Assistant Director of Strategy Implementation and Operations (Program Management
Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, United States
INDIANA INSTITUTE ON DISABILIT (UA-IIDC-IUBLA)
The Indiana Institute on Disability and Community (IIDC) is Indiana University's University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD). IIDC advances fair policies, practices, and systems through research, training, technical assistance, and community engagement. The Institute operates through multiple centers and statewide initiatives serving individuals with disabilities, families, professionals, and communities. IIDC partners with state agencies, schools, community organizations, and national networks. The Institute is committed to translating evidence, strategy, and policy into measurable public impact.
The Assistant Director of Strategy Implementation and Operations provides institute-wide leadership for translating strategy into action at the Indiana Institute on Disability and Community.
Department-Specific Responsibilities
Reports to the Director.
Serves as the primary strategy-to-execution integrator, ensuring that Director-approved priorities, leadership team focus, and institute-wide work are aligned, sequenced, and implemented in a coherent and sustainable manner.
Leads implementation of the IIDC strategic plan, oversees execution of strategic initiatives, and provides operational and administrative oversight across a complex, multi-center organization.
Leads implementation of the IIDC strategic plan as an ongoing operating framework.
Coordinates and executes Director-approved strategic initiatives.
Facilitates leadership team meetings to ensure focus on execution and follow-through.
Provides oversight of institute administrative and personnel support functions through a designated lead.
Supports cross-center coordination while respecting center-level authority.
General Responsibilities
Implements the organization's strategic vision and direction by developing, initiating, and/or supporting new programs and services, creating annual work plans, and operating within a board-approved balanced budget.
Ensures the maintenance of effective office management, financial management, record-keeping, and equipment and software.
Plans, directs and implements programs or events, including developing branding strategy and targeting audiences for these events.
Oversees or represents the program in communications to program participants, supporting institutions, collaborators in other units, community partners, vendors and the public.
Troubleshoots and resolves issues and programs.
Provides mechanisms, training, and advice on a variety of issues such as budget management software and advanced strategies for timely spending of grant funds.
Oversees research and academic activities budgets for programs. Identifies funding requirements and funding sources to ensure adequate resources to sustain program goals.
Leads grant writing.
Evaluates the performance of lower-level staff, recommends development and performance plans, promotions and disciplinary action and is accountable for consistent administration of university policies.
Keeps with best practices to create and implement policies and procedures that deliver a quality program experience.
Education Required
Bachelor's degree.
Preferred
Terminal degree in a related field.
Work Experience Required
5 years in related field.
Preferred
Experience in higher education or similarly complex institutional environments.
Experience leading strategic plan implementation.
Experience executing cross-functional or cross-unit initiatives.
Skills Required
Proficient communication skills.
Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills.
Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.
Highly thorough and dependable.
Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure.
Possesses a high degree of initiative.
Ability to influence internal and/or external constituents.
Preferred
Ability to lead through influence rather than direct authority.
Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information.
This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Bloomington, Indiana
$70,000.00 - $85,000.00 annually
Benefits
Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
Health savings account with generous IU contributions
Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
Basic group life insurance paid by IU
Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
Generous paid time off plans
Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Career Level: Advanced
FLSA: Exempt
Job Function: General Administration
Job Family: Program Management
Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at iups@iu.edu or by visiting IUPD.
Request Support Telephone: 812-856-1234
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The Indiana Institute on Disability and Community (IIDC) is Indiana University's University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD). IIDC advances fair policies, practices, and systems through research, training, technical assistance, and community engagement. The Institute operates through multiple centers and statewide initiatives serving individuals with disabilities, families, professionals, and communities. IIDC partners with state agencies, schools, community organizations, and national networks. The Institute is committed to translating evidence, strategy, and policy into measurable public impact.
The Assistant Director of Strategy Implementation and Operations provides institute-wide leadership for translating strategy into action at the Indiana Institute on Disability and Community.
Department-Specific Responsibilities
Reports to the Director.
Serves as the primary strategy-to-execution integrator, ensuring that Director-approved priorities, leadership team focus, and institute-wide work are aligned, sequenced, and implemented in a coherent and sustainable manner.
Leads implementation of the IIDC strategic plan, oversees execution of strategic initiatives, and provides operational and administrative oversight across a complex, multi-center organization.
Leads implementation of the IIDC strategic plan as an ongoing operating framework.
Coordinates and executes Director-approved strategic initiatives.
Facilitates leadership team meetings to ensure focus on execution and follow-through.
Provides oversight of institute administrative and personnel support functions through a designated lead.
Supports cross-center coordination while respecting center-level authority.
General Responsibilities
Implements the organization's strategic vision and direction by developing, initiating, and/or supporting new programs and services, creating annual work plans, and operating within a board-approved balanced budget.
Ensures the maintenance of effective office management, financial management, record-keeping, and equipment and software.
Plans, directs and implements programs or events, including developing branding strategy and targeting audiences for these events.
Oversees or represents the program in communications to program participants, supporting institutions, collaborators in other units, community partners, vendors and the public.
Troubleshoots and resolves issues and programs.
Provides mechanisms, training, and advice on a variety of issues such as budget management software and advanced strategies for timely spending of grant funds.
Oversees research and academic activities budgets for programs. Identifies funding requirements and funding sources to ensure adequate resources to sustain program goals.
Leads grant writing.
Evaluates the performance of lower-level staff, recommends development and performance plans, promotions and disciplinary action and is accountable for consistent administration of university policies.
Keeps with best practices to create and implement policies and procedures that deliver a quality program experience.
Education Required
Bachelor's degree.
Preferred
Terminal degree in a related field.
Work Experience Required
5 years in related field.
Preferred
Experience in higher education or similarly complex institutional environments.
Experience leading strategic plan implementation.
Experience executing cross-functional or cross-unit initiatives.
Skills Required
Proficient communication skills.
Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills.
Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.
Highly thorough and dependable.
Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure.
Possesses a high degree of initiative.
Ability to influence internal and/or external constituents.
Preferred
Ability to lead through influence rather than direct authority.
Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information.
This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Bloomington, Indiana
$70,000.00 - $85,000.00 annually
Benefits
Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
Health savings account with generous IU contributions
Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
Basic group life insurance paid by IU
Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
Generous paid time off plans
Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Career Level: Advanced
FLSA: Exempt
Job Function: General Administration
Job Family: Program Management
Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at iups@iu.edu or by visiting IUPD.
Request Support Telephone: 812-856-1234
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