Strategic Lead, Academic Innovation & Student Success

Seminole State College of Florida; Sanford (FL); On-site; USD 57,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Generous paid time off

Health and life insurance

Wellness incentives

FRS retirement benefits

Professional development opportunities

Free on-campus parking

Job summary

Seminole State College of Florida is seeking an Associate Director, Academic Innovation and Strategy to shape teaching, learning, and student success.

This role leads initiatives to strengthen academic programs, support faculty innovation, and align opportunities with evolving workforce and community needs. The ideal candidate turns ideas into action using data, research, and trends to improve the student experience and advance strategic priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally or nationally accredited institution.
• Four years of full-time experience in an educational setting, instructional technology, curriculum development, or related field.
• Two years of leadership experience focused on academic innovation or strategy.
• Experience using PeopleSoft Academic systems (preferred: scheduling, room management, course catalog, or faculty workload modules).

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies that advance academic innovation, teaching and learning, and student success.
• Identify emerging trends in higher education, technology, workforce needs, and instructional practices.
• Support development and enhancement of academic programs through market research, feasibility studies, program review, and accreditation.
• Collaborate with academic leaders, faculty, instructional design, IT, and external partners to advance innovative academic initiatives.
• Lead and support faculty development opportunities, including workshops and training.
• Coordinate grant and external funding opportunities with academic leadership and Grants Office.
• Support strategic enrollment initiatives and data-informed decision-making.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Seminole State College of Florida is seeking an Associate Director, Academic Innovation and Strategy to shape teaching, learning, and student success.

This role leads initiatives to strengthen academic programs, support faculty innovation, and align opportunities with evolving workforce and community needs. The ideal candidate turns ideas into action using data, research, and trends to improve the student experience and advance strategic priorities.