Program Manager - HAQIN South Atlantic Node

Description:

The HAQIN Program Manager will provide day-to-day leadership and operational coordination for North Carolina A&T State University’s South Atlantic Node within the HBCU AI–Quantum Innovation Network. The program manager will support coordination across participating HBCUs and other academic, industry, small-business, workforce, K–12 and government partners. Duties include implementing the node work plan; maintaining schedules, action logs, partner/contact records and deliverables; coordinating institutional capability and gap assessments; convening regional AI and quantum research/workforce stakeholders; supporting the AI and quantum Co-PIs with faculty institutes, short courses, training, and shared curriculum/micro-credential activities; helping organize industry-informed “Problem-to-Pilot” teams and shared-resource access; tracking participant support, travel and event logistics in consultation with authorized university staff; coordinating reporting inputs for NSF , HAQIN central leadership and QEM external evaluation; and contributing to sustainability roadmaps and follow-on collaborations.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit:

North Carolina A&T State University is a public land-grant research university. Nanoengineering, within the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering ( JSNN ), advances interdisciplinary nanoscience/nanoengineering research, advanced materials and devices, shared instrumentation, semiconductor technology and workforce development. NC A&T leads HAQIN’s South Atlantic Node covering North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee, with regional emphasis on aerospace, defense and advanced manufacturing applications of artificial intelligence and quantum information science and engineering. The program manager will support the PI/Co-PIs and HAQIN faculty team in implementing node activities and interfacing with HAQIN’s national lead, other regional nodes, technical partners and the external evaluation team.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physical science, computer science, or a related discipline, and at least three years of progressively responsible experience coordinating sponsored projects, academic programs, multi-partner initiatives, or workforce programs. Demonstrated ability to organize complex events/projects, manage schedules and records, coordinate different stakeholders, prepare reports, and communicate clearly in writing and orally.

All degrees must be awarded by accredited institutions.

Preferred:

Master’s degree in engineering, physical science, computer science, or a related discipline. Experience with NSF or other federal awards, HBCU networks, university research administration, convenings, faculty development, curricula/micro-credentials, AI/quantum information science, nanoengineering, advanced manufacturing, aerospace/defense workforce ecosystems, and cross-institutional partnerships. Strong organizational, interpersonal and data-management skills; demonstrated success in supporting measurable outcomes and externally funded initiatives.

All degrees must be awarded by accredited institutions.

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 permanent employees include the following and more;

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
• Community Service Leave
• Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina
• 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
• and more

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.