Head of Academic Programs & Innovation

UC Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement plans

Employee discounts

Job summary

UC Irvine is seeking a Director of Academic Programs & Program Innovation to oversee academic programs, professional development, and staff management within the Division of Continuing Education. You will ensure learner-centered design, industry alignment, and governance involvement while guiding multiple program teams.

You will collaborate with associations, accrediting bodies and campus partners to develop certificate and non-degree programs, supervise program managers, and drive strategic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related area or equivalent experience/training.
• Minimum 5 years in public/technical education program development.
• Program management experience in higher education with supervisory responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee public education professionals, academic programs and day-to-day operations.
• Align programs to industry needs; ensure quality standards and governance participation.
• Lead program development, course delivery, and assessment across teams.
• Foster internal/external partnerships and provide coaching to staff.

Skills

Relationship management

Communication skills

Leadership

Needs assessment

Budget & project mgmt

Curriculum design

Online pedagogy

Microsoft Office

Canvas LMS

SIS

Change management

Market research

Grant writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in related area

Master's degree preferred

Tools

LMS Canvas

SIS

Educational learning tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

UC Irvine is seeking a Director of Academic Programs & Program Innovation to oversee academic programs, professional development, and staff management within the Division of Continuing Education. You will ensure learner-centered design, industry alignment, and governance involvement while guiding multiple program teams.

You will collaborate with associations, accrediting bodies and campus partners to develop certificate and non-degree programs, supervise program managers, and drive strategic