Employment
Employment Opportunities with AUC Consortium, Inc.
Welcome, and thank you for your interest in a career with AUC Consortium!
We seek to recruit and retain talented individuals who are committed to the Atlanta University Center Consortium’s mission and prepared to use their unique strengths to support our campus and community programs.
Employment Opportunities At The Aucc
Announcements regarding open positions are posted when available. At this time, there are no open positions with the AUCC.
When positions are available, applicants should submit a cover letter, resume and any other materials requested in the job posting to tfortson@aucenter.edu. Please include the position title in the subject line of your email. Please note: We are unable to consider unsolicited application materials. Only materials that identify a specific, current vacant position will be reviewed. NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE.
The AUC Consortium offers competitive medical benefits, vacation time, appropriate sick and family leave options and retirement planning.
As an equal opportunity employer, the AUC Consortium does not discriminate on any basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law including race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, martial, veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected status. The Consortium will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in undue hardship.
Employment Opportunities At Member Institutions
Employment opportunities at our member campuses can be found at the following links:
Open Positions
GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The Staff Accountant provides administrative support to management staff. This position coordinates, completes, and oversees a wide variety of tasks and projects, which generally include general bookkeeping and records maintenance. The staff member is expected to generate the highest quality of work and adhere to set standards for efficient administrative operations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Data entry responsibilities including accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank deposits, and the general ledger using MIP Accounting Suite
- Assist in preparation of all outstanding general ledger account reconciliations
- Monitor office budget and expenditures for all departments
- Work to ensure correct and timely closing and reporting at year end
- Help with year-end financial audit activities
- Research and prioritize incoming issues and determine an appropriate course of action, referral, and/or response
- Follow up on pending matters with limited direction
- Coordinate special projects and other administrative tasks as assigned
- Perform ad hoc analysis and projects as requested
QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Associate’s degree in Accounting or Finance; Bachelor’s degree preferred
- At least 3-4 years of progressive accounting experience
- Thorough knowledge of U.S. GAAP
- Experience with financial systems; moderate skills in Microsoft Office Suite but have advanced Microsoft Excel
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
- Must have the ability to interact well with a diverse group of people and provide excellent customer service
- Ability to handle confidential information, adjust to changing situations; exercise tact and diplomacy in carrying out responsibilities
- Must be detailed-oriented; work independently and exercise good judgment
- Able to handle multiple tasks, work well in a fast paced environment; prioritize and manage a variety of responsibilities with minimal supervision.
JOB SCOPE
Job has recurring work situations involving high degrees of discretion. The need for accuracy and effective utilization of accepted process and procedures and routines is high. Errors in judgment will waste resources and adversely impact performance. Supervisor and employee determine work priorities jointly.
The information contained within this job description overview is not intended to be all-inclusive. Nothing in this job description restricts management or the organization’s ability to assign or reassign duties and/or responsibilities to or from this role at any time. This document is subject to change with or without notice.
Applicants should submit a cover letter and CV/resume to aucccareers@aucenter.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately.
As an equal opportunity employer, the AUC Consortium does not discriminate on any basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law including race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital, veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected status. The Consortium will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in undue hardship.
Exemption Status: Exempt
Supervises: AUCC Work-Study Students
Supervised by: Director, Academic, Research, and Student Success
Compensation: Starting salary range $50,000 – $65,000 and AUC Consortium, Inc. total compensation package.
GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Career Services Manager plays a key role in supporting the Office of Academic, Research, and Student Services (OARSS) in its mission to support member institutions in preparing and pipelining our AUC students for the world of work or graduate school. The Manager collaborates with the Director of OARSS to oversee and manage all aspects of Career Service (CS). This collaboration includes working with leads for student affairs/activities, enrollment management, alumni affairs, institutional research, institutional advancement, and career service from the member institutions. The Manager will promote the missions and visions of the member institutions as well as the mission, vision and guiding principles of the Atlanta University Center Consortium, Inc. (AUCC).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead and facilitate in collaboration with the Director of OARSS all aspects of the Career, Federal Agencies, and Graduate/Professional School Fairs.
- Function as a resource for AUCC member institutions’ Career Services (CS) staff.
- Function as a resource for corporate representatives who express interest in participating /conducting on-campus recruiting activities.
- Develop a repository of data related to internship and graduate school opportunities to include tracking student internships, employment, and graduate/professional school placement, offers, and acceptance.
