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Senior Executive Director Innovations - School of Law

Washington University in St. Louis
Anheuser-Busch Hall, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 16 Jul 2026

About the role

Location

ST. LOUIS, MO 63130

Scheduled Hours

37.5

Position Summary

The Chief Innovation Officer will be a visionary leader responsible for driving continuous improvement and strategic growth within the school. Plays a critical role in identifying and developing new revenue streams to support the school's mission and objectives. Additionally, the Chief of Innovation will oversee the institution's IT and infrastructure, with a keen focus on leveraging technology to enhance educational outcomes.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Identifies and pursues new revenue opportunities, including grants, partnerships, and fundraising initiatives; develop and manage initiatives that leverage the school’s assets to generate alternative revenue streams; and work closely with the development team to build relationships with external stakeholders.
  • Develops and implements a forward-thinking innovation strategy aligned with the school's mission and goals and collaborate with the executive team to integrate technological advancements into the school's curriculum and operations.
  • Manages the data analysis structure and reporting; oversee the IT department to ensure robust, secure, and scalable technology solutions; manage infrastructure projects, including the development and maintenance of facilities geared towards innovative learning environments; and ensure the effective use of technology to support teaching, learning, and administrative processes.
  • Leads the design and implementation of innovative programs and practices that enhance student learning and engagement; foster a culture of creativity, experimentation, and continuous improvement among staff and students; and evaluate emerging educational technologies and trends to assess their applicability and potential impact.
  • Establishes and nurtures strategic partnerships with educational institutions, technology providers, and the business community and represent the school at industry conferences and events to promote the institution’s innovation initiatives and successes.
  • Develop and manage budgets for innovation projects, IT, and infrastructure and ensure efficient use of resources and adherence to financial objectives.

Working Conditions:

Job Location / Working Conditions

  • Normal office environment.

Physical Effort

  • Typically sitting at desk or table.
  • Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement.
  • Ability to move to on and off-campus locations.

Equipment

  • Office equipment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Master's degree


Certifications /Professional Licenses :

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.


Work Experience:

No specific work experience is required for this position.


Skills:

Budget Management, Collaborative Partnerships, Innovation Management, Leadership Management, Revenue Generation, Strategic Direction, Strategic Innovation, Technology Management


Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Ed.D. - Doctor of Education, Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy


Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.


Work Experience:

Extensive Enterprise Architecture, Technology Strategy Or It Leadership Roles Within A Complex R1 University Or Similar Scale And Complexity As Washu (10 Years)


Skills:

Not Applicable

Grade

G00

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