Director of Shared Research Facilities

at  California State University

Job no: 540841
Work type: Management (MPP)
Location: San Diego
Categories: MPP, At-Will, Full Time, Research, Telecommute eligible (work onsite as scheduled and/or as requested and telecommute as scheduled)
Position Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Senior Associate Vice President for Research within the SDSU Division of Research and Innovation (DRI), the Director of Shared Research Facilities provides strategic oversight and coordination for shared core facility operations. Under the direction of the Senior Associate Vice President, the Director of Shared Research Facilities will work closely with shared facility stakeholders (e.g., core facility leadership, faculty, students, technicians, etc.), college deans, and other leadership within DRI. The Director of Shared Research Facilities will provide critical leadership and vision for supporting and advancing the research mission of SDSU and will be essential to the development and sustainability of new shared research facilities as well as the maintenance of existing facilities. We seek equity-minded candidates with demonstrated experience and commitment to working effectively with minoritized faculty, staff, students, and community members.
This is a full-time (1.0 time-base), benefits-eligible, at-will position. This position is designated exempt under FLSA and is not eligible for overtime compensation. Standard SDSU work hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs.
This position is approved for partial telecommuting with onsite work in San Diego.

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY

The Division of Research and Innovation (DRI) is the central university office with oversight of the SDSU Research Foundation, and the following units: Innovation, Research Operations, Research Advancement, Research Support Services, Technology Transfer, the ZIP Launchpad, Research Communications, Undergraduate Research, and a specialized IT unit. The leader of the unit is the Vice President for Research and Innovation. As the chief research officer for SDSU, the VPRI is responsible for institutional approval of all grant and contract proposals relating to sponsored research, instruction, and service agreements as well as developing partnerships for the Innovation District as part of the SDSU Mission Valley Development. The mission of the DRI is to amplify and invest in transformative, multidisciplinary research, scholarship, and creative activities and fortify San Diego State University as a premier community-engaged and border-connected public research university where excellence and access converge. Our vision is to encourage university and community partners to push the limits of imagination and discovery, catalyzing innovative, equitable, and collaborative solutions to society’s most pressing challenges.
For more information regarding the Division of Research and Innovation, click here.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a research laboratory environment in academia or industry.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, collaborative team environment.
• Ability to prioritize competing priorities and tasks.
• Supervisory experience.
• Experience setting up shared services recharge or cost centers.
• Knowledge of federal core facility cost studies and accounting practices.
• Experience obtaining external funding for research from federal funding agencies.
• Demonstrated experience and commitment to serving individuals from minoritized backgrounds.
• Ability to reflect on and challenge practices that create inequities for faculty, staff, and students.
• Postgraduate degree (e.g., Masters) in science or engineering OR an MBA with a scientific or technical background is preferred.

Please refer the Job description for details