Strategic Initiatives Specialist

• →Duties and Responsibilities of Strategic Initiatives Specialist:
  • →Conduct listening and advisory sessions with community stakeholders
  • →Research pathways and partnership models for preservice teachers
  • →Assess market trends and high need areas in education preparation
  • →Review current state licensing requirements and attend state-sponsored EPP events
  • →Develop strategies and initiatives that align with IWU priorities
  • →Identify specific initiatives that attract, retain, and prepare candidates for high-need areas
  • →Organize and develop specific initiatives for future implementation
• →Additional Responsibilities:
  • →Attend and participate in advisory board meetings
  • →Research available grants that support teacher preparation
  • →Assist with fund raising and sustainability plans
• →Required/Preferred Skills:
  • →Manages large-scale projects and ongoing tasks with little direction
  • →Ideates while upholding quality expectations
  • →Leads, learns, and collaborates in varied roles
  • →Communicates effectively with students, faculty, stakeholders, administrators, teachers, and community members
  • →Produces written work with accuracy and clarity 

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Master’s degree preferred

• Significant P-12 classroom experience required
• Experience as an instructional coach or curriculum leader preferred

• A commitment to teaching excellence within a Christ-centered academic community is essential
• Demonstrates a mature personal faith in Jesus Christ and embraces the theological and lifestyle commitments of the Wesleyan Church
• Possesses the interpersonal qualities and skills to work effectively as a member of the Indiana Wesleyan University faculty
• Willingness to learn and use our online course management system
• Willingness to learn new instructional strategies and techniques
• Skills in leading others in developing new instructional strategies and techniques

IWU, in covenant with God's reconciling work and in accordance with the Biblical principles of our historic Wesleyan tradition, commits to build a community that reflects Kingdom diversity.  We will foster an intentional environment for living, teaching and learning, which exhibits honor, respect, and dignity.  Acknowledging visible or invisible differences, our community authentically values each member's earthly and eternal worth.  We refute ignorance and isolation and embrace deliberate and courageous engagement that exhibits Christ's commandment to love all humankind.

As a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Wesleyan Church, Indiana Wesleyan University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C., Sections 2000e-1 and 2000e-2).

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Advertised: 22 Jul 2026 US Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 16 Aug 2026 US Eastern Daylight Time

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