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Associate Director, CIMS

Rochester Institute of Technology · Rochester, NY1mo ago
$131k – $209k

BS-level Management / Director roles on Crosslinked list a median of $162k (91 that show pay).

Lead research strategy, grants, and operations for RIT's sustainability, manufacturing, and materials science programs.

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Why it is interesting. Director-level PI role with institution-wide span, owning labs, staff, and large competitive proposals in materials and manufacturing.

Might not be for you. 15 years experience required and heavy grant-writing/administrative load — not a bench-science role.

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Core polymer roleStrong domain knowledge (theory and applications) of Sustainability, Manufacturing, Materials Science, or Energy Systems

Seniority
Director+
Work
On-site
Type
Full-time
Degree
BS
Experience
15+ yrs
Industry
General manufacturing
Role
Management / Director
Visa
No sponsorship
Benefits
equity/stock

Role details

**Essential Duties & Responsibilities**

  • Develops and executes planning and strategy for assigned research program
  • Leads relationship management with internal and external stakeholders including clients and funding agencies
  • Independently seeks and writes grants and project proposals, develops business plans, and identifies new projects to generate funding
  • Leads and manages research projects including scope, budget, resource management, deliverables, and reporting
  • Conducts applied research and performs advanced analysis
  • Plans and presents results in reports, publications, technical white papers, and meetings. Serves as lead author
  • Other duties as assigned

**Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities**

  • Knowledge of engineering principles, system design, and applied technologies across relevant domains
  • Knowledge of safety standards, compliance requirements, and quality assurance protocols in technical environments
  • Knowledge of publishing and reporting requirements
  • Skill in project management including the supervision of others
  • Ability to manage and cultivate relationships with sponsors and stakeholders
  • Ability to independently contribute to professional conferences, societies, committees, or review groups

**Minimum Education & Experience**

  • Bachelor's degree in related field
  • 15 years of relevant experience
  • Equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered

**Job Level Overview**

Management and People Leadership Level 3 - Heads a department, multiple smaller functions with a department, or a specialized function with institution-wide span. Integrates strategic thinking to drive cross functional initiatives to optimize efficiency, performance, and innovation.

Essential Duties

  • Oversees development, management, and operations of research capabilities (laboratories, facilities, staff) and financial performance of assigned units

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

  • Strong domain knowledge (theory and applications) of Sustainability, Manufacturing, Materials Science, or Energy Systems.
  • Ability to manage and cultivate relationships with university, industrial, and government sponsors, partners, and stakeholders
  • Demonstrated ability to lead development of large competitive proposals and execution of applied research projects in sustainability, manufacturing, materials science, or energy systems.

Minimum Education & Experience

  • Masters in related technical field or MBA, PhD preferred

FLSA Category

Exempt

Work Location

On Campus

**Compensation**

$130,800 - $209,300

Application Materials

When you are ready to complete an application for this position please be prepared to submit the below requested information. This will be required to ensure your application is processed in a timely manner.

Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

**Additional Details**

In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources.

RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law.

If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to [email protected]. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

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What is the salary for the Associate Director, CIMS role at Rochester Institute of Technology?

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What degree is required for the Associate Director, CIMS role at Rochester Institute of Technology?

The posting accepts the following combinations: BS + 15 years, MS + 0 years, PhD + 0 years.

How many years of experience does this Associate Director, CIMS role require?

The posting calls for at least 15 years of relevant experience.