Faculty Administrator and Deputy Director, Institute for Simulation and Training

University of Central Florida • Orlando, FL

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About The Position

The Institute for Simulation and Training (IST) at the University of Central Florida (UCF) is seeking applicants for a full-time, 12-month, non-tenure, faculty administrator and deputy director (associate director) position which reports to the director of IST. The Deputy Director supports the strategic, operational, and research agenda of IST. This role assists the Director in developing institute programs, partnerships, and personnel, ensuring effective execution of research initiatives and the advancement of modeling & simulation capabilities across scientific, defense, healthcare, engineering, and other core domains. The incumbent will act on behalf of the Director as needed. In addition to leading role in securing external funding - serving as Principal Investigator (PI) and /or Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI) and in shaping the institute's long-term research strategy.

Requirements

• Master's degree from an accredited institution in Engineering, Computer Science, strategy & policy, or a related discipline in technical strategic business development is required at time of application.
• A demonstrated record of building relationships with government and industry sponsors to ensure external research funding and strategic partnerships that contribute to the goals and missions of the university.
• All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring immigration sponsorship, including but not limited to non-immigrant visas, such as H1B, STEM, or F1, now and in the future.

Nice To Haves

• 10+ years of professional experience in leadership.
• Prior administrative and research business development experience.
• Ability to obtain secret or top-secret clearance.
• Experience in Department of War (DoW) formerly Department of Defense (DoD) or other federal lab leadership.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director in developing and implementing the institute's strategic plan, research agenda, and growth initiatives.
• Support the Director in routine operations of the institute.
• Serve as Acting Director during the Director's absence, exercising delegated authority in academic, administrative, and operational matters.
• Recruiting and mentoring research and technology development team members (faculty, staff and students).
• Engaging existing research sponsors and stakeholders on current and prospective projects.
• Serve as PI or Co-PI on competitive external research grants and contracts.
• Represent the director and institute in internal and external meetings, conferences, and collaborative ventures as required.
• Cultivate and sustain partnerships with government agencies, industry sponsors, and academic collaborators (e.g. joint opportunities development, in-kind support, workforce development initiatives, and service opportunities).
• Facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration between multiple PIs, research/technology development teams and colleges/departments on large-scale research projects and proposals.
• Lead the development of large-scale proposals and funding opportunities from federal agencies, industry, or foundations.

Benefits

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid time off, including annual (12-month faculty) and sick time off and paid holidays.
• Retirement savings options.
• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions.
• Education assistance.
• Flexible work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees