Lead, Academic Development and Innovation

UCSF•San Francisco, CA

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About The Position

The Lead, Academic Development and Innovation provides strategic leadership and operational direction for a growing portfolio of academic, professional, and continuing education programs within the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics. The position has primary responsibility for managing, strengthening, and expanding the Department’s Implementation Sciences Certificate Program while leading the planning and development of new short courses, micro-credentials, certificate programs, and other flexible educational offerings that advance departmental and institutional priorities. Working with a high degree of independence, the Lead directs the administrative, financial, operational, and programmatic activities required to deliver high-quality implementation science education. The position develops and executes strategies to increase program visibility, enrollment, learner diversity, financial sustainability, and educational impact. Responsibilities include annual program planning, budget and revenue management, enrollment forecasting, course scheduling, faculty coordination, learner recruitment and support, communications, program evaluation, and continuous improvement. The Lead monitors program performance and uses enrollment, financial, learner experience, and workforce data to recommend changes to curriculum delivery, program structure, pricing, marketing, and operations. Independently oversees a moderately sized academic or research program and represents the program to outside organizations. Oversees all administrative operations, finance, human resources and facilities for program. Designs and develops major program components, and administers the full range of the program's operational requirements. Works with faculty on formulating short-term planning and procedures. Develops and organizes conferences and other public forums. Works under direction of Principal Investigator to establish center agenda, funding, objectives.

Requirements

Terminal degree in a related area (PhD, JD, MD, etc.) and / or equivalent experience / training require
Academic background and experience in selected area of research
Minimum 5 years of experience independently administering or leading a complex academic, professional education, research, or comparable program, including responsibility for multiple program functions.
Minimum 3 years of experience independently administering or leading a complex academic, professional education, research, or comparable program, including responsibility for multiple program functions.
Minimum 3 years of experience with program budgeting, financial analysis, revenue forecasting, enrollment forecasting, pricing analysis, or financial performance monitoring.
Advanced knowledge of administrative, budgetary, human resources and financial principles and practices.
Demonstrated experience of advanced oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Minimum MS/MS Degree in related field (basic or social science, higher education administration)
Advanced ability to think creatively and independently on concepts requiring advanced analytical skills.
Advanced interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse groups to achieve results.
Advanced ability to cultivate relationships and work collaboratively with internal and external peers and managers.
Experience preparing written analyses, business cases, proposals, reports, or recommendations for organizational leadership or other decision-makers.
Experience developing business cases, financial models, or sustainability plans for new educational programs, services, or revenue-generating initiatives.

Responsibilities

Provides strategic leadership and operational direction for a comprehensive portfolio of academic and professional education programs, including implementation science certificate programs, short courses, micro-credentials, executive education, and future educational initiatives in emerging disciplines. Directs all administrative, operational, learner support, technology, communications, and programmatic activities. Establishes strategic priorities, operational policies, performance metrics, and continuous improvement processes while ensuring high-quality educational experiences and alignment with departmental and institutional goals.
Leads the development of financially sustainable educational initiatives by conducting market analyses, workforce assessments, environmental scans, and competitive analyses to identify new educational opportunities. Develops business cases for new short courses, certificate programs, and micro-credentials designed to expand learner audiences and generate revenue. Identifies partnership opportunities with internal and external organizations and develops Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) and collaborative agreements that support program growth and long-term sustainability.
Directs financial planning for the educational portfolio, including budget development, revenue forecasting, pricing strategies, enrollment projections, financial performance monitoring, and sustainability analyses. Monitors program expenditures, evaluates financial performance, develops recommendations regarding investments and resource allocation, and collaborates with departmental finance staff to ensure sound fiscal stewardship of educational programs.
Develops comprehensive learner assessment and program evaluation strategies using appropriate educational methodologies for diverse educational formats and learner populations. Designs assessment plans, evaluates learner outcomes, measures program effectiveness, analyzes operational and enrollment data, and recommends improvements to curricula, learner support services, operational processes, policies, technologies, and program delivery models. Develops the infrastructure needed to evaluate both existing and newly developed educational programs.
Represents the Department's educational portfolio on departmental, campus, and external committees. Participates in strategic planning initiatives related to workforce development, continuing education, educational innovation, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Provides leadership in identifying future educational priorities and expanding educational opportunities across the Department.
Oversees administrative resources supporting the educational portfolio, including financial resources, instructor contracts, consultants, vendors, and operational support services. Coordinates staffing needs for educational programs, develops operational workflows, and ensures appropriate allocation of personnel and financial resources to support current and future educational initiatives.
Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with faculty, UCSF schools and departments, healthcare organizations, government agencies, industry partners, professional societies, and community organizations. Leads cross-functional initiatives supporting the development of new educational programs and learner audiences. Coordinates collaborative educational initiatives and develops MOUs and partnership agreements that establish shared goals, responsibilities, governance structures, and operational expectations.
Supports faculty in the dissemination of implementation science and educational innovation through conferences, workshops, publications, and professional meetings. Collaborates with the Department Outreach Officer to develop marketing, communications, and enrollment strategies for the educational portfolio. Represents the Department at professional meetings and educational forums, promotes departmental educational initiatives, and supports the visibility and reputation of the Department's expanding academic and professional education enterprise.