Executive Director Opening for the BI Program
at
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
The University of Colorado at Colorado Springs seeks an innovative
scholar in Engineering or Business for the executive director of the
BI program. The job description is below.
The BI is a unique program and the ideal candidate for the position
might also be seen as somewhat non-traditional. Of course we expect
solid academic experience and research publications detailed in your
CV. In addition, your cover letter/personal statement should address
why you feel your background matches with the BI program, your views
on teaching innovation and discuss your experience in transforming
ideas to impact the world, or taking products to market.
We are only accepting electronic applications, and these only accept
pdf and text files. To apply please fill out the following form and
upload your personal letter and curriculum vita or resume. Review of
applications will begin immediately and continue until position is
filled.
BI Program Executive Job Description
College of Business and College of Engineering and Applied Science
Position Number:
471301
Nature of
Work The BI Program Executive
operates as the overall Chief Operating Officer and provides leadership and
direction and management for all facets of the program. The primary goal of this position is to
ensure the quality of the program and its delivery to the students. The position also ensures that the
requirements set forth by the BI Program committee and co-directors, as well as
the program accrediting bodies ABET and AACSB are being incorporated and
monitored. Implement program policies and procedures, assuring that they are,
were appropriate, in compliance with the AACSB and ABET accreditation
guidelines. Develop and instruct BI classes. Oversee and actively participate
in resolution of academic and non-academic code of conduct violations.
Coordinate program curriculum with BI Academic Advisors and BI Faculty
Co-directors.
Professional Field
Engineering or
Business
Supervision
Received Report to the Dean of College of Business and the Dean of
College of Engineering and Applied Science.
Supervision
Exercised
No supervision exercised
Examples of Work
Performed
Facilitate regular BI Program meetings with BI Faculty and
Staff
Conduct regular BI Program meetings with BI students
Work with BI Faculty Co-directors to plan for and manage
program growth
Work with BI Academic Advisors and BI Faculty Co-directors
to schedule BI classes
Coordinate off-campus BI team sponsors and BI team
interactions
Work with Academic Advisor to update program curriculum and
courses
Coordinate BI seminars
Coordinate BI guest speakers
Coordinate Adjuncts and/or Community Entrepreneurs role in
the BI classes
Help Implement the “innovation” aspects of the colleges and
university’s strategic goals
Coordinate student recruitment
Supervise activities concerning BI Student affairs
Coordinate student retention Recruit and select BI students
according to University and BI admission policies
Assist Academic Advisor with advising BI students
Meet with students to discuss their progress through the BI
Provide counseling to students when needed
Oversee and actively participate in resolution of academic
and non-academic code of conduct violations
Identify and oversee internship and team-sponsorship program
Maintain contact with BI Alumni and oversee Alumni
activities
Oversee BI Team Development Program
Solicit projects from companies for team assignments
Promote Colleges of EAS and Business in all aspects of the
program
Knowledge, Skills,
and Abilities
Demonstrated role in fostering innovation processes within
an organization.
Demonstrated ability to provide leadership in an academic and
business environment.
Previous experience as in directing/organizing
multi-disciplinary program.
Demonstrated experience working
with diverse populations in a multi-cultural environment that is committed to
diversity and equality in education.
Teaching experience innovation, business and/or engineering.
Demonstrated leadership.
Minimum
Requirements
Master’s in a field appropriate to business or engineering
Demonstrated role in fostering innovation processes within
an organization.
Minimum of three years experience associated with
innovation.
Demonstrated ability to provide leadership in an academic
and business environment.
Salary Range
$70,000
In accordance with Campus Policy 300-012, this salary can be
supported as indicated in the attached analysis which was independently
conducted by the Director of Human Resources.
Source of Funding
General Funds, 41079016
Background Check
Successful Candidate must pass
a background check to include license and educational verification, prior
employment verification, sex offender registry check, criminal history and
credit history.
FLSA Exempt:
The University follows Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
REGULATIONS. For the purposes of FLSA
this position has been determined to be exempt from (not eligible for) overtime
under FLSA.
Privacy Policy
© Copyright 2006,2007. T. Boult, V.A.S.T. Laboratory, University of
Colorado at Colorado Springs
Dr. Boult, one of three El Pomar Professors
at UCCS, is the visionary and champion behind the BI program. An
innovator himself he has been involved in 3 successful startups, has 5
patents, 8 pending and over $2M in research funding. His current
company, http://www.securics.com, has 3 joint projects with UCCS
employing 5 undergraduate students. His Vision and Security
Technology (VAST) lab, www.vast.uccs.edu, has a dozen projects and
employes more than a dozen undergraduates students.
