Assistant Director, Innovations & Advancement

Dallas College; Texas; On-site; USD 71,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas College seeks a skilled professional to support academic scheduling, data analytics, and major projects across departments. You will leverage data literacy to improve processes, ensure policy compliance, and coordinate resources with leadership. The role requires strong collaboration and reporting across the college.

The position emphasizes on-site work with potential hybrid options after six months, and a commitment to student success and institutional accreditation guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher and transcripts provided.
• Experience with PM methods SCRUM/Six Sigma and MS Project/Planner.
• Advanced data management and reporting skills in higher education.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate projects by creating charts and timelines for completion.
• Collect, assess, and report evaluation data for program improvement.
• Lead needs assessments and define organizational goals and outcomes.
• Support system implementation and process management.
• Provide leadership and drive process improvement across teams.
• Assemble project teams and monitor progress within time and budget.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation.

Skills

Academic scheduling

Data management

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Official transcripts required

PM methodologies: SCRUM, Six Sigma, MS Project/Planner

Tools

PowerBI

Excel/Power Automate/Power Apps/Access/PowerPoint

SharePoint

Colleague

Workday

Ad Astra Scheduling

Job description

Weekly Work Hours

40

Compensation Range

Staff Range N07

Salary Minimum

$79,439.00 Annually

FLSA

United States of America (Exempt)

Work Location

• All positions are considered on-site roles.
• After six months of employment, some positions may be eligible to apply for a hybrid work arrangement based on job responsibilities, operational needs, supervisor approval, and Dallas College policy.
• Academic (Faculty) positions require an on-campus presence, even when teaching online courses, in accordance with state law.

All positions are considered on-site roles. After six months of employment, employees may have the opportunity to apply for a hybrid work schedule. Academic positions (Faculty) require on-campus presence, even if the role involves teaching online classes, in accordance with state law.

Position Type

Staff

Job Summary

Applies knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources. Supports the normal operations for academic scheduling, data analytics, and other major projects requiring collaboration between departments and across the College.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Demonstrates competency in administering academic scheduling operations, providing leadership, and executing policies within assigned responsibilities.
• Skilled in managing data in fast-paced environments, designing processes to enhance efficiency, and fostering student success.
• Capable of independent judgment while fostering collaboration and building alliances.
• Experienced in project leadership, prioritization, decision-making, and continuous improvement.
• Proficient in managerial tasks, attention to detail, documentation, report preparation, and effective communication across all organizational levels.
• Demonstrated success working with diverse communities.

Physical Requirements

Normal physical job functions performed within a standard office environment. Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with physical challenges to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Official transcripts required.
• Training in project management strategies and tools such as SCRUM methodology, Six Sigma, MS Project/Planner.
• One (1) or more years of experience in PowerBI dashboard, Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Power Automate, Power Apps, Access, PowerPoint, etc.), SharePoint, demonstrated application of data management and literacy skills, demonstrated expertise in physical space utilization, faculty teaching portfolios, physical and digital learning materials processes, and the application of compliance and accreditation guidelines in higher education is required.
• One (1) or more years of experience in Colleague, Workday, or Ad Astra Scheduling software and work-related experience in higher education is preferred.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Will be subject to a criminal background check. Some positions may be subject to a fingerprint check.***

Key Responsibilities

• Ability to facilitate projects by creating charts, timelines, and other visualizations to aid in project completion.
• Collect, critically assess, and report department evaluation and outcomes data to provide the team with analytical perspective for developing resolutions to strengthen program and increase effectiveness.
• Conducts various needs assessments to determine organization and/or business needs; delivers specific organizational goals and assesses effectiveness of program to broaden and enhance associated services.
• Supports implementation and management of systems and associated processes.
• Routinely draws upon historic context to independently make strategic decisions, including identifying stakeholders and conducting fact finding prior to escalation to leadership.
• Provides leadership to individuals or teams charged with the responsibility of accomplishing a variety of goals or tasks and serves as a facilitator for process improvement to meet business needs.
• Assembles project teams, scheduling, reviewing, and monitoring project work to ensure that progress is within expected guidelines and completed on time and within budget.
• Identifies resource requirements, meets training needs, defines project deliverables, provides customer satisfaction and reporting structures; ensures quality of projects.
• Creates and maintains comprehensive project documentation.
• Completes required Dallas College Professional Development training hours per academic year.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Incumbents may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Position requires regular and predictable attendance.

About Us

Since 1965, Dallas College, formerly Dallas County Community College District, has served more than three (3) million students. Comprising seven campuses located around the Dallas/Fort Worth area, we are one of the largest community college systems in the state of Texas. We strive to be a leader in the community college space, placing students at the center of everything we do.

Dallas College is committed to cultivating an environment of opportunity and belonging for all students and employees. We recognize that the Dallas College workforce, and the diverse talent that stems from it, is directly linked to our success. We are part of an equal opportunity system that provides education and employment opportunities without discrimination on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, veteran status, pregnancy or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, Dallas College will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

Applications Deadline

October 27, 2026