Enablement Strategist II, Innovation

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Town of Amherst (NY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking an Enablement Strategist II in Innovation to translate strategic initiatives into executable programs and services.

You will partner with campus stakeholders, Innovation Engineers, and IT teams to move ideas from concept to operational reality. This campus-based, hybrid role requires strong program leadership, hands-on technical comfort, and the ability to design training, coordinate delivery, and ensure adoption of innovative solutions across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 3 years of experience or master's degree with 1 year of experience with information systems, instructional design, educational technology, or related field; Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Demonstrated experience planning and leading trainings, workshops, or enablement sessions with successful learning outcomes
• High level of comfort working with technology, including modern digital tools and platforms
• Strong interpersonal skills, including patience, adaptability, and the ability to support learners with varying levels of technical confidence
• Demonstrated advanced technical proficiency; proven ability to independently design and implement technical solutions
• Strong communication skills with ability to patiently and clearly explain technical concepts to diverse audiences including non-technical stakeholders
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without visa sponsorship.
• This is a campus-based position with the possibility of hybrid work.

Responsibilities

• Lead the tactical implementation of Innovation initiatives by translating strategic vision into actionable plans, deliverables, and execution roadmaps
• Partner with campus stakeholders to understand needs, decompose complex problems, and define clear requirements and success criteria
• Coordinate closely with Innovation Engineers and technical teams to support solution development, provide feedback, and ensure alignment with stakeholder expectations
• Design, configure, and deploy innovative solutions using no-code and low-code platforms (e.g., workflow automation tools, AI-assisted configuration, and configurable SaaS capabilities) to rapidly address campus needs without traditional software development
• Evaluate use cases for “clicks-not-code” approaches, determine feasibility and limitations, and guide stakeholders toward appropriate solution patterns. Partner with Innovation Engineers to identify when no-code/low-code solutions are sufficient versus when custom development is required. Promote responsible, secure, and scalable use of no-code tools in alignment with enterprise standards and AI governance principles.
• Develop training materials and lead hands-on workshops and effective, multimodal training sessions to enable campus partners to confidently use new services and solutions
• Manage program and project-level activities including planning, documentation, stakeholder communication, and delivery tracking
• Support adoption and sustainability through documentation, training coordination, and transition planning
• Serve as a trusted point of contact for customers throughout the lifecycle of Innovation initiatives, from project initiation through delivery and support

Skills

Training delivery

Communication

Technical proficiency

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree with 3 years of experience

Master's degree with 1 year of experience

Job description

Enablement Strategist II, Innovation

Position Information

Position Title: Enablement Strategist II, Innovation

Department: Innovation

Posting Link: https://apptrkr.com/9740465 https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/63644

Job Type: Full-Time

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary

The Enablement Strategist II serves as a senior delivery and enablement professional within the Innovation Unit, translating strategic innovation initiatives into executable programs, projects, and services. This role partners closely with campus stakeholders, Innovation Engineers, and cross-functional IT teams to break down complex problems, define implementation plans, coordinate delivery activities, and ensure successful adoption of innovative solutions. Operating as a bridge between vision and execution, the Enablement Strategist II focuses on tactical implementation, stakeholder engagement, documentation, and delivery coordination, ensuring that Innovation initiatives are well-scoped, effectively communicated, and sustainably supported once deployed. This position requires strong program and project leadership, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work hands-on with customers and technical teams to move ideas from concept to operational reality.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the tactical implementation of Innovation initiatives bytranslating strategic vision into actionable plans, deliverables,and execution roadmaps
• Partner with campus stakeholders to understand needs, decomposecomplex problems, and define clear requirements and successcriteria
• Coordinate closely with Innovation Engineers and technicalteams to support solution development, provide feedback, and ensurealignment with stakeholder expectations
• Design, configure, and deploy innovative solutions usingno-code and low-code platforms (e.g., workflow automation tools,AI-assisted configuration, and configurable SaaS capabilities) torapidly address campus needs without traditional softwaredevelopment
• Evaluate use cases for “clicks-not-code” approaches, determinefeasibility and limitations, and guide stakeholders towardappropriate solution patterns. Partner with Innovation Engineers toidentify when no-code/low-code solutions are sufficient versus whencustom development is required. Promote responsible, secure, andscalable use of no-code tools in alignment with enterprisestandards and AI governance principles.
• Develop training materials and lead hands-on workshops andeffective, multimodal training sessions to enable campus partnersto confidently use new services and solutions
• Manage program and project-level activities including planning,documentation, stakeholder communication, and deliverytracking
• Support adoption and sustainability through documentation,training coordination, and transition planning
• Serve as a trusted point of contact for customers throughoutthe lifecycle of Innovation initiatives, from project initiationthrough delivery and support

Additional Information

It is a great time to join UBIT! Our staff are highly skilled and motivated to succeed and have cutting-edge training and technical resources at their disposal. For more information about UBIT visit our website. All the duties and responsibilities listed above continue to occur in a 24×7 environment, therefore, working extended hours, holidays, or varied hours may be required.

Learn More

• Our benefits, where we prioritize your well-beingand success to enhance every aspect of your life
• Being part of the University at Buffalo community

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equalopportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomesall to apply including veterans and individuals withdisabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 3 years of experience or master's degreewith 1 year of experience with information systems, instructionaldesign, educational technology, or related field; Equivalentcombination of education and experience may be considered.
• Demonstrated experience planning and leading trainings,workshops, or enablement sessions with successful learningoutcomes
• High level of comfort working with technology, including moderndigital tools and platforms
• Strong interpersonal skills, including patience, adaptability,and the ability to support learners with varying levels oftechnical confidence
• Demonstrated advanced technical proficiency; proven ability to independently design and implement technical solutions
• Strong communication skills with ability to patiently andclearly explain technical concepts to diverse audiences includingnon-technical stakeholders
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without visa sponsorship.
• This is a campus-based position with the possibility of hybridwork.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree
• 6+ years of experience in a higher education or complexorganizational environment
• Advanced familiarity with AI concepts and applicationsstrongly preferred
• Experience with a multitude of software applications anddemonstrated ability to quickly learn and adopt newtechnologies
• Experience serving as technical lead on significant projects orinitiatives
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolvesoftware-related technology-related issues in real time or throughguided support

Physical Demands

N/A

Salary Range

$85,000 - $95,000

Special Instructions Summary

Is a background check required for this posting?

No

Contact Information

Contact's Name: Kevin Eye

Contact's Pronouns:

Contact's Title: Director, Innovation

Contact's Email: [e-mail]

Contact's Phone: [phone]

Posting Dates

Posted: 07/29/2026

Deadline for Applicants:

Date to be filled: 09/10/2026

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