Engineering Academic Programs Lead

Auburn; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Auburn University’s Samuel Ginn College of Engineering seeks an Academic Programs Administrator I/II to design, develop, and manage academic programs. The role supports the program head, coordinates activities, and maintains databases and communications within a fast-paced academic setting.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree (with substitutions allowed for experience) and strong organizational and problem-solving skills. Teaching roles may require a Master’s degree.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline.
• Bachelor's degree in any discipline and 2 years of experience in project or program administration.
• Master’s degree may be required for teaching positions.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, develop, execute, and manage academic programs.
• Assist program head with high-level administrative duties.
• Coordinate activities to ensure guidelines and procedures are followed.
• Provide information and facilitate communication among admins, faculty, staff, and students.
• Maintain databases and records.
• Interact with students to monitor progress on research projects.
• Monitor budgets and grant funding; assist with grants and proposals.
• Prepare and edit communications across media outlets.
• Plan resource development activities.

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Operational management

Education

Bachelor's degree (any discipline)

Master's degree (teaching positions)

Job description

Auburn University’s Samuel Ginn College of Engineering seeks an Academic Programs Administrator I/II to design, develop, and manage academic programs. The role supports the program head, coordinates activities, and maintains databases and communications within a fast-paced academic setting.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree (with substitutions allowed for experience) and strong organizational and problem-solving skills. Teaching roles may require a Master’s degree.