Global Innovation and Design Lab Manager

4 days ago

Seattle, Washington, United States University of Washington Full time
Job Title: Managing Director of the Institute for Innovation and Global Engagement

The University of Washington Tacoma is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Managing Director to lead the Institute for Innovation and Global Engagement (IIGE). This is a unique opportunity to promote global engagement through innovative program building and collaborative coordination with academic units across campus.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Execute the operations of the Global Innovation and Design (GID) Lab and work closely with the Program Administrator to ensure seamless operations across academic and professional programs.
  • Carry out the administrative operations of the IIGE in collaboration with a highly invested team contributing to the development of the staff team as a whole.
  • Advise the AVC and other unit and UWT leadership on strategic and tactical directions.
  • Build credible relationships with faculty, staff, and students that will facilitate an effective organization.
  • Support members of the IIGE Community Advisory Board, Innovation Action Network, and community partners, as well as IIGE faculty and students, as needed.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in global studies or communication or human-centered design or a related field.
  • A minimum of 6 years of experience within an academic or business unit to include increasingly responsible experience related to daily administration of all routine business operations and activities including budget management, project coordination, and establishing/maintaining client relationships.
  • A demonstrated record of managerial success, execution of initiatives, collaboration across diverse populations, and commitment to access and inclusion.
  • Practical experience in the fields of human-centered design or design research, student recruitment, enrollment, retention, advising/counseling, faculty support, and community engagement.
  • Demonstrated experience in change management and process improvement.
  • Proven ability to define issues, strategically plan options, and define solutions.
  • Strong software skills including Microsoft Office suite and collaborative software.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Track record of working effectively and collaboratively with the leadership of an academic center or department.
What We Offer:

As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. You will have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state, and around the world. You will be part of a team that is deeply invested in its local communities and in student success.

The University of Washington Tacoma is an anchor institution that is deeply invested in its local communities and in student success. As one of three campuses of a world-class university, UW Tacoma is dedicated to interdisciplinary and innovative teaching and scholarship and to engaging the community in mutually beneficial partnerships.

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