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Director of Strategy, Academic Initiatives

Chicago, IL, USFull-time2026-10-29 → 2026-11-11
Based in United States

Core

Strategic leadership and administration of the Master of Arts in Economics (MAE) program and expansion of academic initiatives in economics, policy, and data science.

Role type

Director of Strategy, Academic Initiatives

Builds

MAE Program, new academic/professional credentials, international programs, and student placement pipelines.

Domain

Higher Education / Economics / Public Policy

Deliverable

product features

Required skills

Strategic planning, program design, stakeholder management, budget management, international partnership development, admissions strategy, risk mitigation, financial forecasting.

Preferred skills

Project management, system tracking, cross-department collaboration, new program creation.

Technologies

N/A

Responsibilities

Develop strategic management plans for program expansion; propose strategies for new academic and international programs; oversee administrative teams and recruitment events; manage program budgets and financial reporting; establish partnerships for student placement; represent initiatives in external forums.

Seniority

Director, strategic leadership