Director, Academic Planning, Student Learning Assessment, Educational Innovation

Universities of Wisconsin

. Analyze the academic array to support systemwide program planning and identify gaps .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeMadison • Wisconsin • United StatesEntry Level💰 $85,000 - $105,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in academic program planning, assessment practices, and policy development within higher education. Proven ability to lead strategic initiatives, facilitate professional development, and foster effective relationships with diverse stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Terminal Degree5 Years Experience In Higher EducationExtensive Writing And Editing ExperienceKnowledge Of Assessment PracticesExperience In Professional Development Facilitation

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Hard Skills

Academic Program PlanningData-Informed Decision-MakingCurricular DevelopmentPolicy DevelopmentStudent Learning AssessmentProject ManagementAnalytical SkillsTraining FacilitationWorkflow SupervisionInterpersonal Relationship Management

Soft Skills

DiplomacyDiscretionSound JudgmentOrganizational SkillsEffective Communication

Industry Keywords

Higher EducationAccreditationOnline LearningWorkforce DevelopmentHigh Impact PracticesUW System PoliciesStudent Assessment InitiativesTeaching ImprovementCredit For Prior LearningStakeholder Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze the academic array to support systemwide program planning and identify gaps
Collaborate with UW System and university units to develop and evaluate academic program policies
Facilitate the development, analysis, and approval of new academic programs
Advise institutions on accreditation, online learning, and flexible and innovative degree approaches
Update policies and procedures related to program planning, review, and array management
Support and coordinate university student assessment initiatives
Lead strategic teams on curricular and student assessment aspects of strategic projects
Deliver professional development and resources related to teaching, learning, program assessment, learning outcomes, and credit for prior learning
Author policy and analysis papers
Support monitoring, interpretation, and adoption of HLC, federal, state, Regent, and UW System policies
Plan, oversee, and implement strategies advancing academic planning and educational innovation
Provide project and people management and supervise workflow, assignments, performance, and hours
Serve as liaison to campus and stakeholder groups
Collaborate on workforce development projects including Workforce Pell
Support High Impact Practices related to job placements and internships
Develop and engage in learning, teaching improvement, and instructional strategy initiatives across the 13 Universities of Wisconsin
Represent the AVP at meetings and with constituents
Carry out special projects and other assigned responsibilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Terminal degree from an accredited institution
5 years of experience in a higher education environment
Experience in an institution of higher education setting as a faculty or teaching academic staff member
Extensive writing and editing experience
Experience planning and facilitating training and professional development for instructional or academic staff
Proven ability to establish, foster, and maintain effective interpersonal relationships with diverse stakeholders
Ability to exercise diplomacy, discretion, and sound judgment when addressing sensitive, confidential, or complex situations
Experience using analytical skills to assess information, identify solutions, and support data-informed decision-making
Demonstrated experience organizing and prioritizing workload to manage multiple responsibilities and achieve organizational goals
Knowledge of assessment and student learning assessment practices
Eligibility to work in the United States without employer sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Excellent benefits package
Health and retirement contributions information provided
Option to work two days per week off-site/remote
Criminal background check and reference check process