Executive Director for UA Engineering Management Program - 527682

Department
College of Engineering Dean's Office

Position Summary
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

Detailed Position Information
The College of Engineering (CoE: https://eng.ua.edu/) at The University of Alabama (UA: https://ua.edu/) 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.

This position will work closely with the Dean of the UA College of Engineering and other stakeholders to develop and execute strategies to facilitate student learning and skill building with respect to engineering program and product management through the creation of innovative educational programs and activities.

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: (1) a lean and streamlined course-based experience that can be taken by undergraduate and graduate students as an elective concentration through as few as three courses (e.g. typically nine credit hours of formal coursework), (2) a certificate/minor program involving more in-depth coursework and experiential learning experience in engineering management, and (3) a Masters level degree program in Engineering Project Management. In addition, the Executive Director in the near term will also be expected to develop distance/remote learning options for these types of programs and trainings to allow working professionals to also obtain education, certifications, and degrees through the program.

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.

The Executive Director of the Engineering Management Program will be a key member of the College of Engineering team, contributing to the college's mission of preparing students for leadership roles in a rapidly changing world. They will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the College and its students, faculty, and staff, while working in a dynamic and innovative environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or a closely related field combined with a Master’s degree in engineering, computer science, engineering management, business administration, or a closely related field.
• Significant professional experience in engineering management, program management, or product management.
• Demonstr