Innovation & Program Strategy Lead: AI & Instructional Design

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) seeks an Associate Dean for Innovation and Program Development to provide senior‑level leadership for AI/Instructional Media, Instructional Design, and Program Development. You will translate school priorities into coordinated strategies, manage budgets, and oversee 9 FTEs across three functions.

The role emphasizes strategy development (40%) and strategic implementation (60%), with heavy cross‑functional collaboration and governance alignment under

Qualifications

• Significant progressively responsible management experience in higher education or similar complex organization.
• Experience with budget and resource management, priorities, staffing, and allocation decisions.
• Experience in a major research university or comparable shared-governance environment with faculty governance processes.
• Proven ability to develop or implement new academic or non-degree programs and cross-campus partnerships.
• External leadership in graduate management education, accreditation, or related networks.
• Ability to lead multiple specialized functions with senior professionals in a complex setting.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Budget management

Higher education governance

Program development

Stakeholder engagement

Cross-functional leadership

Governance & approvals

Analytical & financial judgment

Negotiation & change management

Partnership development

Education

Advanced degree or equivalent senior-level experience

Bachelor's degree in related area

Job description

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) seeks an Associate Dean for Innovation and Program Development to provide senior‑level leadership for AI/Instructional Media, Instructional Design, and Program Development. You will translate school priorities into coordinated strategies, manage budgets, and oversee 9 FTEs across three functions.

The role emphasizes strategy development (40%) and strategic implementation (60%), with heavy cross‑functional collaboration and governance alignment under