Assistant Director of Strategic Implementation

Sarah Lawrence College

Houston, Tx

ID: 7257499 (Ref.No. S00377P)
Posted: June 25, 2024

Job Description

Job Description
Sarah Lawrence College is seeking someone who is excited to support the launch of new innovative programs through leading the introduction of a new platform and helping project manage new offerings in a group that is transforming the College’s business model: New Educational Ventures.
Essential Duties Summary
Job Responsibilities
Work with the Director of Strategic Implementation to support New Educational Ventures projects.

  • Support teams with the launch of a new course creation and registration technology platform: Thinkific Plus Course 
    • Help develop and maintain program website pages
    • Establish and manage platform integrations, as needed
    • Participate in beta testing of the sites ahead of launch 
    • Update content and templates, as needed
    • Support staff and instructors during the launch and as questions arise by email or phone, as needed
    • Provide regular assessment of how systems are working for the needs of the College’s new initiatives and make recommendations as necessary for adjustments or optimization
    • Manage data reports from systems in a way that data is validated, trends are identified and readily available to key stakeholders
    • Coordinate with Finance and Program offices on all financial reconciliation from systems


  • Project Management & cross-functional implementation support
    • Understand and prioritize customer requirements and priorities
    • Lead team to implementation
    • Effectively identify and escalate issues as necessary for timely resolution 
    • Track progress against deadlines
    • Aid with change management
    • Communicate progress, challenges and next steps to leadership

  • Special Projects
    • Assist in special projects as they arise (e.g., grant writing, research)
Required Qualifications
Requirements
  • Undergraduate degree (BA) 
  • Experience in designing, programming and managing IT platforms, preferred
  • Experience in content management with online learning platforms, preferred
  • Project Management experience, preferred
  • Strong analytical, problem solving skills and attention to detail
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization and perform in a broad range of environments including academic and business
  • Experience building and managing multiple projects simultaneously 
  • Comfort with ambiguous, ever-changing situations
  • Mastery of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project Management Software


Salary
$65,000 - $75,000
Position Type
Full Time
Open Until Filled
Yes
Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. What is the highest level of education attained?
    • GED
    • High School Diploma
    • Associates Degree
    • Bachelors Degree
    • Masters Degree
    • PHD
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
  1. CV/Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents


Sarah Lawrence College is committed to sustaining a diverse and inclusive learning, working, and living community. This requires students, faculty, administration, and staff who reflect the diversity of our society; that people from different backgrounds and with different views be prepared to treat one another with mutual respect and honest curiosity so that they can engage and learn from one another; and that diversity infuse all aspects of the life and mission of the College. These conditions enable a genuine liberal arts education, in which the presence of people with different experiences and ideas, engaged in critical dialogue, overcomes ignorance and builds trust and knowledge.
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