Executive Director for UA Engineering Management Program - 527682

Executive Director for UA Engineering Management Program

The University of Alabama invites applications for the position of Executive Director of the UA College of Engineering's Engineering Management Program. This is a leadership role within the UA College of Engineering that will be responsible for developing, supporting, teaching within, and evolving educational activities and degree programs for undergraduate and graduate students in the UA College of Engineering related to a range of related topical areas including engineering management, project management, and product management.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in engineering or computer science and in project and / or product management. The near term goals of the Executive Director will be to develop coursework and programming for students to allow them to complete an engineering project and / or product management educational experience while a student at UA at one of three levels : a lean and streamlined course-based experience, a certificate / minor program, or a Masters level degree program in Engineering Project Management.

Responsibilities Of The Position Will Include

• Lead the planning, design, and implementation of new coursework, training and credentialing programs, and degree programs in Engineering Program Management, Engineering Product Management, and Engineering Management.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and industry partners to develop curricula that align with national best practices and workforce needs.
• Recruit, mentor, and supervise faculty, staff, and industry partners to support the delivery of these programs.
• Oversee academic operations of the programs including curriculum development, course scheduling, student advising, program assessment, and accreditation activities.
• Build partnerships with industry, government, and alumni to enhance program relevance, experiential learning opportunities, and career placement for students.
• Collaborate with other academic units at The University of Alabama to identify opportunities for interdisciplinary programming.
• Manage program budgets, resources, and strategic growth initiatives.
• Serve as the public face of the programs, representing them to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Continuously assess and improve program quality, outcomes, and national visibility.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment / Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status.

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