Job Posting Title:

Director of Academic and Administrative Services, Chandra Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering in Cockrell School of Engineering

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Hiring Department:

Chandra Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt from FLSA

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Earliest Start Date:

Sep 28, 2026

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

Purpose

The Director of Academic and Administrative Services is responsible for advancing the department interests by overseeing all academic, administrative, financial, business, research administration, and human resources functions, proactively identifying opportunities for maintaining and increasing operational efficiency, business function agility, and quality of academic services, and maintaining strong communication ties with other department units (external engagement, and IT services), ECE-relevant organized research units (e.g., Microelectronics Research Center and Wireless Networking and Communications Group), Cockrell School of Engineering and other relevant university units. The position is responsible for exercising a high degree of initiative, diplomacy, confidentiality and judgment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all Academic, Administrative, Financial, Business, and Human Resource functions. Act as Department Resource for University, College, and Department Policies, particularly Faculty and Staff Affairs.

• Assist Department Chair with operational, tactical, and strategic planning of a large and complex organization comprised of 800+ employees and a multi-million dollar budget. Identify operational needs; design and implement systems for improved administrative productivity and efficiency.

• Oversee and manage budget submissions for staff, faculty, student employee, state operating funds, and oversee related reporting requirements including gifts and endowments. Coordinate components of Supplemental Budget and collaborate with Curriculum Coordinators to account for faculty leaves, temporary hires, class coverage.

• Execute and coordinate Faculty Affairs processes including Leaves, Offer Package Process, Appointments, Orientation and Summer Faculty Assignments process. Coordinate Faculty Affairs Processes including Reviews (Annual, Post Tenure, 3rd Year), Promotion, PAR and Appointment Preparation, and Faculty Awards.

• Oversee development and implementation of standards for attainment of all ECE academic advising goals and objectives, including goals related to student graduation rates, and student recruitment. Act as point person for academic integrity issues for students and faculty in the department.

• Recruit, hire, train staff to ensure a high level of support for Department. Provide professional development and growth opportunities for staff. Coordinate yearly staff evaluation process, make merit and additional compensation recommendations. Oversee space allocation.

• Co-facilitate assessment and accreditation process for the department and oversee course management and course enrollment via membership on the ECE Curriculum Committee.

• Collaborate with Director of External Engagement to develop partnerships with corporations, private foundations, national engineering organizations/societies, and federal/state agencies to secure external funding to support ECE programs.

• Serve as department Workday Administrator and oversee Cost Center Management functions. Oversee Dept Electronic Office, review transactions and compliance for approval. Respond to Legal/Discovery/Subpoena Requests, Produce Administrative Reports, Maintain Department Official Records.

• Perform other functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, education, science or a related field

• Eight years of experience in successful academic and administrative management experience in higher education.

• Knowledge of academic and administrative processes supporting a large engineering program, particularly within a public college or university.

• Understanding and ability to converse thoughtfully and intelligently about topics related to engineering, in particular Electrical and Computer Engineering.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment in all levels of an organization.

• Excellent organizational and communication skills (e.g., verbal, written, and interpersonal).

• Demonstrated ability to think strategically, creatively, and manage details of several concurrent projects.

• Build collaboration and consistently consider new academic development opportunities through partnerships across campus.

• Ability to effectively manage competing priorities and to effectively identify and prioritize work.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field.

• More than eight (8) years demonstrated successful academic and administrative management experience in higher education.

• Knowledge of academic and administrative processes supporting a large engineering program, particularly within a public college or university.

• Understanding and ability to converse thoughtfully and intelligently about topics related to engineering, in particular Electrical and Computer Engineering.

• Relevant professional experience in managing large academic and administrative units serving broad student populations, faculty, and staff populations, with a track record of successful starting and leading new academic programs, strategic restructuring of administrative functions, and developing/implementing strategic plans.

• Experience collaborating with development officers in a higher education environment for growth in innovation areas.

• Experience working with faculty, staff, and students in an academic or higher education environment.

Salary Range

$95,000+ depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• May work around standard office conditions

• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

• Use of manual dexterity

Work Shift

• 8am to 5pm, Monday - Friday

Required Materials

• Resume/CV

• Letter of interest

• Writing sample or presentation slides

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

Importantfor applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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