Associate Director, CIMS

Rochester Institute of Technology

4d • $130,800 - $209,300 • Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Director, CIMS oversees the development, management, and operations of assigned research capabilities, including laboratories, facilities, and staff, as well as the financial performance of assigned units. The role develops and executes planning and strategy for assigned research programs and leads relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including clients and funding agencies.

The Associate Director independently seeks and writes grants and project proposals, develops business plans, and identifies new projects to generate funding. The role leads and manages research projects, including scope, budget, resource management, deliverables, and reporting; conducts applied research and advanced analysis; and plans and presents results in reports, publications, technical white papers, and meetings, serving as lead author. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 15 years of relevant experience; an equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered.
• 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.
• Project management skills, 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.
• Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Strong domain knowledge in the theory and applications of sustainability, manufacturing, materials science, or energy systems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead development of large competitive proposals and execution of applied research projects in sustainability, manufacturing, materials science, or energy systems.
• A master's degree in a related technical field or an MBA; a Ph.D. is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development, management, and operations of assigned research capabilities, including laboratories, facilities, and staff, and their financial performance.
• Develop and execute planning and strategy for assigned research programs.
• Lead relationship management with internal and external stakeholders, including clients and funding agencies.
• Independently seek and write grants and project proposals, develop business plans, and identify new projects to generate funding.
• Lead and manage research projects, including scope, budget, resource management, deliverables, and reporting.
• Conduct applied research and perform advanced analysis.
• Plan and present results in reports, publications, technical white papers, and meetings; serve as lead author.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director