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Director-Instructional Design & Development OperationsExcelsior College • Richmond, Virginia, United States
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Director-Instructional Design & Development Operations

Excelsior College
  • US
    Richmond, Virginia, United States
  • US
    Richmond, Virginia, United States
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Director-Instructional Design & Development Operations The Director of Instructional Design and Development (IDD) Operations provides operational oversight for the IDD unit at Excelsior University. In addition, the Director will work closely with the Director of Creative Learning and Media Services, the Director of Academic Technology, the Senior Director of IDD, and the Executive Director of IDD, to support resource planning, program and course design priorities, and strategic initiatives. The Director of IDD Operations will work closely with the Colleges to plan for and execute Academic Affairs initiatives, course development priorities, special projects, and maintenance efforts.
Duties and Responsibilities
Lead planning, coordination, and execution of IDD’s operational components of special projects and university strategic initiatives.
Serve as the primary operations liaison between IDD and university partners to identify, prioritize, and coordinate base‑business course development work.
Manage the intake, prioritization, and visibility of IDD base‑business work in collaboration with IDD leadership, partners across Academic Affairs, and other university functions.
Oversee IDD’s operational systems and business processes, including project management tools, contract workflows, budget tracking, and related documentation.
Support IDD’s operational framework, including workflows, project types, products, role clarity, and decision‑making responsibilities.
Develop and maintain project plans, milestones, timelines, and risk mitigation strategies for complex and concurrent initiatives.
Monitor project and initiative progress to support alignment with scope, timelines, budget expectations, and institutional requirements.
Lead communication and coordination among stakeholders to ensure work is clearly defined, well documented, and understood across project teams and partners.
Build and maintain strong working relationships with IDD, stakeholders, Academic Affairs operations leaders, university project managers, vendors, and other cross‑functional partners to advance work with diplomacy and influence.
Represent the IDD operations function in collaboration with peer operations leaders in Academic Affairs and across the university.
Identify operational challenges, recommend solutions, and drive continuous improvement across IDD systems, processes, and ways of working.
Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Master’s degree in management, education, or a related field, with at least 8 years of project management experience, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Demonstrated success managing multiple projects simultaneously.
Demonstrated leadership and project management skills that drive desired outcomes within an organization.
Demonstrated ability to lead operational work and advance cross‑functional initiatives.
Experience managing multiple complex projects concurrently.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365.
Extensive experience with project management tools and systems.
Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
Ability to work collaboratively and manage projects involving diverse stakeholders, both locally and remotely.
Strong relationship‑building, communication, and coordination skills.
Ability to independently manage multiple complex projects with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency.
Commitment to producing high‑quality work.
Strong critical thinking, innovation, and problem‑solving skills.
Familiarity with program and course development processes.
Relevant professional experience in higher education.
Experience managing technology‑enabled projects or operational systems.
Preferred Qualifications
PMP or similar training
The hiring salary range for this position is $85,000.00 - $95,000.00. The hiring salary range above represents the University's good faith estimate at the time of posting.
Application Information If you have problems with online submission, please call 518-608-8238.
Excelsior University offers competitive compensation and a generous benefits package that includes paid time off, retirement, and excellent health insurance. Interested candidates should submit a letter of application, resume, and the names of three professional references. Please submit requested information by clicking the Apply Now button on this page.
AA/EOE/ADA Excelsior University is an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected characteristic.
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  • Richmond, Virginia, United States

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