Strategic Leader for Academic & Technical Education

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 170,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Utah seeks a Sr. Assistant Commissioner for Academic & Technical Education to provide strategic leadership and serve as a senior advisor to the Associate Commissioner for Academic and Technical Education.

The role drives statewide initiatives to enhance collaboration, instructional quality, and long-term planning across the Utah System of Higher Education. Working with provosts, deans, and faculty leaders, this position identifies opportunities, develops strategies, and aligns

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent required.
• 12 years' professional experience in a related field.
• Progressive leadership experience in higher education administration.
• Experience building collaborative relationships across multiple institutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead statewide efforts to strengthen horizontal alignment across USHE institutions via curricular alignment and transfer pathways.
• Conduct strategic reviews of academic and technical programs for quality and workforce relevance.
• Identify opportunities for collaboration and program innovation across institutions.
• Analyze trends in higher education, workforce needs, and technology to inform statewide planning.
• Develop strategic recommendations on program priorities for the Associate Commissioner and Utah Board of Higher Education.
• Support implementation of board priorities related to collaboration, learner mobility, and program excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Executive competency

Emotional intelligence

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Problem solving

Autonomy

Collaboration

Resilience

Adaptability

Education

Master's degree or equivalent

Job description

The University of Utah seeks a Sr. Assistant Commissioner for Academic & Technical Education to provide strategic leadership and serve as a senior advisor to the Associate Commissioner for Academic and Technical Education.

The role drives statewide initiatives to enhance collaboration, instructional quality, and long-term planning across the Utah System of Higher Education. Working with provosts, deans, and faculty leaders, this position identifies opportunities, develops strategies, and aligns