Director of Engineering

Pikes Peak State College; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 125,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Pikes Peak State College seeks a Director of Engineering to lead engineering faculty, oversee course scheduling, and coordinate with university partners to ensure a high-quality, industry-relevant program. The Director will hire and mentor staff, foster diversity, and drive program growth in collaboration with laboratory and admin teams.

Start date is January 15, this is a 12-month non-classified exempt role; salary is pro-rated.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field from a accredited institution.
• Seven years of professional-level engineering experience.
• Three years of teaching at a postsecondary institution.
• Experience in grant writing and administration; experience in professional training.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Engineering faculty and instructors.
• Coordinate with grant director to identify and write proposals.
• Oversee engineering curriculum and program design.
• Manage strategic course scheduling and industry partnerships.
• Lead program marketing and information sessions.
• Advise engineering students and support extracurricular activities.
• Coordinate training for faculty and instructors.
• Ensure equipment and facilities support new courses and programs.

Skills

Faculty supervision

Grant writing

Curriculum design

Strategic planning

Industry partnerships

Education

Master's degree in related field

Doctorate degree (preferred)

Job description

Salary Range: $125,000 - $134,000 annual gross

Who We Are:

Pikes Peak State College is the largest and most diverse college in the Pikes Peak region, serving students with a wide range of goals, experiences, and responsibilities. Our students include recent high school graduates, working adults, military-affiliated students, parents, first-generation students, career changers, transfer students, and lifelong learners.

Our mission is to provide high-quality educational opportunities to all, with a focus on student success and community needs. We fulfill that mission by creating affordable, flexible, and accessible pathways that help students transfer to four-year institutions, enter the workforce, advance their careers, and build better futures close to home.

As the needs of our students, employers, and communities continue to evolve, so do we. PPSC embraces innovation that is human-centered, ethical, and focused on student learning. Through strong workforce partnerships and the thoughtful integration of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, we prepare students not only for today's opportunities, but for what's next.

We're looking for people who are passionate about access, collaboration, innovation, and student success. Whether you work in the classroom or behind the scenes, your contributions help create opportunities that change lives. At PPSC, our vision is simple: Students Succeed at PPSC.

Job Summary:

This is a NON-CLASSIFIED employment opportunity and is exempt from the State Classified Personnel System. Visit the State of Colorado for Classified employment opportunities.

The Director of Engineering shall work under the direction of the Executive Dean of Science, Engineering, & Math, and shall provide supervision of Engineering faculty and instructors, oversight of course scheduling, marketing, transfer engineering student advising and extracurricular activity oversight, community and industry networking, and curriculum development, and collaborating with engineering laboratory staff to assure that instructional needs are met. The Director shall assist the Executive Dean with the hiring of Engineering faculty and shall be responsible for the hiring of Engineering instructors. The Director shall maintain commitment to quality instruction, the primary objective of the institution. This leader will demonstrate a strong commitment to the value of diversity among students and staff, as well as sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of PPSC students.

Start Date for this position is January 15 (salary to be pro-rated). Please note this is a 12 month position.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Supervise Engineering faculty and instructors.
• Coordinate with the PPSC Grant Director to identify and write grant proposals to support the engineering program and faculty initiatives
• Engineering curriculum and program design.
• Strategic course scheduling.
• Community networking and coordination with university partners.
• Develop and maintain industry partnerships to support program relevance and student outcomes.
• Program marketing and information sessions.
• Engineering student advising and support of extracurricular activities.
• Coordinate professional training and development opportunities for Engineering faculty and instructors.
• Collaborate with the Director of Lab Operations and the Rampart Science & Engineering Lab Coordinator to assure that all course needs are met, and that appropriate equipment is selected for purchase for new courses, programs, and innovative advances.
• Other duties as required or directed by the Executive Dean.
• Establish clear and logical goals and objectives.
• Responsible for internal planning, administration and program development, and coordination of faculty professional training needs.
• Responsible for external relations with other program divisions, departments, colleges and university partners, industry partners and employers, agencies, and the general public.
• Responsible for new and existing articulations.
• Review industry trends, identify employer needs, and cultivate industry partnerships based on program data reports.
• Maintains program needs and communication.
• Assist with student advising for transfer engineering program.
• Ability to navigate differences effectively and respectfully in the workplace.
• Adhere to college policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Completed Master's degree in a related field from a Higher Learning Commission accredited institution.
• Seven years of professional-level engineering related experience.
• Three years of teaching experience at a postsecondary institution.
• Experience in grant writing and administration.Experience in professional training and development.

Professional level experience is defined by the Colorado Division of Human Resources: A position that involves the exercise of discretion, analytical skill, judgment, personal accountability, and responsibility for creating, developing, integrating, applying, or sharing an organized body of knowledge. Colorado revised statute (C.R.S. 24-50-135(1) allows colleges to exempt positions from the State Personnel Classified System that are determined to be professional level work.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctorate degree in a related field from a Higher Learning Commission accredited institution.
• Four or more years of teaching at a postsecondary institution.
• One or more years of supervisory experience.
• Ability to read, write, and speak Spanish fluently.