Assistant Director for Engineering, Vieth Institute Real Estate Leadership
Listed on 2026-07-18
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, Education Administration, Academic -
Management
Education Administration
Assistant Director for Engineering, Vieth Institute for Real Estate Leadership
Position Title:
Assistant Director for Engineering, Vieth Institute for Real Estate Leadership
State:
Wisconsin
Employment Status:
Full Time
Position Status:
Limited Term
Position Status End Date: 06/30/2028
Position Type:
Staff
Job Family:
Academic Program Management and Instructional Services
Hours per week: 37.5
Position OverviewThe Assistant Director for Engineering, Vieth Institute for Real Estate Leadership role works closely with the leader for the Vieth Institute for Real Estate Leadership to execute the strategy and promote the institute and drive interdisciplinary opportunities across multiple disciplines between the Opus College of Engineering and Marquette Business. Accountable for developing and cultivating relationships with alumni, donors, and leaders in the industries affiliated with the institute.
Cultivate relationships with students, provide ongoing student advising, and lead alumni engagement and communication initiatives related to civil and construction engineers.
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- Lead Interdisciplinary Integration Strategy:
Serve as the principal driver for creating and executing initiatives that bridge the Opus College of Engineering and the College of Business, aiming to build a culture of interdisciplinary collaboration among students, faculty, and alumni. - Develop Cross-Disciplinary Program Connections:
Design, promote, and manage focused interdisciplinary learning opportunities in high-demand areas, including construction and development (connecting real estate, construction and civil engineering students), technical sales (connecting marketing/sales and engineering students) and supply chain logistics (connecting engineering materials needs with sourcing/delivery expertise), among others. - Coordinate Special Projects:
Facilitate student participation in complex, interdisciplinary applied projects and internal case/design competitions that require combined engineering and business expertise. - Expand Executive and Continuing
Education:
Partner with experts in Executive Education and the FIELD Center to develop and deliver leadership development and business process short-courses and professional training sessions specifically designed for working engineers and industry professionals.
- Responsible for the supervision of student employees, which includes but is not limited to hiring, training, disciplinary actions, ending the student’s assignment, etc.
- Cultivate Student Interconnection:
Systematically develop and manage opportunities to connect students across both colleges, including organizing joint site and company tours, coordinating participation in national conference trips, and hosting joint student club leader round tables and events. Serve as a supervisor and chaperone for club and student travel as needed. - Manage Flagship Interdisciplinary Student Programs:
Recruit, advise, and connect students (including those in Engineering, Business, and Law) to selective interdisciplinary programs, such as the Real Estate Asset Program (REAP) investment fund. - Drive Career Mentoring and Networking:
Build personal relationships with students to provide career readiness mentoring and exploration guidance. Facilitate connections between students and professional mentors and networking opportunities within their field. - Support Professional Development:
Serve as co-lead point of contact with Opus College of Engineering Industry Relations Office and grow relationships with employers that lead to internship, co‑op and career opportunities for students and alumni. Assist the Industry Relations office with internship and co‑op initiatives for students in related majors, and help with tracking and monitoring…
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