Assistant Director for Strategy, Assessment, and Innovation

Florida State University; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida State University seeks an Assistant Director for Strategy, Assessment, and Innovation in Tallahassee, FL. This regular full‑time role develops and manages a broad grants and research portfolio, leading a team focused on leadership and service integration within a liberal arts education.

The position drives data collection, assessment, and innovative practices across the Center for Leadership and Service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and four years of experience; or high school diploma/equivalent with eight years of experience.
• Valid Florida or Georgia driver's license or ability to obtain before hire.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a grants/research portfolio focused on leadership and service in liberal arts education.
• Lead a team for development and dissemination of research, data collection and analysis, assessment and innovation across the Center.
• Oversee budget and programmatic planning for the Center's initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Public speaking

Data analysis

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree + 4 years experience

High school diploma + 8 years experience

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Director for Strategy, Assessment, and Innovation

Location: Tallahassee, FL

Regular / Temporary: Regular

Full / Part Time: Full-Time

Job ID: 63648

Department

The Center for Leadership and Service

Responsibilities

The Assistant Director for Strategy, Assessment & Innovation is responsible for developing and managing a wide range of grants and research that focuses on the development and incorporation of leadership and service as vital parts of a liberal arts education. This position is responsible for the grant portfolio of the Center for Leadership and Service, in addition to leading a team focused on the development and dissemination of research, data collection and analysis, assessment and innovation across the Center for Leadership and Service.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree and four years of experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and eight years of experience. (Note: a combination of post high school education and experience equal to eight years.)
• A valid State of Florida or Georgia Driver’s License or the ability to obtain prior to hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of and the ability to apply the principles and practices to strategically align tasks and people with organizational goals and objectives.
• Ability to demonstrate effective customer service skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to demonstrate critical thinking based upon in-depth data, substantiating information, considering and respecting others' input personal values, and ethics.
• Ability to prepare and monitor budget information.
• Ability to prioritize, organize and perform multiple work assignments simultaneously.
• Ability to provide leadership and direction in programmatic, budgetary, and operational functions.
• Ability to train and supervise employees.
• Ability to solicit donors.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and private sources for contract and grant funds.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of project planning, development, and evaluation
• Skill in public speaking.
• Ability to perform assigned responsibilities with minimal to moderate supervision.

University Information

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news! Learn more about Florida State University and our campuses.

Anticipated Salary Range

Mid $50,000's, commensurate with education and experience.

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Considerations

This is an A&P position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.