University of Delaware
Associate Director, Change Management
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Hybrid - Newark, DE
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Full-Time
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TBD
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Human Resources
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January 29th, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
The University of Delaware is hiring an Associate Director of Change Management. This role leads strategic change initiatives, coaches leaders through transitions, and drives organizational resilience by designing and implementing change strategies and fostering a culture of adaptability.
Highlights
- Lead design and execution of change management strategies for institutional initiatives including reorganizations and strategic shifts
- Conduct stakeholder analysis, readiness assessments, and impact evaluations
- Develop and implement communication and engagement plans to ensure change adoption
- Provide coaching to leaders and teams to manage resistance and build change capability
- Support leadership development programs with a focus on change leadership and coaching skills
- Requires bachelor’s degree in related field with seven years of relevant experience; master’s degree preferred
- Prefer certification in change management (e.g., Prosci, Kotter) and coaching (e.g., ICF, Gallup, Hogan)
- Strong facilitation, coaching, consulting, project management, and communication skills required
- Experience in higher education environment preferred
- Collaborate across all organizational levels and translate data insights into actionable strategies
Associate Director, Change Management Full Description
PAY GRADE: 32E
CONTEXT OF THE JOB:
Under the limited direction of the Director, the Associate Director of Change Management plays a strategic role in enabling institutional transformation and building organizational resilience. This position leads efforts to support leaders and teams through change, with a strong emphasis on coaching, stakeholder engagement, and change readiness. In addition, the incumbent contributes to leadership development programming, ensuring alignment with broader organizational effectiveness goals.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Change Management
- Lead the design and execution of change management strategies for institutional initiatives, including reorganizations and strategic shifts.
- Conduct stakeholder analysis, readiness assessments and impact evaluations to inform change planning.
- Develop and implement communication and engagement plans to support successful adoption and sustainability.
- Serve as a change coach to leaders and project teams, helping them navigate resistance and build change capability.
- Monitor and evaluate change efforts, providing feedback and recommendations for continuous improvement.
Coaching & Consultation
- Provide individual and team coaching to support leadership effectiveness, change agility, and team dynamics.
- Facilitate coaching conversations that build self-awareness, strategic thinking, and resilience.
- Act as a thought partner to leaders navigating complex organizational challenges.
- Support the development of a coaching culture across the institution through training, tools and peer learning.
Leadership Development (Supportive Role)
- Contribute to the design and delivery of leadership development programs, with a focus on change leadership and coaching skills.
- Support cohort-based learning experiences and workshops as a facilitator or subject matter expert.
- Assist in evaluating leadership development initiatives and integrating feedback into future programming.
- Collaborate with colleagues to align leadership development with institutional strategy and talent needs.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Development, Human Resources, Psychology, Education, or related field and seven years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Master’s degree preferred.
- Demonstrated experience leading change initiatives and coaching leaders through transition.
- Strong facilitation, coaching, and consulting skills.
- Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization.
- Ability to analyze data and translate insights into actionable strategies.
- Experience in a higher education environment preferred.
- Certification in change management (e.g., Prosci, Kotter) and coaching (e.g., ICF, Gallup, Hogan) preferred.
- Familiarity with leadership development frameworks and tools preferred.
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