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>JOB CODE: 20457
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>Assoc Dir MCC MS EDI
>Northwestern University
>Evanston Campus
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>Job Summary:
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>The Associate Director is responsible for the business management of
>the MS EDI Program in all facets of its operations including:
>operational and financial administration, client development and
>management, marketing and events (80%) and teaching (20%). Under
>the general direction of the program director(s), this position
>exercises independent judgment based on University, school and
>program policies and procedures.
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>Specific Responsibilities:
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> Assists the program director to develop and implement projects,
> policies and procedures to achieve program goals;
> Acts as the primary program resource for EDI faculty, clients,
> affiliates and students;
> Maintains a high level of customer service for the program in general;
> Sets up and supports, with support from Segal program
> assistant, EDI courses and faculty appointments;
> Develops, allocates, monitors and executes annual program
> operating budget;
> Plans and conducts program events including seminars and social
> gatherings, with support from Segal program assistant, including
> Design Boot Camp and graduation activities;
> Acts as primary contact point for the program with all
> university offices, including The Graduate School, NU Career
> Services, McCormick and University administration;
> Manages the program's marketing plan, the EDI website content,
> and the development of marketing materials as necessary;
> Teaches or co-teaches one core EDI class every year;
> Runs lab sessions, answers student questions;
> Prepares materials for teaching and demonstrations;
> Participates with EDI faculty in lectures, demonstrations and workshops;
> Participates in grading student work;
> Obtains and maintains necessary supplies and materials for all
> EDI core classes;
> Acts as an academic and career advisor to students;
> Manages EDI curriculum planning;
> Maintains an up-to-date list of relevant electives for EDI and
> with program director, pursue development of new courses as appropriate;
> Develops relationships with industrial/corporate clients and
> other corporate partners;
> Initiates these relationships when appropriate;
> Manages relationships with advisory board, adjunct faculty, and
> thesis mentors;
> Coordinates related meetings and maintains associated communications;
> Facilitates communication between faculty and clients;
> Acts as a career advisor to students;
> Maintains relationships with recruiters at companies relevant
> to EDI, and develop new relationships as appropriate;
> Manages deadlines and details;
> Acts as primary contact point for prospective students
> throughout the admissions process, and coordinate admissions
> reviews with faculty committee;
> Manages admit recruitment process;
> Performs related duties as required or assigned.
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>Minimum Qualifications:
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> A master's degree in product development, engineering or the
> equivalent combination of education and experience from which
> comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired;
> Minimum 4 years work experience in product development;
> Professional interests in design as illustrated by academic and
> work history and membership in relevant professional societies such
> as ASME, HFES, IDSA, SigCHI or relevant others.
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>Preferred Qualifications:
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> Previous product development teaching experience in a university setting;
> Previous administrative experience in a university setting.
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>As per Northwestern University policy, this position requires a
>criminal background check. Successful applicants will need to
>submit to a criminal background check prior to employment.
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>Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action
>Employer Date Posted: 12/17/2012
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Received on 2013-01-09 08:30:27