Director, ASCEnT & Integrated Systems Center

Marquette University Clg-Nurse; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Marquette University in Wisconsin seeks a Director for the ASCEnT and Integrated Systems Center to lead cross‑college initiatives bridging business, engineering and technology. You will shape strategy, oversee budget and fundraising, and foster partnerships with industry to elevate ASCEnT nationally.

The role requires strong cross‑functional leadership, strategic planning, and experience in supervising staff and advancing interdisciplinary programs across CoBA and Opus College of Engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related interdisciplinary field.
• 6-7 years of experience in supply chain management, engineering, and/or technology industries.
• Strategic planning or large cross-functional project management experience spanning business and technical domains.
• Strong leadership, including relationship-building and cross-stakeholder communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategy for national visibility and ASCEnT growth.
• Drive thought leadership at intersection of supply chain, engineering, AI.
• Manage budgets and fundraising initiatives with University Advancement.
• Lead ASCEnT Center advisory board and external partnerships.
• Strengthen cross-college ties and foster interdisciplinary research.
• Use data-driven insight to improve program planning.
• Create student opportunities through industry projects and trips.
• Supervise staff including hiring, performance management.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Teaching experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration / Engineering / Supply Chain

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Marquette University in Wisconsin seeks a Director for the ASCEnT and Integrated Systems Center to lead cross‑college initiatives bridging business, engineering and technology. You will shape strategy, oversee budget and fundraising, and foster partnerships with industry to elevate ASCEnT nationally.

The role requires strong cross‑functional leadership, strategic planning, and experience in supervising staff and advancing interdisciplinary programs across CoBA and Opus College of Engineering.