- Assist corporate representatives’ access to students and use of Handshake.
- Develop and execute aspects of AUCC-wide recruiting initiatives.
- In cooperation with the Communications Manager, create and maintain Career Services’ webpage and social media tools to promote professional development and networking among students.
- Increase student participation in the graduate/professional school fair.
- Assess career fair and graduate/professional school fair effectiveness.
- Identify opportunities to creatively market all campus recruiting activities and events to maximize opportunities with AUC Consortium and to increase student participation in all activities and events. Develop a recruitment strategy that will assist you in meeting this goal by August of each year.
- Educate non-business departments on the positive impact of internships and experiential learning opportunities for students and the institutions and assist them with embedding them into the major.
- Maintain knowledge of recruitment trends, employment forecasts, student characteristics, best practices in the field, and strategic priorities of AUCC institutions.
- Attend and be an active participant in AUCC CS collaborative meetings and initiatives.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Any other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum Requirements:
- Master’s degree with a minimum of 2 years of higher education experience in career advisement/counseling, student affairs, higher education, business administration, or alumni relations OR Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 4 years of higher education experience in career advisement/counseling, student affairs, higher education, business administration, or alumni relations.
- Student-centered approach to higher education.
- Experience with Microsoft Office: Excel (Intermediate to Advanced Skills); Word (Advanced Skills); PowerPoint (Intermediate to Advanced Skills); Access (Intermediate). Proficiency with Handshake.
JOB SCOPE
Job has recurring work situations involving high degrees of discretion. The need for accuracy and effective utilization of accepted programs and routines is high. Errors in judgment will waste resources and adversely impact performance. Supervisor and employee determine work priorities jointly.
TO APPLY:
Nominations, inquiries, and expressions of interest should be directed electronically to:
aucccareers@aucenter.edu
AUC Consortium, Inc.
660 Atlanta Student Movement Blvd.
Atlanta, GA 30314
The Atlanta University Center (AUC) Data Science Initiative invites applications for the position of Assistant Director of Programs beginning as early as August 22, 2023. The AUC Data Science Initiative is located in Atlanta, GA, and was established in 2019 through a UnitedHealth Group grant. The Initiative serves as a hub to catalyze data science education and research across all Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), stewarded by the AUC-member Institutions, Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, Morehouse School of Medicine, and Spelman College, as well as the AUC Robert W. Woodruff Library.
As part of the leadership team, the Assistant Director of Programs is responsible for working with the Director to develop, refine, and implement strategic programs that support faculty development and student enrichment activities across HBCUs. The Initiative’s portfolio programs for faculty and/or students include workshops/trainings, mini-grants, travel and training support, faculty recruitment and recognition, student data challenges, PreFreshman Experience (PFx), symposiums, and clubs. The Assistant Director of Programs is responsible for the successful execution of programs, including recruitment, oversight, evaluation, and reporting of programming activities.
To perform this job successfully, the Assistant Director of Programs must be able to handle competing priorities in a growing initiative by effectively leveraging resources to meet deadlines for numerous projects. To carry out these duties, the Assistant Director of Programs will develop and oversee the staff of these programs and will be responsible for managing personnel and budgets that come under these areas. The ideal candidate will have deep experience working in higher education as well as expertise in data science or a data science-related field.
Outstanding AUC Consortium benefits include health, dental, and retirement plans, life insurance, disability programs and investment plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays. The AUC Data Science Initiative supports the professional development and training of its staff, should the development or training directly relate to accomplishing the AUC Data Science Initiative’s goals.
The Administrative Director works closely with AUC Data Science Initiative’s staff and reports to the Director.
Areas of responsibilities include:
- Work closely with the Director to develop the Initiative’s overall programming and engagement plan that supports faculty development and student enrichment activities across HBCUs
- Direct and manage all areas of programming and events, such as planning and development, reporting, logistics, and materials, as well as work with the Director and staff to ensure high-quality and strategically aligned programs and activities
- Develop criteria and operating procedures and workflows for all facets of implementation of programs, e.g., partnerships outreach, communications, and engagement
- Ensure that all timelines are met, and milestones are reached
- Work closely with the Director and the Financial Coordinator to develop the annual program budgets and ensure programs adhere to the approved budget
- Work with the Financial Coordinator on financial transactions and management
- Work with the Evaluation Team to evaluate programs to improve the Initiative’s capacity to learn from its work and share that learning with stakeholders
- Work with the Communications Manager to develop marketing, advertising, and web content to develop and execute a communication plan
- Assist with grant writing, development, and all associated reporting functions
Education
- Required: Master’s Degree
- Preferred: Doctoral Degree
Experience
- Demonstrated project management skills, including managing complex projects
- Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with multiple constituents
- Demonstrated leadership and staff management skills
- Demonstrated ability to think strategically
- Experience in a higher education work environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, SurveyMonkey, and cloud-based applications
- Experience in managing budgets
- Experience in program evaluation helpful
- Experience with proposals and grants helpful
Work Location
- While the Assistant Director of Programs position is not a remote job, the AUC Consortium provides some flexibility via telework.
