NCAT Assistant Director/MnSCU Academic Professional 3

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities

105d • $28 - $41

About The Position

This position is designated as remote work. The incumbent will work on a regular basis at a remote work location that is the employee’s permanent/principal work location. The incumbent will travel to Northland, and other locations, as a requirement of the position. This position exists to provide management of the various projects as listed below, within the National Center for Autonomous Technologies (NCAT) and directly supports the NCAT Director, with authority for NCAT leadership decisions as appropriate. The scope of work includes but is not limited to direct the NCAT Ambassador program, coordinate professional development opportunities, collaborate with partnering organizations across the country, monitors a multi-million dollar annual budget, strategize broad impact initiatives with external partners at executive levels, develop and manage contracts with partners to accomplish NCAT goals and objectives. Secondary functions include representing NCAT leadership and/or NCTC at STEM fairs, career fairs, exhibits and conferences and work with the NCAT Director and various NCAT stakeholders to develop new initiatives, service-learning opportunities, summer camps, workshops, and support the NCAT national education resource hub for autonomous technologies with a focus on outreach and expanded partnerships. Collaborates with Principle Investigators /Co-Principle Investigators to coordinate activities Develops Relationships and Consults with Education Partners to assist with management of a nationwide process for attaining and maintaining education and industry program accreditation with NCAT partners Provide support to NCAT National Science Foundation program Oversee grant activities, outreach and reporting requirements of the NCAT grant Support the NCAT Director in ensuring training, safety requirements and advanced initiatives are met Perform other duties as assigned to ensure the smooth functioning of the department and maintain the reputation of the organization as a viable business partner.

Requirements

• Three years of professional work experience in the autonomous technologies industries
• A master’s degree in Education or Autonomous Technologies may substitute for 18 months professional work experience
• A bachelor’s degree in Education or Autonomous Technologies may substitute for 12 months professional work experience
• An associate degree in Education or Autonomous Technologies may substitute for 6 months professional work experience
• Knowledge of or experience with industry program accreditation and individual certification processes
• Knowledge of research and evaluation methodologies sufficient to determine program effectiveness
• Ability to interact and relate well with all segments of the education community and external stakeholders
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing to diverse audiences
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to direct and coordinate multiple related assignments and tasks
• Record of completing assignments
• Computer skills and a general working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite applications
• Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule involving travel throughout the State of Minnesota

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree from an accredited institution related to management, education, engineering, sciences, or autonomous technologies
• 3 or more years of work experience at a technical college, university, high school, or college system with autonomous technologies programs or a private company’s training program
• Work experience in an autonomous technologies business/industry
• Knowledge and understanding of the interrelationships of Minnesota State college and MDE secondary programs
• Previous leadership, coordination, and/or project management experience
• Previous grant writing and/or coordinating experience
• Previous work experience in the Minnesota State system
• Knowledge of Minnesota State statutes, regulations, forms, policies, and procedures sufficient to ensure compliance in all actions of the consortium
• Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines

Responsibilities

• Direct the NCAT Ambassador program
• Coordinate professional development opportunities
• Collaborate with partnering organizations across the country
• Monitor a multi-million dollar annual budget
• Strategize broad impact initiatives with external partners at executive levels
• Develop and manage contracts with partners to accomplish NCAT goals and objectives
• Represent NCAT leadership and/or NCTC at STEM fairs, career fairs, exhibits and conferences
• Develop new initiatives, service-learning opportunities, summer camps, workshops
• Support the NCAT national education resource hub for autonomous technologies
• Collaborate with Principle Investigators /Co-Principle Investigators to coordinate activities
• Develop relationships and consult with education partners for program accreditation
• Provide support to NCAT National Science Foundation program
• Oversee grant activities, outreach and reporting requirements of the NCAT grant
• Support the NCAT Director in ensuring training, safety requirements and advanced initiatives are met
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• Fertility care, including IVF
• Diabetes care
• Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
• Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being
• Support to help you reach your career goals: Training, classes, and professional development
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support
• Daily Living/Convenience Services

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees