Deputy Director - Unmanned Aerial Systems
Listed on 2026-06-28
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Education / Teaching
Education Administration, Academic, Professional Development
Deputy Director
- Unmanned Aerial Systems
Job Title Deputy Director
- Unmanned Aerial Systems
Location Main Campus
- Dayton, OH
Job Number 05494
Department Unmanned Aerial Systems
Job Category Professional
Job Type Full-Time
Status Regular
Job Open Date 06/15/2026
Resume Review Date 06/30/2026
Closing Date 06/29/2026
Open Until Filled No
At Sinclair Community College, aviation innovation is part of our legacy. Located in Dayton, Ohio, Sinclair is a leader in Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) education, offering Ohio’s unique Bachelor of Applied Science in UAS along with state-of-the-art facilities, including the National UAS Training and Certification Center, an indoor flying pavilion, advanced flight simulators, and a diverse UAS fleet.
The Deputy Director of Unmanned Aerial Systems provides senior leadership for Sinclair’s UAS and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) initiatives, supporting the Chief Research Officer. This role builds partnerships with industry, academia, and government; pursues funding opportunities; ensures compliance with accreditation and regulatory requirements; and advances Sinclair’s research, thought leadership, and global reputation through publications and speaking engagements. The Deputy Director also helps lead cross-functional teams to expand UAS and AAM programs while maintaining the highest standards of quality and innovation.
The potential minimum compensation for this position begins at $85,791.00 and is commensurate with education and experience.
Why work for Sinclair College?
The following are some of the benefits that professional staff with Sinclair College receive:
- Tuition waiver for employee and dependents for all Sinclair courses and programs
- Support for continued training and education, including tuition reimbursement for other universities and colleges.
- OPERS pension participation, with 14% employer contribution
- 4+ weeks of personal and vacation leave, 3+ weeks of sick leave annually
- 14 days of annually observed company holidays
- Expansive and competitive insurance programs, including an HSA with annual employer contribution available
- High quality programs and events for work-life balance
* SCC has the right to revise this position description at any time. This position description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.
- Assist in identification of UAS and AAM market leaders to explore the viability of partnership opportunities with benefits to both the potential partner and the college
- Facilitate partnerships in support of external funding opportunities and pursue funding from multiple sources that will advance UAS goals
- Monitor the UAS higher education market landscape to identify potential partners and competitors that will help shape Sinclair’s offerings and activities
- Support research activities for UAS, AAM, and related technologies that advance Sinclair’s position as a leader in the field
- Assist in research of accreditation, standards, and national certifications to shape collaborative work with the Federal Aviation Administration and within the broader industry
- Support advocacy for the college’s positions on social and legal issues related to UAS. Identify partners to position Sinclair for the development and management of educational journals and conferences to further advance the college as a thought leader
- Support and/or coordinate with internal and external stakeholders for activities related to UAS and AAM at Sinclair to ensure academic content, equipment, and research activities support the strategic goals of the college
- Assist in coordination of tracking and reporting of progress against internal UAS and AAM metrics and other applicable measures
- Perform other duties assigned by the Chief Research Officer of Unmanned Aerial Systems
- Eligible applicants must meet one of the following combined education and experience requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field with a minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience
- Master’s degree in a related field with a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience
- Doctoral degree in a related topic with 5 or more years of applicable work experience in a related field preferred
- Proven prior…
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