Assistant Director, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Systems BSE Program

Position Summary

Assistant Director, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Systems BSE Program –
Location: Havelock, NC.
Work Schedule: Monday‑Friday, 8 am‑5 pm; additional hours may be required for travel or events. This role oversees and coordinates engineering lab operations, instructional support, and program development for the Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Systems BSE Program at the Havelock campus.

• Supervise locally hired staff for engineering lab classes.
• Oversee maintenance of lab and work‑area equipment and acquire necessary equipment.
• Update lab manuals and maintain inventory of materials students need for labs.
• Coordinate with Raleigh instructors for special office hours and review sessions; maintain relationships with MAE and ECE departments.
• Maintain and troubleshoot DE equipment; collaborate with Engineering Online classroom support staff in Raleigh.
• Assist students with design projects as needed.
• Coordinate receipt and/or transmission of class lectures from Raleigh or other site locations, such as Asheville.
• Implement ABET and university continuous‑improvement assessment processes.
• Oversee integrated curriculum to ensure skills are effectively built as students progress.
• Seek opportunities for regional K‑12 schools and community colleges to promote the program.
• Develop special activities for students and parents to visit the Havelock Engineering program.
• Drive program continuous improvement and participate in joint initiatives with partners (Cherry Point, CCC).
• Participate in and develop initiatives for student mentoring.

• Minimum
  
  Education and Experience:
  
  BS in engineering with a minimum of three years in engineering practice (industry, government, or academia with extensive industry interactions).
• Ability to communicate clearly in verbal and written communications.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Excellent management and organizational skills; effective use of time and resources.
• Willingness to travel to Raleigh and to high schools or community colleges for recruiting.
• Willingness to perform additional duties as needed for the academic program.
• Preferred Qualifications: MS degree in engineering (preferably electrical); track record of mentoring, leading, and problem solving; experience in developing effective processes; experience managing and developing engineers; experience in engineering project management; experience leading continuous‑improvement initiatives; knowledge of systems thinking applicable to engineering design and problem solving.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Programs
• Disability Plans
• Life Insurance
• Accident Plan
• Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
• 12 Holidays Each Year
• Tuition and Academic Assistance
• Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs

NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability‑related accommodations are welcome to contact 919‑513‑0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.