- During teleworking, you will be required to provide a space, either your home or another location, to work from at your own expense.
Position Location: Atlanta, Georgia
TO APPLY:
Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, and names of three references to:
Review of applications will begin immediately, and applications received by 11:59 pm ET on August 25, 2023, are ensured full consideration.
As an equal opportunity employer, the AUC Consortium does not discriminate on any basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law including race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital, veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected status. The Consortium will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in undue hardship.
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 various disciplines. In addition, AUC research addresses a broad range of issues, focusing on issues and disparities facing minority populations. Graduates of the Atlanta University Center institutions are leaders in their chosen fields.
CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE IN PUBLIC SERVICE
The overarching aims of the Center of Excellence in Public Service are to 1) increase the number of African Americans applying for and successfully obtaining positions within the federal government; and 2) create a pipeline of students credentialed to meet the needs of a diverse public service corps in the 21st century, at scale. The AUC Consortium, Inc. (AUCC) Center of Excellence in Public Service will establish programs promoting government/public service career pathways, including scholarships for faculty curriculum development and student support. The AUCC Center of Excellence in Public Service will expand educational opportunities and provide developmental activities at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to develop a network of collaboration with government and other civic engagement organizations to renew interest and engagement with our government to produce tangible public service outcomes to the benefit of our whole society.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Program Coordinator will devote 100% time and effort to the Center for Excellence and will assist the Center for Excellence leadership in coordinating work, including arranging meetings, travel arrangements, reporting schedules, assisting with workshops and conferences, etc. The Administrative Coordinator must demonstrate professionalism, integrity, confidentiality, and discretion in all business matters. The successful candidate must be able to handle multiple tasks and potentially competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. The individual must generate the highest quality of work and set the standards for efficient administrative operations.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Providing clerical support to the CFE Manager.
- Assisting with coordinating work, including arranging meetings, travel arrangements, assisting with workshops, organizing conferences, etc.
- Coordinating and supporting the processing and management of expenditures and will oversee timely payments and transactions.
- Collaborate with the AUCC program coordinators, other programming partners, and agencies and maintain accurate documentation of Center for Excellence activities and records.
- Providing support in project reporting, including maintaining a reporting schedule and providing support to the Center for Excellence project team to meet reporting deadlines.
- Supporting, planning, and coordinating conferences, meetings, and other community-building activities.
- Support the day-to-day project activities, HBCU engagement, travel arrangements, travel reimbursements, data collection efforts, and correspondence.
- Participate in annual meetings and site visits and be responsive to requests for participation and information from the Department of Education and other public service agencies, as needed.
QUALITIES EXPECTED
- Communication: uses well-developed analytical, technical, computer and oral and written communication skills.
- Judgment/Decision-Making: relies on independent judgment to coordinate resources and initiate actions within established guidelines to achieve unit/departmental objectives; makes recommendations/decisions that may affect activities, programs, groups, and departmental operations.
- Accountability/Self-Management: uses fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures to provide administrative support or uses fundamental technical capabilities and skills to perform tasks in an assigned area.
- Problem-Solving/Analysis: generally, interacts with others to analyze information/data, provide advice, opinions, and counsel utilizing problem-solving skills.
EDUCATION\EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Associate’s degree required; bachelor’s degree preferred. In lieu of educational requirements, experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
- Experience: 2-4 years of related experience
- Excellent time management skills
Experience with team building
Skill in analyzing a variety of data, detailed and task-oriented; ability to manage and perform a variety of routine and complex assignments with considerable independent judgment - Demonstrated communication and writing skills
Ability to establish and evaluate effective working relationships with various levels of professional staff personnel - Excellent organizational, interpersonal skills and telephone etiquette
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
Experience in fiscal management
TO APPLY:
Nominations, inquiries, and expressions of interest should be directed electronically to:
tfortson@aucenter.edu
AUC Consortium, Inc.
