Head of Academic Innovation & Education Programs

University of California - San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) seeks a Lead for Academic Development and Innovation to provide strategic leadership and operational direction for a growing portfolio of academic and professional education programs, including implementation science certificates and short courses.

The role involves budgeting, enrollment forecasting, faculty coordination, learner recruitment and support, and program evaluation to advance departmental and institutional priorities with a focus on

Qualifications

• Terminal degree in a related area (PhD, JD, MD, etc.) and/or equivalent experience.
• Academic background and experience in the selected area of research.
• Minimum 5 years of experience independently administering or leading a complex academic, professional education, research, or comparable program.
• Minimum 3 years of experience with program budgeting, financial analysis, revenue forecasting, enrollment forecasting, pricing analysis, or financial performance monitoring.
• Advanced knowledge of administrative, budgetary, human resources and financial principles and practices.
• Demonstrated experience of advanced oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Directs strategic leadership and operational direction for a comprehensive portfolio of academic and professional education programs.
• Leads development of financially sustainable educational initiatives and new offerings to expand learner audiences and revenue.
• Oversees financial planning, budgeting, revenue forecasting, and pricing strategies for the educational portfolio.
• Develops learner assessment and program evaluation strategies to measure effectiveness and inform improvements.
• Represents the Department on committees and leads collaborative educational initiatives with internal and external partners.
• Oversees administrative resources including HR, contracts, vendors, and operational support for programs.

Skills

Oral & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Relationship-building

Analytical thinking

Creative thinking

Education

Terminal degree (PhD, JD, MD or equivalent)

MS/MS degree in related field

Job description

University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) seeks a Lead for Academic Development and Innovation to provide strategic leadership and operational direction for a growing portfolio of academic and professional education programs, including implementation science certificates and short courses.

The role involves budgeting, enrollment forecasting, faculty coordination, learner recruitment and support, and program evaluation to advance departmental and institutional priorities with a focus on