DIRECTOR OF MISSOURI S&T ST. LOUIS PROGRAMS #00096601

Kummer College

Why Join Us?

• Impact: You will be shaping the future of graduate education and expanding access to quality programs in a thriving city.
• Growth Opportunities: With our expansion in St. Louis, there is ample room for professional development and career advancement.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside passionate colleagues both onsite and at the main campus to increase access to education.

If you are a proactive, motivated, and strategic leader ready to make an impact on the next generation of graduate students, we encourage you to apply!

Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T) is an esteemed R1 institution located in Rolla, Missouri that is known for its academic rigor, innovative research, and a commitment to creating meaningful educational experiences. As we expand our onsite professional graduate offerings to the St. Louis, Missouri area, we are seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Director of Missouri S&T St. Louis Programs to oversee our vibrant graduate professional offerings in St. Louis. This role will be pivotal in driving the growth and success of our graduate degree programs outside of our main Rolla campus, providing an exciting opportunity to contribute to the future of education.

As the Director of Missouri S&T St. Louis Programs, you will be the cornerstone of our St. Louis graduate operations. In collaboration with Missouri S&T's academic departments, you will manage all aspects of graduate program offerings onsite in St. Louis, focusing on recruitment, course scheduling, enrollment, and fostering a strong connection between Missouri S&T and the local St. Louis community. You will also have the opportunity as an Assistant Professor of Practice to teach onsite for one or more Missouri S&T programs based on your background and experience. This is an exciting opportunity to make a direct impact on the academic and professional trajectories of graduate students while helping the university expand its presence in a key metropolitan area.

Key Responsibilities:

• Program Management: Oversee day-to-day operations of Missouri S&T graduate degree and graduate certificate programs in St. Louis, ensuring they run smoothly and meet academic and institutional standards
• Recruitment & Outreach: Lead recruitment efforts in St. Louis, identifying and engaging prospective students through community events, partnerships, digital platforms, and other forms of marketing and outreach
• Local Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain relationships and partnerships with local organizations, businesses, and community leaders to enhance program visibility and attract top-tier student applicants
• Enrollment Management: Working with students and the Missouri S&T academic departments, as needed, during the enrollment process, from application to acceptance
• Scheduling & Coordination: Develop and manage the local St. Louis course schedules and local instructor hiring, ensuring that faculty and student needs are met and that the program runs efficiently
• Student Support: Serve as a key point of contact for St. Louis students, helping to ensure overall student satisfaction
• Reporting & Compliance: Monitor program performance and report on key metrics related to enrollment, retention, and program success
• Academic Unit Collaboration: Work with existing Missouri S&T academic units to develop new onsite St. Louis offerings as required
• Teaching: Provide instruction for one or more onsite graduate programs

Job Location: St. Louis, MO (with occasional day travel to the Missouri S&T campus in Rolla, MO)

• Master's degree
• Previous experience as a unit director or manager providing leadership, administration, and organization, with responsibility for unit success and growth
• The ability to teach in one of Missouri S&T's graduate programs
• Strong written, verbal, online, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Doctoral degree in a current Missouri S&T discipline (for instance, Engineering Management, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Management, or a similar field) in order to support teaching within one or more offered programs
• Teaching experience
• Experience in higher education administration, preferably in graduate program management or student services
• Experience in student recruitment, retention strategies, and community engagement
• Knowledge of academic scheduling and enrollment processes
• Familiarity with higher education technologies (learning management systems, etc.)
• Ability to engage student populations

The anticipated hiring range for this position has been established as $105,000-$120,000 annually.

Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the individual's particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

University Title: ACADEMIC DIRECTOR
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Please submit a cover letter, CV/resume, and the contact information of three professional references. The application review process will begin November 10th, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. The position has an anticipated start date of November 24th, 2025, or later as agreed upon. For general inquiries before applying, please contact the search committee chair, Dr. David Enke, at enke@mst.edu.

University Information
Missouri S&T is one of the nation's leading research universities with over 100-degree programs in 39 disciplines. It was founded in 1870 as one of the first technological institutions west of the Mississippi River. Located about 100 miles west of St. Louis in the vibrant community of Rolla, Missouri S&T is an accessible, safe, and friendly campus surrounded by Ozarks' scenery. Missouri S&T offers undergraduate degrees in engineering, the sciences, liberal arts, humanities, and business, with M.S. and Ph.D. programs available in many of the science and engineering programs. With over 7,000 students and 300 faculty, Missouri S&T is big enough to accommodate a broad population, yet small enough for individuals to build high visibility and impactful careers.

KUMMER COLLEGE
Established in 2022, The Kummer College serves as a pathbreaking model for social impact, technology transfer, and interdisciplinary collaboration within a future-oriented STEM-focused university. Supported by the Kummer Institute Foundation at Missouri S&T, this unique college integrates key academic, co-curricular, and administrative activities related to technology commercialization, business innovation and entrepreneurship, systems thinking, and economic development. Within The Kummer College lives several departments: Department of Business and Information Technology (BIT), Department of Economics, Department of Engineering Management and Systems Engineering (EMSE) and Kummer Student Programs.

COLLEGE of ENGINEERING & COMPUTING (CEC)
Missouri S&T's College of Engineering and Computing is the largest of three colleges at S&T, accounting for approximately 80% of the total enrollment (about 4,500 undergraduates and 800 graduate students). The college includes more than 170 ranked faculty members who serve in 16 undergraduate programs, all with master's and doctoral equivalents organized into nine academic departments. The college recently added a bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering and a Ph.D. in bioengineering, both starting in fall 2024. Missouri S&T, supported by the College of Engineering and Computing, is nationally recognized for its career outcomes and ROI.

COLLEGE of ARTS, SCIENCES, & EDUCATION (CASE)
The College of Arts, Sciences, and Education is a catalyst of innovation, creativity, and discovery, where students and faculty work side-by-side to create and share knowledge and understanding. From arts and humanities to the natural and social sciences, the College of Arts, Sciences, and Education has a program for everyone. The College of Arts, Sciences, and Education (CASE) is made up of eleven units including Air Force ROTC, Army ROTC, Arts, Languages and Philosophy, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, English and Technical Communication, History and Political Science, Mathematics and Statistics, Physics, Psychological Science, and Education. The college is home to over 90 tenured/tenure-track and 44 non-tenure-track faculty members. CASE offers more than 85 different academic options including certificates, minors, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees.

About Rolla
Rolla, Missouri offers several great advantages that help individuals enjoy a high quality of life. Rolla is an ideal place for families, with its low cost of living, excellent schools, safe neighborhoods, and a range of recreational activities suitable for all ages. The Ozark Scenic Riverways and beautiful landscapes offers abundant opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts of every lifestyle. With its vibrant community, Rolla hosts multiple events, concerts, art exhibitions, and theater performances throughout the year. The university's Leach Theatre showcases nationally renowned performers for campus and community alike. Overall, living in Rolla offers a high quality of life with a supportive community, affordable living, beautiful natural surroundings, and numerous opportunities for personal and professional growth.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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