Executive Director of Research Infrastructure

18 hours ago


Worcester, Massachusetts, United States Worcester Polytechnic Institute Full time
Job Title: Executive Director of Research Infrastructure Job Summary: The Executive Director of Research Infrastructure is responsible for leading the strategic planning and operational support of WPI's research infrastructure and core facilities. This role provides centralized leadership and guidance on the enhancement of research infrastructure, core facilities, and broader research activities. Key Responsibilities: * Establish a faculty advisory committee to create a strategic plan for research infrastructure, focusing on maximizing usage capacity and forecasting equipment maintenance needs * Coordinate with core facility management to establish and operationalize research infrastructure, advancing the institution's research mission and facilitating productive and sustainable research activities * Oversee the day-to-day provision of operational and user support of centralized core facilities, ensuring optimal customer satisfaction and compliance with relevant regulations and guidelines * Develop and implement policies and procedures for identifying, processing, and administering user proposals, and developing 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 * Design, establish, and maintain an organizational structure and staffing to effectively accomplish the organization's goals and objectives 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 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.

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