Rochester Institute of Technology

Associate Director, CIMS

Rochester Institute of Technology$130K — $209K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field; Master's or PhD preferred
  • 15 years of relevant experience or equivalent education/experience
  • Strong knowledge in Sustainability, Manufacturing, Materials Science, or Energy Systems
  • Proven project management skills, including staff supervision
  • Experience in leading large competitive proposals and execution of applied research projects

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute strategic planning for research programs
  • Oversee relationship management with clients and funding agencies
  • Independently seek and write grants and project proposals
  • Manage research projects, including budget and resource allocation
  • Conduct applied research and perform advanced analysis
  • Prepare and present research findings in reports and publications
  • Supervise research capabilities and financial performance of assigned units

Benefits

  • Access to a supportive academic community
  • Opportunity to lead impactful research initiatives
  • Collaborative environment with university and industry stakeholders
  • Potential for professional development and conference participation
  • Engagement in high-level project management and strategy execution
Full Job Description
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

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Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume

About Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) is a private research university located in Rochester, New York. The university offers undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral and professional degrees and online masters as well. RIT is composed of nine academic colleges, including the National Technical Institute for the Deaf. The university is internationally recognized and ranked as one of the top universities in the United States for undergraduate programs in engineering, business, and computing.
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