Director of Digital Assets Education & Blockchain Initiatives – Sample Job Description
Excelon Associates is seeking a visionary Director of Digital Assets Education & Blockchain Initiatives to lead the strategic design, development, and execution of blockchain-focused academic and research programs at a forward-thinking institution. This role will serve as the driving force behind integrating blockchain, cryptocurrency, and decentralized technologies into the curriculum, research portfolio, and industry partnerships, ensuring students and faculty are prepared to lead in the digital economy.
The ideal candidate combines academic leadership with real-world understanding of Web3, DeFi, tokenization, and enterprise blockchain applications. This position requires the ability to bridge theory and practice, working across departments to develop programs that advance institutional innovation and workforce readiness.
Key Responsibilities
- Program Development & Leadership
Lead the creation and implementation of new courses, certificates, and degree pathways in blockchain, digital assets, and decentralized finance. - Strategic Vision & Partnerships
Develop an institutional strategy for blockchain education, including collaborations with industry partners, crypto foundations, and technology providers. - Research & Innovation Oversight
Support faculty and student-led research initiatives, incubate innovation labs, and secure external funding for blockchain-related projects. - Cross-Departmental Collaboration
Partner with deans, department chairs, and external stakeholders to align blockchain initiatives with institutional priorities in business, computer science, law, and public policy. - Community & Industry Engagement
Represent the institution at conferences, consortia, and thought leadership events to position the university as a national leader in blockchain education. - Digital Credentialing & Tokenization
Oversee efforts to modernize academic credentialing using blockchain-based systems for verifiable records, micro-credentials, and real-world skills recognition.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree required; Ph.D. preferred in Business, Computer Science, Finance, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in academic program leadership, technology strategy, or blockchain-focused initiatives.
- Demonstrated understanding of blockchain, smart contracts, and decentralized ecosystems.
- Proven ability to build partnerships across academia, industry, and government.
- Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to inspire interdisciplinary collaboration.
Why This Role Matters
As blockchain technology reshapes global finance, governance, and education, institutions need leaders who can translate disruption into opportunity. The Director of Digital Assets Education & Blockchain Initiatives will ensure that the university remains at the forefront of innovation, preparing students, faculty, and industry partners for the decentralized future.
