Associate Director, Administrative Operations

MSU Jobs•Starkville, MS

14h

About The Position

The Associate Director, Administrative Operations (ADO) will report directly to the Director of the Raspet Flight Research Laboratory (Raspet) and support senior staff in advancing the mission of Raspet to “Advance aerospace technologies, practices, and safety through solution-oriented aeronautical research and partnerships to solve the most challenging problems for our customers and the nation.” The ADO will ensure effective coordination of initiatives and communication across flight operations, research engineering, program management, and business units as well as support coordination with the broader MSU community and external stakeholders. The ADO will engage with internal and external stakeholders to understand the numerous initiatives, projects, and objectives of Raspet’s research and service mission, providing support and coordination at Raspet.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in a related field and 5 years of experience in a leadership position.
Must have experience in aerospace and flight operational environments with knowledge of aviation regulatory processes, civil or defense.

Nice To Haves

Doctoral Degree in relevant field of study, demonstrated leadership and administrative experience, and 10+ years of experience in a leadership and/or management role supporting cross functional teams in aviation and/or defense.
Vision and leadership for the lab and its research programs.
Exceptional academic and administrative skills.
A strong commitment to developing and expanding research programs,
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in-writing.

Responsibilities

Assist the Director in the execution of daily requirements to advance the organization and lead the organization at times when the Director is unavailable
Identify, implement, and lead enhanced coordination of research initiatives to expand opportunities, advance impact, and increase funding
Serve to advance strategic collaboration with Raspet’s aerospace industry and government partners to offer research, facilities, and/or operational support that aligns with Raspet’s mission
Assist with proposal and program development and execution as needed, including partnership development opportunities, university projects, and regional development.
Assist with key programs or projects to directly oversee execution as program manager
Support large Raspet efforts to improve facilities and/or develop relationships along with the Associate Director of Operations for alternative locations for operational testing, training, research, and development
Lead efforts to improve internal communication between units, strategic planning processes, operating procedures and responsibilities as well as frequent overviews of organizational activities
Oversee the further development of Raspet’s safety management and qualified assurances documentation processes and serve as an alternative aviation safety officer when necessary
Support the director and senior leadership to participate in a variety of events with external stakeholders to represent the interests of Raspet and MSU
Assist with overall administration of staff activities to include trainings, evaluations, promotion processes, and recruitment
Assist with budgetary oversight and fiscal management as requested
Aid the Director and Associate Director of Research Engineering in Raspet’s efforts to maintain coordination with the Bagley College of Engineering and appropriate department heads to ensure collaboration across research endeavors
Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.