Academic Programs Administrator

Auburn University•Auburn, AL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Samuel Ginn College of Engineering’s Mechanical Engineering Department is seeking candidates for an Academic Programs Administrator I/II position. The successful candidate must be exceptionally motivated, strongly service-oriented, possess strong organizational and problem-solving skills, have excellent communication and operational management skills, and be fully prepared to thrive in a fast-paced academic environment characterized by dynamic growth.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree no specific discipline.
For positions that require the employee to teach, a Master’s degree will be required.
When a candidate has the required experience, but lacks the required education, they may normally apply additional relevant experience toward the education requirement, at a rate of two (2) years relevant experience per year of required education.

Nice To Haves

2 years of experience in project or program administration (for Level II)

Responsibilities

Plans, designs, develops, executes, and/or manages strategies and programs for academic-related programs, groups, or services (may assist in this function rather than be solely responsible in the lower-level jobs of the family).
Assists program head with a variety of high-level administrative/professional program support responsibilities.
Coordinates program or service activities to ensure relevant guidelines, specifications, policy, and/or procedures are enforced and followed.
Provides information to and facilitates communication between administrators, faculty, staff, and students concerning programs/services.
Maintains relevant databases to ensure accurate and accessible records.
Interacts with students to ensure adequate progress on research projects and assignments.
Monitors budget and grant funding and ensures expenditures are within specifications and in line with spending projections; may research, write, submit, and/or administer grants and proposals for submission.
Prepares, reviews, and edits an assortment of communications through various media outlets.
Plans and implements the management of resource development activities.