660 Atlanta Student Movement Blvd.
Atlanta, GA 30314
OVERVIEW OF THE ORGANIZATION: 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 various disciplines. In addition, AUC research addresses a broad range of issues, focusing on issues and disparities facing minority populations. Graduates of the Atlanta University Center institutions are leaders in their chosen fields.
CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE IN PUBLIC SERVICE
The overarching aims of the Center of Excellence in Public Service are to 1) increase the number of African Americans applying for and successfully obtaining positions within the federal government; and 2) create a pipeline of students credentialed to meet the needs of a diverse public service corps in the 21st century, at scale. The AUC Consortium, Inc. (AUCC) Center of Excellence in Public Service will establish programs promoting career pathways into government/public service, including scholarships for faculty curriculum development and student support. The AUCC Center of Excellence in Public Service will expand educational opportunities and provide developmental activities at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to develop a network of collaboration with government and other civic engagement organizations to renew interest and engagement with our government to produce tangible public service outcomes to the benefit of our whole society.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Manager will devote 100% time and effort to the Center for Excellence in Public Service. This person will lead the coordination and implementation efforts of the Center’s core strategies and activities. They will provide strategic direction and oversee operational decisions for the Center. The Manager will lead and support the Center by ensuring the development and implementation of its work plan, ongoing facilitation and communication among partners, and handling logistic and administrative details for the Center to function smoothly.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Drive the vision and strategy of the Center and ensure that its goals and milestones are effectively implemented and met.
- Establish a shared repository of data, reports, research, strategies, and models to be housed on the Center’s website.
- Develop a marketing and promotional strategy for all HBCUs to recruit annual cohorts.
- Plans and oversees the annual summer bridge program for the cohort of students by planning and organizing the classes to be offered, recruiting and supervising certificated teachers, enrolling students into classes, coordinating classroom assignments, textbooks, and supplies, and providing daily supervision of camp activities and curriculum.
- Plan, organize, and supervise events and trips designed to help develop academic competence in the center’s cohort of students by taking them to DC and other educational and cultural events that aligns with the program’s goals and objectives.
- Help assure that CFE students and potential CFE students have complete information on federal career opportunities by preparing materials to promote CFE programs, such as mailings to prospective students, coordinating assessments and other tests involving participants, and directing participants to the appropriate resources for internship information.
- Contribute to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with other cultures or backgrounds.
- Remain competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses, and attending training or classes required by the supervisor.
- Collaborate with internal and external constituents to ensure appropriate support systems are in place to accomplish the project’s goals.
- Support and work closely with all committees and working groups to ensure the project’s cohesive, integrated, and smooth operation.
- Coordinate site visits and the processing of transactions, and act as the primary liaison between all collaborators, supporting reporting responsibilities.
- Support the development of reports and publications and dissemination of Center for Excellence in Public Service outcomes as needed.
- Participate in annual meetings and site visits and be responsive to requests for participation and information from the Department of Education and Congressional oversight, as needed.
- Contribute to the project overall success by performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
EDUCATION\EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Master’s in Public Administration, Political Science, Education, or Student Affairs Required; Doctorate preferred
- 3-5 years experience working at an HBCU or Government as a Program Manager or higher position
- Excellent time management skills and experience with team building
Skill in analyzing a variety of data, detailed and task-oriented; ability to manage and perform a variety of complex assignments with independent judgment - Demonstrated communication and writing skills
Ability to establish effective working relationships with various levels of campus personnel - Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
Experience in fiscal management
TO APPLY:
Nominations, inquiries, and expressions of interest should be directed electronically to the following:
tfortson@aucenter.edu
AUC Consortium, Inc.
660 Atlanta Student Movement Blvd.
Atlanta, GA 30314
The Atlanta University Center (AUC) Consortium invites applications for the position of National Data Science Alliance (NDSA) Administrative Coordinator. The NDSA is funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF 2217346) and is subject to the related terms and conditions. The Administrative Coordinator will join the NDSA Backbone team at the AUC Consortium and will serve as the primary clerical support for the NDSA.
