Associate Director of Undergraduate Studies, Schaefer School of Engineering and Science

About the role

The Associate Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Schaefer School of Engineering and Science (SES) works under the supervision of the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies. They are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Undergraduate Studies area and collaborate with the Associate Dean, associate department chairs for undergraduate studies, faculty, and staff to further develop and enhance the Schaefer School's undergraduate academic programs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for SES departments and Stevens offices/divisions regarding undergraduate matters, including the Office of Undergraduate Academics, Division of Enrollment Management, Office of Student Affairs, and the Office of the Registrar.
• Supervise the part-time Coordinator.
• Oversee the coordination, planning, and budget of various Engineering Core Curriculum courses.
• Oversee and manage meetings of the SES Dean's Undergraduate Student Advisory Committee.
• Oversee and manage senior design-related information required for the annual Innovation Expo.
• Oversee the planning and execution of the annual Order of the Engineer Ceremony.
• Plan, direct, and manage special projects and events.
• Support the Schaefer School's undergraduate academic programs by providing support and guidance on the development of new academic programs and curriculum modifications.
• Coordinating and tracking curriculum submissions and updates for the Schaefer School through the Undergraduate Curriculum Committee (UGCC) and ABET accreditation process using CourseDog.
• Support departments with assessment processes, including outcome and exit surveys, in support of ABET accreditation.
• Support evaluation strategies to monitor undergraduate enrollment and graduation performance and provide analyses for departments and academic programs.
• Communicate new, revised, or updated academic procedures and policies to departments, associate department chairs, and academic advisors.
• Represent the Schaefer School on university committees, including: Academic Advising Council, Office of Undergraduate Academics, Workday Student Operations Committee, Student Transition Committee, and Student-Facing Staff Committee.
• Serve as Co-Chair, with the Assistant Director of Graduate Studies, of the SES Academic Advisor Group to coordinate information sharing and alignment across all academic departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in higher education administration or a related field demonstrating progressively responsible administrative experience.
• Preferred: Master's degree.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and positively influence a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Ability to partner with leadership to develop strategies that support organizational goals.
• Ability to produce high-quality work while managing multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines.
• Strong customer service orientation with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentations, correspondence, and reports.
• Experience working with higher education technology platforms preferred.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong project management, organizational, and time management skills.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills.