Position Purpose Provide leadership to and serve as primary representative for all activities and operations of UCM Aviation to include: Provide leadership for the school of aviation Faculty and staff hiring and management Develop and maintain a master plan for student recruitment and engagement Provide leadership in the development and maintenance of all flight-related programs Coordinate maintenance of accreditation activities and other activities as needed Represent the School of Aviation to external constituents to include prospective students, alumni, employers, potential partners, and donors. Work with UCM Foundation and Alumni Relations to develop and carry out a systematic development and fundraising plan and an alumni engagement plan for the School of Aviation Develop partnerships with industry to ensure UCM aviation students have employment opportunities during the degree program and upon graduation Participate in local, regional and national aviation-related professional organizations Perform other duties assigned by the Dean Education & Formal Training Doctorate degree (Specify field(s) of study below) Other Education & Formal Training Earned doctorate degree from an accredited institution of higher education. Meets [redacted] qualifications necessary for appointment to Associate or Full Professor. Academic administrative and budget management experiences. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Collaborative leader with experience in directing multi-disciplinary teams. Background in the aviation field. Appropriate Certificate. Preferred: Relevant industrial experience. Demonstrated visionary style of leadership. Experience in program assessment and review. Understand the value of external funding. Experience with multi-disciplinary teams. Special Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge: Attention to detail, Budget-related skills, Communication skills, including oral, written, and/or nonverbal, Knowledge of a University environment preferred, Human Relations/Interpersonal skills, Leadership skills: organization/meeting facilitation/project leadership, Supervisory skills, including motivation, delegation of duties, evaluation, etc, Management and/or administration skills, Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and meet deadlines, Maintain confidentiality