Strategic Research Infrastructure Leader

3 weeks ago

Worcester, Worcestershire, United Kingdom Worcester Polytechnic Institute Full time

Job Title: Executive Director Research Facilities

Job Summary:

The Executive Director for Research Facilities plays a pivotal role in shaping the research infrastructure at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI). This position oversees the development and implementation of strategic plans to maximize scientific output and operational efficiencies within WPI's research infrastructure and core facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Establish a faculty advisory committee to create 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 the necessary research infrastructure to advance WPI's research mission and facilitate productive and sustainable research activities and external engagement.
  • Oversee the day-to-day provision of operational and user support of centralized core facilities, ensuring optimal customer satisfaction, adherence to relevant funding agency provisions, and compliance with all relevant regulations, guidelines, policies, and standards.
  • Manage the installation of new equipment, maintenance/vendor relations, and troubleshoot/repair equipment not under service contract. Identify and decommission out of date equipment and technology.
  • Develop and implement policies and procedures for identifying, processing, and administering user proposals, and develop comprehensive systems for capturing appropriate tracking data.
  • Provide guidance and useful tools for core facility short-term goals and objectives, long-range strategic plans, policies, and operating procedures, enabling leaders across WPI to monitor and evaluate programmatic and operational effectiveness, and facilitate changes required for improvement.
  • Manage core facility communications, including website, social media, client feedback, and print media. Conduct tours, demonstrations, and instructional workshops.
  • Design, establish, and maintain an organizational structure and staffing to effectively accomplish the organization's goals and objectives, oversee recruitment, training, supervision, and evaluation of unit staff.
  • Lead and/or assist in preparation and writing of grant and budget proposals, prepare written and oral reports to other units, and support agencies, collaborate on relevant grant opportunities for core operating support, infrastructure expansion/sustainment, and scientific instrument purchases.
  • Present core services and research findings at seminars and conferences.

Requirements:

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

Equal Opportunity Employer: WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer that actively seeks to increase the diversity of its workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. 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. It is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.

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