The AUC Consortium is a nonprofit organization conceived to coordinate activities assigned to it by its member institutions, improve efficiency through the mutual sharing of resources, and create economies of scale. As the world’s oldest and largest Consortium of HBCUs, the AUC Consortium member institutions include Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, Morehouse School of Medicine, and Spelman College. The AUC Consortium is located in Atlanta, GA, and houses the AUC Data Science Initiative that facilitates and coordinates data science-focused research, activities, and programs across the Consortium’s institutions and the AUC Robert W. Woodruff Library. The Initiative will provide support to the NDSA Backbone.
The NDSA expands data science research and education at Historically Black Colleges and Universities(HBCUs) and develops a national network of HBCUs with industry, government, and academic collaboration to transform data science discoveries into tangible societal benefits that advance equity for all. The NDSA will increase the number of Blacks earning data science credentials by at least 20,000 and will actively engage over 1,000 HBCU faculty, staff, and administrative leaders in targeted efforts that create equity-based data science ecosystems where all students can thrive.
As a member of the Backbone team, the Administrative Coordinator will be responsible for assisting the NDSA leadership team and hub leads in coordinating work, including arranging meetings, travel arrangements, reporting schedules, assisting on workshops and the national NDSA conference, etc.
The NDSA Administrative Coordinator should have expertise in team building, event planning,
communication, and financial management.
The NDSA Administrative Coordinator reports to the NDSA Project Manager and will work closely with the NDSA Communications Manager, the NDSA leadership team and hub leads, and will collaborate with the AUC Data Science Initiative’s staff.
Areas of responsibility include:
- Provides clerical support to the NDSA Project Manager and the entire NDSA.
- Assists the NDSA Project Manager, the NDSA leadership team and hub leads in coordinating work, including arranging meetings, travel arrangements, assisting with workshops, organizing conferences, etc.
- Coordinate and support the processing and management of expenditures and will oversee timely payments and transactions.
- Collaborate with the NDSA hubs’ program coordinators and maintain accurate documentation of NDSA activities and records.
- Provide support in project reporting, including maintaining a reporting schedule and providing support to the NDSA project team to meet reporting deadlines.
- Provide support and planning and coordinating the national NDSA conference, meetings, and other community-building activities.
- Support the day-to-day project activities, HBCU engagement, travel arrangements, travel reimbursements, data collection efforts, and correspondence.
- Participate in annual meetings and site visits, and be responsive to requests for participation and information from the NSF INCLUDES Coordination Hub.
- May perform other duties as needed.
Work Location
- While the Administrative Coordinator position is not a remote job, the AUC Consortium provides some flexibility via telework.
- During teleworking, you will be required to provide a space, either your home or another location to work from, at your own expense.
- You will occupy a shared office workspace in our hybrid work environment
Position Location: Atlanta, Georgia
TO APPLY:
Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, and names of three references to:
Review of applications will begin immediately, and applications received by 11:59 pm ET on June 1, 2023, are ensured full consideration.
As an equal opportunity employer, the AUC Consortium does not discriminate on any basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law including race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital, veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected status. The Consortium will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in undue hardship.
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, focusing 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 a special focus and emphasis on underrepresented groups in higher education.
Position Overview
The Atlanta University Center Consortium seeks an Assistant Director of Engineering Education Innovation. The employee will report directly to the Director of Academic, Research, and Student Success for the AUCC. He/she will be expected to work on a variety of complex, time-sensitive, and diverse duties for the AUCC’s Institute for Dual-Degree Engineering Advancement (IDDEA) related to outreach, program growth, faculty development, curriculum enhancement, and office management, along with general oversight of the dual-degree engineering program.
- 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, including the AUCC DDEP advisory board, alumni, and 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 and 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 Institute for Dual-Degree Engineering Advancement is to be the premier minority engineering education program for private minority-serving institutions nationwide. 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 seek an engineering education expert to assist our faculty, staff, and students in achieving this vision and assist the Director on relevant projects and administrative tasks for the program. This position will also supervise the Dual Degree Engineer Program Manager.
Requirements
- A Master’s degree in Engineering Technology, Engineering Education, or Engineering is required, and a Doctorate degree is preferred.
- At-least three to five-years of supervisory experience
- 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
- Demonstrate high levels of professionalism in 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.
TO APPLY:
Nominations, inquiries, and expressions of interest should be directed electronically to:
aucccareers@aucenter.edu
404-626-5384
AUC Consortium, Inc. 156 Mildred Street, Atlanta GA 30314
