Mission-Driven Program Director, Academic Innovation

Indiana Wesleyan University Nursing; Marion (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana Wesleyan University is seeking a Program Director of VIA Journeys within the AMSI unit to launch pilots, platforms, and participant experiences. This role focuses on turning strategy into executable plans, leading cross-functional teams, and ensuring data-informed learning and growth.

The Director will coordinate with internal teams and external partners, oversee pilots, track metrics, and maintain alignment with IWU's mission and faith commitments, while driving scalable, high-impact

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher preferred.
• 10+ years leading programs, products, platforms, or strategic initiatives from concept to execution.
• Experience managing diverse stakeholders and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end launch of VIA Journeys, including pilots and participant experiences.
• Translate strategy into executable plans, timelines, milestones and deliverables.
• Coordinate pilot partners, churches, advisors, and ministry leaders.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Technical fluency

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic alignment with mission

Team leadership/supervision

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Indiana Wesleyan University is seeking a Program Director of VIA Journeys within the AMSI unit to launch pilots, platforms, and participant experiences. This role focuses on turning strategy into executable plans, leading cross-functional teams, and ensuring data-informed learning and growth.

The Director will coordinate with internal teams and external partners, oversee pilots, track metrics, and maintain alignment with IWU's mission and faith commitments, while driving scalable, high-impact