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Construction Management Program Director, Construction Management, Rowan University

Apply now Job no: 500160
Work type: Regular Full-Time
Location: Glassboro, New Jersey
Categories: Managerial, Professional

Program Director of Construction & Engineering Management

The Program Director serves as the leader of the online Construction Management (undergraduate) and Engineering Management (graduate) programs and targeted partnership development. Reporting to the Department of Corporate Learning within the Division of Rowan Online, the Program Director oversees and directs programs including curriculum development and implementation, program evaluation, strategic planning and partnerships, selection of faculty and staff, budget management, and student experience.

The Division has a unique focus on industry partnerships to support enrollment, continuously improve learning objectives, and support workforce development in the mid-Atlantic region.  This role will serve a critical leadership position on the corporate partnership group in working hands-on with prospective and current partners around needs development, architecting solutions and delivering a clear vision for their workforce needs.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Provides leadership and subject matter expertise in the development and management of the B.A. in Construction Management (BACM) and Master of Engineering Management (MEM) programs.
  • Plans, develops, and reviews program objectives, curriculum, and content. Conducts market research and analyzes industry trends to establish program direction. Holds responsibility for academic standards and quality of education. Conducts regular assessments to evaluate program effectiveness and identify areas for improvement. Prepares reports and documentation for accreditation bodies, where necessary.
  • Collaborates with instructional designers to maintain and improve innovative online instructional techniques to enhance the program quality and accessibility
  • Develops and implements a program strategic plan that is congruent with College and University’s plan for enrollments. Lead the Division’s enrollment strategy, including assisting with the development of partnerships, external marketing, student recruitment, retention, and success. Assists, coordinates, and implements academic affiliation agreements with trades unions, employers, industry partners, and technical schools. Builds and maintains relationships with program alumni.
  • Establishes and maintains operating and administrative policies. Adapts and executes functional or departmental business plans and contributes to strategy development. Develop and achieve annual goals/objectives, in addition to assisting with the course schedule.

Qualifications

Required

  • Holds a Masters degree in an engineering discipline or related field
  • A record of higher education leadership experience and/or construction industry leadership, including deep understanding of construction and engineering management principles, practices, and technology.
  • A record of teaching effectiveness in key areas of construction and engineering management.
  • Strong network within the construction industry, including relationships with companies, professional organizations, and industry leaders.
  • Proven experience in leadership roles, including overseeing staff, building and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and developing programs, partnerships, and funding sources
  • Proven project management and problem solving skills, able to handle multiple timelines, changing priorities, and fluctuating workloads
  • Outstanding interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, with exemplary attention to detail. Ability to effectively interact with students, faculty, industry partners, and other stakeholders.
  • Proven ability to plan, implement, coordinate and organize program logistics
  • Residency in the mid-Atlantic region
  • Willingness to travel locally, regionally, and nationally to support industry and trades partners

Preferred

  • Experience working with non-traditional, online, and adult-learner undergraduate students and graduate students
  • Experience with and a commitment to innovative online teaching practices, including the use of technology and active learning strategies.

Notes

  • Rowan University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diverse people and abilities. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US, and the university will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position.
  • Only completed online applications submitted on or before the posted deadline will be considered.

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About Rowan University

A top 100 national public research institution, Rowan University offers bachelor’s through doctoral and professional programs in person and online to 22,000 students through its main campus in Glassboro, N.J., its medical school campuses in Camden and Stratford, and five others. Rowan University is home to eight colleges and nine schools. For more information on these colleges, please click here.

Now celebrating its Centennial, Rowan focuses on practical research at the intersection of engineering, medicine, science, and business while ensuring excellence in undergraduate education. The University has earned national recognition for innovation, commitment to high-quality and affordable education, and developing public-private partnerships. A Carnegie-classified R2 (high research activity) institution, Rowan has been recognized as the fourth fastest-growing public research university, as reported by The Chronicle of Higher Education.

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Rowan University celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, race, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, (dis)ability status, military status, and other NJ protected classes. Rowan University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment as required by Title IX. Rowan is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with (dis)abilities.

To request reasonable accommodation, contact Christy Mroz, Administrative Assistant, OEE@rowan.edu, 856-256-5494. Rowan strongly encourages applicants from underrepresented groups to apply. 

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Rowan University is subject to the residency requirements of the NJ First Act (N.J.S.A. 52:14-7, P.L. 2011, Chapter 70). Any person hired to a non-exempt position shall either have their principal residence in New Jersey or have one (1) year from the date of employment to establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey. Any person hired to an exempt position shall either have their principal residence in New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, or New York or have ninety (90) days from the date of employment to establish, then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, or New York.

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