DIRECTOR OF THE STUDENT DESIGN AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING CENTER #00056556

University of Missouri System • Rolla, MO

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About The Position

Missouri University of Science and Technology (S&T) is hiring a Director of the Student Design and Experiential Learning Center (SDELC). The Director plays a pivotal role in advancing the success of student design teams, supporting student recruitment and experiential learning, engaging with alumni, faculty, and corporate stakeholders, and fostering a collaborative community among 1,300+ participating students. This position provides strategic leadership, manages projects and center resources, supervises staff and students, facilitates student engagement and recruitment, both in terms of team membership and campus-level student enrollment, participates in fundraising efforts, and serves as the public representative of SDELC. The Director ensures the growth and sustainability of the center by developing key relationships with alumni, corporate stakeholders, and university partners while maintaining safe, effective operations and tracking student success metrics. The Director reports to the Dean of the College of Engineering and Computing (CEC) and may also have an appointment in one of our academic departments.

Requirements

• A master's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 7 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

Nice To Haves

• Experience in design, fabrication, and the related process of product development in, but not limited to, a manufacturing setting
• Tangible experiences and the associated competencies to succeed in the stated responsibilities of the position

Responsibilities

• Industry, Donor, and Stakeholder Engagement
• Strategic Leadership
• Student Development and Engagement
• Experiential Learning
• Operations

Benefits

• Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
• As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees