Research Facilities Director

1 week ago

Worcester, Worcestershire, United Kingdom Worcester Polytechnic Institute Full time

Job Title: Executive Director Research Facilities

Job Summary:

The Executive Director of Research Facilities is a key leadership position at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, responsible for overseeing the strategic planning and operational support of research infrastructure across the campus. This role requires a strong understanding of research operations, business strategy, and collaboration with stakeholders from various sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement a strategic plan for research infrastructure, focusing on maximizing usage capacity, forecasting equipment maintenance, and technology refresh needs.
  • Coordinate with core facility management to establish and operationalize research infrastructure that advances the institution's research mission and facilitates productive and sustainable research activities.
  • Oversee the day-to-day provision of operational and user support for centralized core facilities, ensuring optimal customer satisfaction, adherence to funding agency provisions, and compliance with relevant regulations.
  • Manage the installation of new equipment, maintenance, and vendor relations, negotiating service contracts, and troubleshooting/repairing equipment not under service contract.
  • Develop and implement policies and procedures for identifying, processing, and administering user proposals, and comprehensive systems for capturing tracking data.
  • Provide guidance and tools for core facility short-term goals and objectives, long-range strategic plans, policies, and operating procedures.
  • Manage core facility communications, including website, social media, client feedback, and print media, conducting tours, demonstrations, and instructional workshops.
  • Design and maintain an organizational structure and staffing to effectively accomplish the organization's goals and objectives, overseeing recruitment, training, supervision, and evaluation of unit staff.
  • Lead and/or assist in preparing and writing grant and budget proposals, preparing written and oral reports to other units, and supporting agencies.
  • Present core services and research findings at seminars and conferences.

Requirements:

  • Doctoral degree from an accredited institution.
  • 5+ years of progressively responsible related research facility management experience.
  • Experience in business strategy and operations, and developing business models/marketing services to internal and external customers.
  • Demonstrated track record of developing and maintaining collaborative working relationships among stakeholders in university, industry, government, and/or non-profit sectors.
  • Excellent technical and interpersonal communication skills, and comfortable with public speaking.
  • Outstanding leadership skills and ability to build transdisciplinary teams.
  • Strong documentation skills to assist in writing proposals, comprehensive reports for clients, and collaboration for scientific projects.

WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Worcester Polytechnic Institute is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination. It seeks individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration, inclusion, problem-solving, innovation, high performance, and change-making.

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