Associate director

The Department of Chemistry, Physics and Atmospheric Science is accepting applications for its Associate Director position.

Examples of Duties

• Operational Leadership: Direct daily operations, workflows, and program staff.
• Grant & Financial Oversight: Oversee federal grant lifecycles, budgets, and compliance.
• Agency Reporting & Compliance: Manage federal deliverable schedules, compile project updates and submit formal annual/final reports to agencies.
• Partnership Development: Foster strategic relationships across academia, government, and industry.
• STEM Initiatives: Lead summer institutes, student pipelines, and mentorship programs.
• Conference Leadership: Organize academic workshops, technical symposia, and interagency events.

Typical Qualifications

• 15+ Years Leadership: Extensive experience directing complex programs and operations.
• Federal Grant Management: Experience in managing major grants from federal US agencies (DoD, NSF, DOE).
• Compliance & Finance: Expertise in federal funding regulations, budget forecasting, and award management.
• Partnership Building: Experience in managing multi-institutional networks across academia, government, and industry.
• Program Execution: Experience in leading STEM outreach, student training programs, and academic symposia.
• Academic Credentials: M.S. degree in Education or related field.