Director Administration CURB Engineering

Collaborate with faculty members and researchers to facilitate research activities and projects.
Manage project timelines: develop timelines and align across all projects, prioritization of activities, organize and participate in regular meetings with the company sponsors, consultants and other personnel involved with the projects to track status, ensure issues are addressed and resolved and ensure project goals are met. Track project metrics for evaluation, coordinating with the external evaluator on Center performance.
Ongoing development and implementation of the center’s strategic plan in collaboration with Center Director and Center Executive Leadership Council.
Provide strategic leadership and administrative support to the Engineering Research Center. Oversee the operations of the center, including communication management, budget planning, monitoring, and evaluation. Serve as the point of contact with NSF, partner universities, and institutional officers.
Establish and maintain partnerships with industry, government agencies, and other research organizations.
Assist in proposal development and fundraising efforts to support the center’s activities.
Oversee staff recruitment, performance evaluation, and professional development.
Prepare regular reports and presentations for the Center Executive Leadership Council, Deans Council, and National Science Foundation.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Familiarity with relevant institutional policies and procedures
PhD or terminal degree or combination of education and experience may substitute for minimum education.
Research Laboratory Operations (5 Years)
Academic Research
Budget Management
Communication
Financial Forecasting
Grant Administration
Leadership
Organization Administration
Research Administration
Research Funding
Team Collaboration