The Managing Director of the Office of Academic Affairs functions as a senior administrative leadership resource for all faculty affairs related matters within the College of Engineering. The director will work with associate dean of the faculty to provide leadership, vision, strategy and management for the Office of Academic Affairs (OAA), playing an integral role in the management of programs, policy and processes relating to faculty recruitment and retention, faculty professional development and recognition, faculty governance, programs to diversify faculty talent pipeline, prestige-enhancing programs for the College such as distinguished lecture series and prestigious postdoctoral fellowship programs. They will oversee faculty recruitment and hiring processes to ensure search effectiveness and timeliness to hire the best, diverse faculty talent, as well as dual career job assistance and relocation efforts for both current and prospective faculty. They will direct administrative workflow for programs in the OAA, provide leadership in developing and implementing a dynamic professional development program and prestige-enhancing programs, ensuring faculty impact across teaching, research, and engagement/service for faculty at all levels and including tenure-track/tenured, faculty of practice, and research faculty. They direct the execution of strategies developed by the College of Engineering leadership. The Managing Director supervises the staff members working at Engr. OAA team. This is an area of growing importance in the College with a likely need for additional staffing in the future. The Director of External Recognition at OAA will have a dotted line to the Managing Director.

The College of Engineering at Purdue University is among the best and largest Engineering schools in the world. With nearly 16,000 engineering students and more than 500 tenure track faculty in the college, this position has ample opportunity to have an impact at one of the world’s most influential universities.

For more information about our department, please visit:

• College of Engineering, Purdue University https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr
• External Recognitions Program https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/People/Awards
• College of Engineering's Social Media https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/AboutUs/social

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, organizational leadership, career development or closely related field
• Six (6) years' experience working closely with university faculty in strategic or operations role (for example as operations/program manager, managing director, program specialist or other such role) and prior supervisory experience
• In lieu of degree, consideration will be given to an equivalent combination of related education and required work experience; Associate's 8 years' experience or HS/GED 10 years of experience

Preferred:

• Experience with recruitment and/or dual career programs in academic settings

Skills:
Required:

• Advanced networking, time management, and written and oral communication skills
• High-level interpersonal skills in building alliances and maintaining relationships
• High level of comfort interacting with faculty and upper-level administrators
• Excellent organizational and customer service skills
• Ability to navigate complex issues with diplomacy
• Attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
• Must be creative, thorough, and professional
• Ability to manage interruptions, and balance multiple and varied tasks
• Proficiency with computer and common business software

Additional Information:

• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
• A background check will be required for employment in this position
• FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
• Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contributions immediately
• Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply

Compensation Information:
Management 4
Pay Band S080
Job Code # 20002612