Director of Engineering Recruitment & Student Success

Merrimack College; Andover (MA); Híbrido; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Merrimack College seeks an innovative, student-centered leader to serve as Assistant Dean of Engineering, focused on recruitment and retention in the School of Engineering and Computational Sciences. This 12-month role includes directing the iTEC Scholars Program and teaching one course per semester.

The ideal candidate will enhance outreach to high schools, guide student success initiatives, and collaborate with faculty to improve persistence and outcomes for ECS students.

Formación

• Master’s degree in engineering or a closely related field.
• At least three years of experience in higher education, STEM education, or student success programming.
• Demonstrated success in student recruitment, engagement, or retention initiatives.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.

Responsabilidades

• Provide vision and strategic oversight for the iTEC Scholars Program, including recruitment, community-building, and academic success initiatives.
• Coordinate mentoring, advising, and professional development opportunities that foster belonging and student persistence.
• Develop and implement strategies to recruit prospective engineering and computing students, with a focus on local high schools, community colleges, and STEM organizations.
• Organize outreach events, summer camps, and pre-college experiences that highlight the value and rigor of ECS programs.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to strengthen the student experience from onboarding through graduation.
• Teach one Engineering course per semester and align curricular offerings to support student growth.
• Contribute to data collection, assessment, and reporting related to recruitment and retention outcomes.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Student engagement

Educación

Master’s degree in engineering

PhD (preferred)

Descripción del empleo

Merrimack College seeks an innovative, student-centered leader to serve as Assistant Dean of Engineering, focused on recruitment and retention in the School of Engineering and Computational Sciences. This 12-month role includes directing the iTEC Scholars Program and teaching one course per semester.

The ideal candidate will enhance outreach to high schools, guide student success initiatives, and collaborate with faculty to improve persistence and outcomes for ECS students.