Enablement Strategist II, Innovation

Posting Details

Position Information

Fiscal Year


Position Title
Enablement Strategist II, Innovation

Classification Title
Senior Programmer-Analyst

Department
Innovation

Posting Number
P260165

Posting Link
https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/63644

Employer
State

Bargaining Unit
08

Position Type
UUP Professional

Professional Appointment Term
Term

Salary Grade
SL4

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary

The Enablement Strategist II serves as a senior delivery and enablement professional within the Innovation Unit, translating strategic innovation initiatives into executable programs, projects, and services. This role partners closely with campus stakeholders, Innovation Engineers, and cross-functional IT teams to break down complex problems, define implementation plans, coordinate delivery activities, and ensure successful adoption of innovative solutions.

Operating as a bridge between vision and execution, the Enablement Strategist II focuses on tactical implementation, stakeholder engagement, documentation, and delivery coordination, ensuring that Innovation initiatives are well-scoped, effectively communicated, and sustainably supported once deployed. This position requires strong program and project leadership, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work hands-on with customers and technical teams to move ideas from concept to operational reality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the tactical implementation of Innovation initiatives by translating strategic vision into actionable plans, deliverables, and execution roadmaps
• Partner with campus stakeholders to understand needs, decompose complex problems, and define clear requirements and success criteria
• Coordinate closely with Innovation Engineers and technical teams to support solution development, provide feedback, and ensure alignment with stakeholder expectations
• Design, configure, and deploy innovative solutions using no-code and low-code platforms (e.g., workflow automation tools, AI-assisted configuration, and configurable SaaS capabilities) to rapidly address campus needs without traditional software development
• Evaluate use cases for "clicks-not-code" approaches, determine feasibility and limitations, and guide stakeholders toward appropriate solution patterns. Partner with Innovation Engineers to identify when no-code/low-code solutions are sufficient versus when custom development is required. Promote responsible, secure, and scalable use of no-code tools in alignment with enterprise standards and AI governance principles.
• Develop training materials and lead hands-on workshops and effective, multimodal training sessions to enable campus partners to confidently use new services and solutions
• Manage program and project-level activities including planning, documentation, stakeholder communication, and delivery tracking
• Support adoption and sustainability through documentation, training coordination, and transition planning
• Serve as a trusted point of contact for customers throughout the lifecycle of Innovation initiatives, from project initiation through delivery and support

Additional Information:

All the duties and responsibilities listed above continue to occur in a 24x7 environment, therefore, working extended hours, holidays, or varied hours may be required.

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• Being part of the University at Buffalo community

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 3 years of experience or master's degree with 1 year of experience with information systems, instructional design, educational technology, or related field; Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Demonstrated experience planning and leading trainings, workshops, or enablement sessions with successful learning outcomes
• High level of comfort working with technology, including modern digital tools and platforms
• Strong interpersonal skills, including patience, adaptability, and the ability to support learners with varying levels of technical confidence
• Demonstrated advanced technical proficiency; proven ability to independently design and implement technical solutions
• Strong communication skills with ability to patiently and clearly explain technical concepts to diverse audiences including non-technical stakeholders
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without visa sponsorship.
• This is a campus-based position with the possibility of hybrid work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree
• 6+ years of experience in a higher education or complex organizational environment
• Advanced familiarity with AI concepts and applications strongly preferred
• Experience with a multitude of software applications and demonstrated ability to quickly learn and adopt new technologies
• Experience serving as technical lead on significant projects or initiatives
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve software-related technology-related issues in real time or through guided support

Our University Community

Prodig+
No

Executive Position
No

Physical Demands

N/A

Driving Requirements
Driving is not a required duty for this position. Employees who choose to operate university vehicles for business purposes must be enrolled in the LENS program to verify a valid Class D driver's license.

Salary Range
$85,000 - $95,000

Additional Salary Information

Job Type
Full-Time

Campus
All Campuses

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Additional Information

Is a background check required for this posting?
No

Background Check Notification

Contact Information

Contact's Name
Kevin Eye

Contact's Pronouns

Contact's Title
Director, Innovation

Contact's Email
eye@buffalo.edu

Contact's Phone
716-645-4579

Posting Dates

Posted
07/29/2026

Deadline for Internal Applicants
08/12/2026

Deadline for External Applicants
Open Until Filled

Date to be filled
09/10/2026

References

Number of References Required
3

Reference Cutoff Date

Instructions to Applicant

By providing the names and e-mail addresses of my references, I hereby authorize either Human Resources or the applicable hiring department to contact my references via e-mail to request a reference letter on my behalf.