The Atlanta University Center Consortium (AUCC), the world's oldest and largest association of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), invites applications and nominations for the position of Senior Director of STEM-S Research and Data Science Initiatives. The Senior Director will provide strategic leadership in advancing STEM-S and Data Science education and pedagogies. The role represents a one-of-a-kind opportunity for a professional to coordinate data science and STEM at four renowned HBCU’s (Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, Morehouse School of Medicine, and Spelman College), and to positively impact the future careers of students in the data-related fields.
The AUCC Data Science Initiative is a collaborative effort designed to create a data-literate workforce equipped to address 21st-century challenges through an interdisciplinary approach. By embedding data science into the core of the Consortium’s academic and research infrastructure, the AUCC aims to foster a new generation of scholars and professionals poised to lead in an increasingly data-driven world. The Data Science Initiative has experienced significant progress since being established in 2018. It has supported over 44 AUCC faculty in developing data science research and curricula and has established minors at all four AUCC institutions. It has had strong support internally and has received prestigious external funding from public and private sources, including MasterCard, the United Health Group, Microsoft, Home Depot, and Google—to name a few.
The Senior Director will continue to develop the Data Science Institute by promoting the emerging data science educational programs and facilitating interdisciplinary industry and government partnerships, and community outreach. With the ability to translate a collective vision into actionable strategies, the Senior Director synthesizes input from faculty, staff, and institutional leaders to build a cohesive roadmap for the consortium’s success. One of the exciting challenges for the Senior Director will be to set a common vision for success for Data Science in the AUCC that inspires and attracts faculty and students to the academic ecosystem for Data Science.
The strategic path forward will involve collaborative and inter-institutional work and will embrace and respect the individual missions and cultures at all of the institutions. The Senior Director will bring exceptional communication and listening skills to facilitate the future success for Data Science at the AUCC. The ultimate goal is for the Data Science Initiative to be one of the leading efforts in cutting-edge education and research in the region and in the nation.
Minimum and desired qualifications along with additional information about the position and AUCC can be found in the leadership profile:
AGB Search is pleased to assist the AUCC with this leadership search.
To apply for the position of Senior Director, candidates are requested to submit i) a curriculum vitae or resume; ii) a letter of interest that addresses the qualifications and attributes in the profile; iii) contact information for five references (to be contacted at a later date with the candidate’s permission).
For best consideration of applications, all materials should be submitted by February 23, 2026 to the AGB Search Portal: bit.ly/4qZiL7n
Nominations and expressions of interest in the position of Senior Director are encouraged. Please direct them to AUCCDirector@agbsearch.com or to the AGB search consultants listed below:
Kim R. Bobby, Ed.D.
AGB Search Principal
253.861.7738
kim.bobby@agbsearch.com
Jerome A. “Jerry” Gilbert, Ph.D.
AGB Search Executive Search Consultant
662.769.1021
Jerry.gilbert@agbsearch.com
