Job Information
North Carolina Agriculture & Technical State Unive ACIT Program Manager in Greensboro, North Carolina
Description:
The Autonomous Control and Information Technology ( ACIT ) Program Manger manages the projects within the Institute and its Centers; implements all aspects of the programs in each Center, markets the program to other universities and potential sponsors and is the program expert for each thrust area of the Institute.
Primary Function of Organizational Unit:
Advances in autonomous control engineering and its application in many diverse fields require interdisciplinary work and collaboration among departments and institutions. The disciplines include, among others, information, control, and energy technology. The Autonomous Control and Information Technology ( ACIT ) Center foster interdisciplinary work to carry out research and education in this autonomous control engineering and its application. The technology transfer role of the Center includes workshops, seminars and demonstration projects designed to move the new technologies from the laboratory to industry as well as to educate technical personnel and managers on the opportunities and uses of the new technologies. The culmination of these activities will increase regional economic growth fostered by the development, adoption, and effective use of new information, control, and energy technology.
The Center for Testing, Evaluation and Control of Heterogeneous Large-scale Autonomous Vehicles ( TECHLAV ) is a multi-disciplinary center that fosters a collaborative, integrated research and education programs with a focus on Large Scale Autonomous System of Vehicles (LSASVs) that can be deployed in an uncertain and dynamical environment (e.g. a battlefield) through effective interaction with human operators.
Requirements:
Master’s degree in an appropriate field preferred.
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills in a team-oriented environment.
Experience in program planning and administration.
Ability to communicate effectively with people of diverse technical backgrounds and across technologies, disciplines and functions.
Solid technical writing, presentation, reporting, and documentation skills.
Experience in Project Management.
Demonstrated project leadership experience, including successful track record of completing deliverables on schedule and under budget.
Special Instructions:
You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.
Employee Benefits available to NC A&T State University permanent employees include the following and more:
Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
Community Service Leave
Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC – Health Benefits
NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
12 Paid Holidays
Teachers and State Employees Retirement System ( TSERS )
Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
Employee Assistance Program ( EAP )
Campus Recreation Center Discount
University Bookstore Discount
This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.