| Job Description Summary |
Position: The Department of Supply Chain Management (
SCM) in the Harbert College of Business at Auburn University invites applications for a Director of the Center for Supply Chain Innovation (
CSCI). This position will be a 12-month, non-tenure track and non-tenure eligible position within the Department of Supply Chain Management beginning in Spring 2025.
The Harbert College's Center for Supply Chain Innovation (
CSCI) is dedicated to producing highly- successful graduates and generating knowledge that drives diverse supply chain thought and sustainable business practice. The CSCI's vision is to be a critical component of Auburn University's Department of Supply Chain Management and help elevate the academic programs of the department to become among the elite supply chain programs offered at public universities in the United States.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Recruit and retain CSCI sponsors.
- Secure sponsorship for current and future CSCI events and programming.
- Plan and execute existing annual CSCI events such as the Sponsor's Forum and FUSION supply chain symposium.
- Develop, plan and execute new CSCI initiatives complementary to the mission of the center.
- Collaborate with the Director of Recruiting and Outreach to develop and expand industry connections and secure sponsors to support CSCI research, professional development, training, certificate development, and educational initiatives.
- Lead efforts to expand the network of companies engaging with the CSCI and SCM department.
- Promote SCM department capabilities and CSCI events and initiatives to existing and potential CSCI sponsors.
- Supervise the Assistant Director of Project Development.
- Work with the Academic Programs Administrator on event planning and promotion.
- Assist the Executive Director in shaping, articulating and implementing a CSCI strategy and serve in a leadership role for development and fundraising activities by building engagement opportunities with members of the professional practitioner / external stakeholder community.
Students in Auburn University's
SCM program enjoy access to world-class facilities, including Lowder Hall, Horton-Hardgrave Hall, and the
RFID Lab. The
CSCI creates a fertile research environment in which scholars, students, and external partners collaborate to advance knowledge, drive thought leadership, and create practical solutions for supply chain stakeholder communities.
About the College: The Harbert College of Business has a strong tradition of providing highly desirable graduates and generating knowledge that drives diverse business thought and sustainable business practice. The college and its programs consistently rank among the nation's best public undergraduate and graduate business programs. The Harbert College has experienced steady enrollment growth in recent years and currently serves well over 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students through six academic departments offering eight undergraduate majors and multiple Masters and Ph.D. options. The college pioneered online masters and executive education programs that are now ranked among the very best in the nation. The college has invested in building a nationally recognized faculty that moves thought forward through research, engages with industry, and delivers relevant and current instruction.
About Auburn University: The Auburn family values tradition, yet eagerly prepares for the future. Rooted in more than 160 years of tradition, Auburn University occupies 1,841 acres and is the academic home to more than 30,000 students. Auburn's commitment to active student engagement and professional success, and public/private partnerships garners a growing reputation for outreach and extension that delivers broad economic, health and societal impact. Auburn University is one of the best places to work in the state of Alabama, according to the 2024 America's Best-in-State Employers list released by Forbes magazine.
Location: Auburn, AL, is a vibrant and thriving college town and community. Southern Living recently recognized the city of Auburn as one of the top small towns in the South and Money magazine named Auburn as the best place to live in Alabama. Known as the 'Loveliest Village on the Plains,' Auburn offers a high quality of life, including a vibrant cultural scene at the new Gogue Performing Arts Center,
SEC sports throughout the academic year, national award-winning chefs and restaurants, a K-12 school system that is top-ranked in the state, general and concierge healthcare options, and an exceptional College of Veterinary Medicine for pet care. Chewacla State Park, just five miles from campus, offers camping, hiking, and mountain biking, as well as swimming and boating opportunities. Auburn's historical sister town, Opelika, is a fifteen-minute drive and has become known for its eclectic downtown offerings including multiple breweries, boutiques, and hobby shops. The Atlanta Hartsfield International Airport is only 90 minutes away, with multiple shuttle service options to/from Auburn daily. Birmingham is a similar drive to the north and Montgomery, the state capital, is only 50 minutes to the southwest of Auburn. Beaches and mountains are only a 3-4 hour drive. Auburn University is understanding of and sensitive to the family needs of faculty, including dual-career couples.
Auburn University is an
EEO/Vet/Disability employer. |
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Jan 29, 2025