MANAGER / ENGINEERING SENIOR DESIGN PROGRAM

$75,000 - $90,000/Yr

Central Michigan University - Mount Pleasant, MI

Full-time - Mid Level

Mount Pleasant, MI

10,001+ employees

Educational Services

About the position

The Manager of Senior Design and External Relations at Central Michigan University is responsible for overseeing the development and improvement of senior design projects while building and maintaining relationships with external partners. This role involves teaching senior design courses, advising student project teams, and coordinating with corporate sponsors to enhance the educational experience of engineering students.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains corporate relations and partnerships with local and regional industries to create multiple-semester senior design projects for engineering and engineering technology students.
• Teaches Senior Design I (EGR 489) and Senior Design II (EGR 499) courses and advises multiple project teams.
• Serves as faculty advisor for at least two senior design teams every year.
• Coordinates multiple projects with corporate sponsors, faculty advisors, and students throughout the year.
• Oversees the coordination of public events in which the senior design students present their work.
• Participates in activities related to ABET accreditation of the undergraduate engineering and engineering technology programs.
• Secures sponsorship for projects, events, and student scholarships.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering or closely related field.
• 5 years of experience in engineering and/or project management.
• Engineering design experience.
• Experience communicating timelines and actions planning to address potential challenges.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Licensed Professional Engineer.
• Teaching experience on senior design courses at the college level.
• M.S. in an engineering or closely related field.
• 10 years of experience in engineering and/or project management.

Benefits

• Access to a nationally recognized wellness program.
• Health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms.