Executive Director of Academic Operations and Strategic Execution

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Omaha, NE 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Operations 🗓️ July 17th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

University of Nebraska Omaha is hiring an Executive Director of Academic Operations and Strategic Execution. This leadership position focuses on translating the university's strategic vision into actionable plans, overseeing implementation, tracking progress, and collaborating with key stakeholders to drive organizational alignment and measurable outcomes.

Highlights

Develop and refine strategic plans in academic priorities, research, and student success in collaboration with senior leadership.
Design execution frameworks and timelines to operationalize university goals, ensuring alignment with mission and accreditation standards.
Monitor key performance indicators and conduct regular reviews to assess initiative progress and recommend adaptive strategies.
Serve as liaison among leadership teams, deans, faculty senate, and committees to foster collaboration and stakeholder engagement.
Provide expert advice on strategic execution, risk management, compliance, and innovation initiatives.
Lead cross-functional strategic projects and advise on budgeting and resource allocation within Academic Affairs.
Supervise OAA staff including executive and administrative associates.
Required advanced degree (PhD, EdD, MBA) and at least 10 years of academic leadership experience.
Strong skills in strategic planning, data analysis, communication, and problem-solving within higher education contexts.
Pay is negotiable; position is full-time and exempt with partial remote work opportunity.