Program Director, Engineering Learning Village

Overview

Program Director, Engineering Living Learning Village

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• Posting Number PG194302EP
• Internal Recruitment Internal Recruitment No
• Working Title Program Director, Engineering Living Learning Village
• Anticipated Hiring Range $55,000 - $65,000 (commensurate with experience)
• Work Schedule 40 hours per week scheduled to meet student and program needs; generally Monday – Friday from 8am – 5pm with some evenings and weekend student meetings and program implementation responsibilities.
• Job Location Department

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A Living and Learning Village is a shared residential environment where students, staff, and faculty engage in connected curricular and co-curricular experiences to foster belonging, an intellectually enriching atmosphere, and holistic student development. Village Directors are content-area professionals responsible for day-to-day operations, programmatic leadership, strategic planning, and implementing holistic experiential learning opportunities aligned with partners and the Residence Education Model (REM).

The Engineering Village is one of 15 Living and Learning Communities, serving approximately 730 first-year engineering students. Its focus is creating a community of care to support students’ wellness and success, helping them build skills through connections for internships, research, and study abroad. Residents have access to an in-house Design Studio/Maker Space. The Village aims to help students explore academic options before declaring a major and develop skills to address complex global challenges.

Note:

The Village Director role and responsibilities follow the structure described below.

The Village Director works closely with partners like the College of Engineering and the Career Development Center to promote learning aligned with the College of Engineering’s First Year Engineering Program.

• Teaching/Instruction (10%):
  Teach sections of E101 (Introduction to Engineering and Problem Solving) and E102 (Engineering in the 21st Century), focusing on design, teamwork, problem-solving, Grand Challenges, and the College’s degree programs.
• Administration (25%):
  Oversee budget, manage recruitment, coordinate operations (move-in, events), manage Village spaces (including the Maker Space), update marketing/website/social media, and lead the Advisory Council.
• Supervision (20%):
  Supervise, train, and evaluate 5–21 Village Mentors, Lab Assistants, and a Graduate Assistant.
• Village Mission & Student Development (15%):
  Cultivate intentional interactions, assess the Village experience, maintain high visibility, and develop/implement learning outcome-specific experiential programs aligned with REM and program goals.
• Partnership Development (10%):
  Lead Advisory Council meetings, cultivate interdisciplinary and strategic partnerships (e.g., Career Development Center,…