AUC Consortium, Inc Hiring for Assistant Director of Engineering Education Innovation at Atlanta, GA Full Time

OVERVIEW OF THE ORGANIZATION: RE-ENVISIONING OF THE ATLANTA UNIVERSITY CENTER COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS AND RESULTS

The Atlanta University Center Consortium (AUCC) is the oldest and largest academic consortium serving primarily African American students. Its members are four historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs); two liberal arts colleges, a comprehensive research university, and a medical school; that confer undergraduate and graduate degrees across a range of disciplines. Graduates of the Atlanta University Center institutions are leaders in their chosen fields. In addition, AUC research addresses a broad range of issues, with a particular focus on issues and disparities facing minority populations.

Shared Vision for AUCC as an Innovative Think Tank

The Council of Presidents of the Atlanta University Center (AUC), which includes the presidents of Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, Morehouse School of Medicine, and Spelman College, have developed a shared vision that shifts the AUCC from an organization focused on the coordination of individual programs and governance councils to an innovative think tank focused on thought leadership, collaboration, and innovation for strategic initiatives that will yield meaningful and effective outcomes for each campus and the AUC. Additionally, the vision for the AUCC is to provide a collaborative space to incubate innovative best practices relevant to the broader higher education community, with special focus and emphasis on underrepresented groups in higher education.

The Atlanta University Center Consortium transformation is aligned across three major areas: (1) academics, research and student success; (2) optimizing campus operations; and (3) economic development and community development, and campus engagement strategies.

P*OSITION *OVERVIEW

The Atlanta University Center Consortium is currently seeking an Assistant Director of Engineering Education Innovation. The employee will work in a collaborative team environment to perform a variety of complex, time-sensitive, and diverse duties for the AUCC’s dual-degree engineering program related to outreach, program growth, faculty development, curriculum enhancement, and office management.

• Implement and manage a 4+1 (BS/MS) dual-degree engineering program.

• Serve as the Resource Advisor for the respective AUC institution’s dual-degree engineering officers and attend all related meetings.
• Will take the initiative to develop appropriate systems and processes with the guidance of the Director for the efficient tracking, planning, and execution of AUC-wide pre-engineering projects from inception to completion.
• Assist the Director with external engineering agreements and fundraising efforts.
• Assist pre-engineering faculty in incorporating innovative teaching and curriculum including design thinking and entrepreneurial mindset; interfacing, preparing data presentations, and co-managing events and meetings that include the AUCC DDEP advisory board, alumni, external partnering institutions.
• Provides innovative ideas, strategies, and programs related to improving academic preparation and in collaboration with the Program Manager enhance pre-engineering students’ success along with retention and graduation rates.
• Organize and host professional development workshops, such as grant writing and research symposiums for pre-engineering faculty.

The vision of the AUC Consortium’s dual-degree engineering program is to be the premier minority engineering education program for private minority-serving institutions in the nation. It will be the number one producer of African-American engineers for liberal arts colleges/universities, excellence in teaching, intensive research, and effectively preparing graduates to be competitive for the engineering profession or graduate engineering programs. We are seeking an engineering education expert to assist our faculty, staff, and students in achieving this vision and to assist the Director on relevant projects and administrative tasks for the program. This position will also supervise the Career Services & Dual Degree Engineer Program Manager.

Requirements

• A Master’s degree in Engineering is required, and a Doctorate degree is preferred.
• Must have a passion for student success and innovation.
• Must be able to travel and occasionally work nights and weekends.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Exceptional problem-solving, time management, organization, and customer-service skills
• Detail-oriented and able to meet deadlines while juggling multiple projects
• Able to multi-task in a busy and fast-paced office environment, prioritize effectively, and collaborate well with faculty and staff
• Proven ability to work independently developing work plans on assigned projects, monitoring progress, and tracking to completion

• Demonstrate high levels of professionalism interacting with faculty, staff, and residents/fellows

• Excellent verbal & written communication skills; ability to draft professional reports and summaries; develop marketing materials and educational proposals

• Must be able to develop social media campaigns and create effective posts for the AUCC Dual Degree Engineering Program.

Progressive experience in an academic setting.

• Familiarity with design thinking, entrepreneurial mindset, engineering grand challenges, and other innovative engineering teaching practices a plus.

Performance Characteristics

• Relationship with others: Be positive, tactful, friendly, and courteous with all who have business with The AUCC.
• Sustained self-improvement activity: Continuously learning and receptive regarding learning experiences that would improve job-related capabilities and performance.
• Self-Management: Works with minimal supervision, manages own time effectively, maintains control on all current projects/responsibilities, and ensures follow-up.
• Initiative: Starts assignments without prompting and independently contributes ideas and projects. Sees and acts upon new opportunities. Thinks and acts independently and promptly undertakes problems.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 – $105,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

Work Location: One location