FRIB Chief Administrative Officer

at  Michigan State University

Michigan State University operates FRIB as a user facility for the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science (DOE-SC), supporting the mission of the DOE-SC Office of Nuclear Physics.
As one of 28 DOE-SC user facilities, FRIB provides researchers with one of the most advanced tools of modern science to study rare isotopes or short-lived nuclei not normally found on Earth. FRIB hosts what is designed to be the most powerful heavy-ion accelerator, enabling scientists to make discoveries about the properties of rare isotopes, nuclear astrophysics, fundamental interactions, and applications for society, including in medicine, homeland security, and industry.
User facility operation is supported by the DOE-SC Office of Nuclear Physics. MSU’s nuclear physics graduate program is a top-ranked program nationally, according to U.S. News & World Report.
This position affords an exciting opportunity to become part of the world-class FRIB Laboratory that enables unique discovery opportunities in nuclear science.
The FRIB Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) reports to the Laboratory Director and is a member of the FRIB executive leadership team. The CAO leads critical administrative functions, balances and tracks multiple client priorities, and delivers high-quality performance results in alignment with Laboratory goals and initiatives.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing an advanced science or professional degree.
• 10 or more years of related and progressively more responsible work experience in administration, project management, or program development or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience leading, coordinating, and managing multiple administrative functions, ensuring deadlines, budgets, and deliverables are met.
• Working collaboratively with many groups to drive streamlined workflows and processes and resolve potential bottlenecks.
• Experience ensuring adherence to and timely updates of policies, regulations, and procedures, as well as preparation of detailed reporting for stakeholders and relevant external groups.
• Experience articulating and communicating complex ideas clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience establishing clear performance metrics for departments, teams, and individuals, conducting periodic assessments, and providing transparent feedback to ensure goals are being achieved and adjusting as necessary to keep projects on track.
• Experience building durable and collaborative relationships, ensuring constructive interactions and anticipating and addressing conflicts as they arise while quickly integrating new information and challenges in fast-paced situations.
• Experience making sound decisions with reasoned and data-driven foundations under pressure while managing multiple priorities and stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage diverse teams and deliver performance results on time and under pressure.
• Familiarity with working in an environment subject to multiple regulatory frameworks.
• Experience with DOE Office of Science SC preferred.

Please refer the Job description for details