Program Director for NRT at NCA&T and Purdue - North Carolina A&T State University : Job Details

Description:

The Program Director is responsible for programmatic and administrative support of the NRT: Next Generation Technology and Talent Driven by Environmental Sustainability Program. They will serve as the primary point of contact for students, faculty, and external partners at North Carolina A&T State University (NCA&T) and Purdue University, coordinating educational and career development activities focused on students.The Program Director will develop policies related to student funding, awards, special projects, and program evaluation. They will also promote the program within and outside the NCA&T/Purdue partnership. Reporting to the Program PIs at both institutions, the director will monitor budgets and prepare reports for funding agencies. Given the innovative and experimental nature of this new program, the director must be adaptable, open to trying new approaches, and facilitate effective communication and collaboration between the universities.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit:

North Carolina A&T State University is a public, doctoral, high research land-grant university with 14,311 students. It emphasizes interdisciplinary learning, discovery, engagement, and operational excellence. The College of Engineering has approximately 2,400 students and offers ABET-accredited undergraduate programs in various engineering disciplines and computer science, as well as graduate programs including 8 Masters and 5 Doctoral degrees. More information can be found at www.ncat.edu/coe.This NSF Research Traineeship (NRT) award, shared by Purdue University and NC A&T, aims to foster innovation for environmental sustainability. The project will train 22 NRT-funded trainees and about 70 additional graduate students across multiple engineering and computer science fields. The initiative emphasizes recruiting and mentoring African-American and women doctoral students, contributing to a diverse STEM workforce.

Requirements:

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree and 2 years of relevant experience.

Preferred:

Master's Degree (M.S. or M.A.)

Special Instructions:

This is a repost; previous applicants are considered. Applicants must submit an electronic application; resumes alone are not sufficient. Veteran applicants should attach a DD 214 form. Final candidates will undergo background checks. The university participates in E-Verify. NC A&T is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to nondiscrimination regardless of race, religion, or other protected statuses.Employee Benefits include:

• Vacation and Sick Leave
• Community Service Leave
• Health Benefits (Aetna, NCFlex, etc.)
• Paid Holidays
• Retirement Plans (TSERS, 401k, 403b, 457b)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Campus Discounts

Remote Work: The position may be eligible for remote or hybrid work, subject to policies. Employees are generally expected to reside within 2 hours of their duty station in North Carolina.

Application Deadline: 06/28/2025

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