Description:

This is a full time position in the College of Engineering. This individual is responsible for developing and engaging a wide network of faculty, staff, students, advisors and collaborators in the development, implementation, evaluation and communication of programs designed to ensure a competitive engineering workforce.

As such the Director of Special Programs in the College of Engineering designs and manages key programs for enabling experiential learning opportunities as complements to the degree programs of the College of Engineering. As such, the Director reports to the Dean of the College of Engineering.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit:

The College of Engineering at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University invites applications and nominations for this key leadership position. North Carolina A&T State University is a public land grant university that enrolls 13,487 students.

The College of Engineering, with 2,402 students, has EAC ABET -accredited undergraduate programs in Architectural, Bioengineering, Biological, Civil, Chemical, Computer, Electrical, Industrial, and Mechanical Engineering, as well as a CAC ABET -accredited program in Computer Science. At the Graduate level, the College has 8 Masters of Science Degree programs, and 5 Doctoral programs. Additional information about the College and the University can be found at www.ncat.edu/coe.

Requirements:

Requires doctoral degree from appropriately accredited institution and at least 8 years of demonstrated experience in areas relevant to the responsibilities of the position.

The candidate must have sufficient scholarly achievement, and an established record of effectiveness at or beyond the department level in strategic planning, administrative processes, grant development and grant management.

The successful candidate must also have an understanding of the dynamics of the different degree programs in the College of Engineering as well as the opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration; strong collaborative leadership skills, knowledge of university organizations, an ability to build effective working relationships with constituents, a commitment to increasing diversity in a STEM academic environment; and a desire to work as a part of an administrative team both inside the College of Engineering and in the university community at-large.

Special Instructions:

You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

Employee Benefits available to NC A&T State University permanent employees include the following and more:

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees

• Community Service Leave

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC – Health Benefits

• NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more

• 12 Paid Holidays

• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System ( TSERS )

• Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457

• Employee Assistance Program ( EAP )

• Campus Recreation Center Discount

• University Bookstore Discount

This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.