.Performs other duties as required or assigned. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor's degree from a regionally or nationally accredited institutionFour (4) years of full-time experience in 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, to interpret operational needs, and to develop appropriate, integrated, and creative solutions in a timely manner.Critical thinking skills, ability to deal with ambiguity, resolve complex problems, and effectively manage projects.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 working in an atmosphere of collegial decision-making, demonstrating consensus-building skills.Excellent Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and the ability to become proficient in videoconferencing applications, including Teams/Zoom. 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.The college anticipates that the position incumbent must be available throughout the workday and, on some occasions, after regular work hours. Therefore, as a condition of employment, the incumbent is expected to carry a personal cell phone and is required to provide their current cell phone number to the Office of Human Resources and to their immediate supervisor.This position is not eligible for Veteran's Preference.

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Pay Benefits and Work Schedule

Are you ready to grow your career in a diverse learning environment and make an impact in changing the lives of our students? Seminole State College of Florida has a great opportunity to join our growing team of diverse faculty and staff!We offer competitive pay with a minimum salary of $63,282 commensurate with education and experience exceed the required qualifications, plus an attractive total rewards package including: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 coveragesWellness incentives and free gym membership at the Raider Fitness CenterFRS retirement and other optionsProfessional Development and Paid TuitionFree on campus parking

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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. The Office of Human Resources will determine which background checks shall be conducted for each position, based upon its review of job descriptions and the responsibilities of the position. These include, but are not limited to, positions that have access to money, master keys, security-sensitive areas and confidential information; positions that have the capability to create, delete, and alter records; and positions that are responsible for the care and instruction of children. The College will conduct various types of background checks which may include, but are not limited to: criminal background, credit check, driver''s license check, previous employment and references.

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How to Apply

Applicants must complete the entire online application and include work history even if attaching a resume.REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (To ensure full consideration all of the following documents must be attached to the application prior to the closing date): ResumeTranscripts showing the date of degree conferral; this applies to Seminole State College employees as well as external candidates (unofficial copies accepted for application purposes). Please note: Official Transcripts are REQUIRED upon hire.Letters of recommendation are strongly encouraged.TO ATTACH ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS: From the Seminole State College Home page, scroll to the bottom and click on EmploymentUnder For Job Seekers, click on Complete or Review an Existing ApplicationSelect either Sign In with existing username and password or New User to create an account Click on My Job Applications to view applied jobs, resumes and attachmentsClick on the + under My Cover Letters and Attachments to attach documents.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Seminole State College is an equal opportunity employer and strictly prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, pregnancy, national origin, ethnicity, age, sex, gender, veterans' or military status, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, or any other factor protected under applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations in its programs, activities, and employment.

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Other Information

VETERANS'' PREFERENCESeminole State College of Florida adheres to Florida's Veteran's Preference laws by providing preference in hiring to covered job applicants. Moreover, in recognition of the valuable contributions made by veterans, the College also considers any applicant's military service background when filling job positions not covered by Veteran's Preference laws.To claim Veteran''s Preference for eligible positions, a copy of your DD-214 form, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty must be uploaded and attached to your application to claim Veterans'' Preference.HOLDERS OF DEGREES FROM INSTITUTIONS OUTSIDE THE USA:Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States are required to obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts and degrees. Foreign transcripts should be evaluated by one of the organizations approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. This evaluation must be submitted at the time of application. We recommend World Education Services at P.O. Box 5087, Bowling Green Station, New York, NY 10274-5087, telephone (212) 966-6311 or email address www.wes.org. The interview process may be delayed until such a review has been completed.

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