Assistant Director of Research Computing

William and Mary, United States

Updated: 1 day ago
Location: Williamsburg, VIRGINIA
Job Type: FullTime

Position Information
Position Information


Position Number FP960W
Position Title Assistant Director of Research Computing
Employment Category Full Time Professional
Location William & Mary
Department 3H7000 IT
Unit Mission Statement
William & Mary Information Technology (W&M IT) provides a reliable, flexible and secure
technological environment that enables swift and skilled solutions for rapidly changing needs to advance teaching, learning, research, student success and operational efficiency. By developing and nurturing meaningful relationships and collaborations on campus and beyond, W&M IT engages, inspires and empowers community members to achieve their goals. We develop expertise, promote self-service and encourage experimentation while working to drive relevant and sustainable change.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Executive Director of Research Computing, the Assistant Director of Research Computing is responsible for assisting William & Mary (W&M) and Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) faculty/students with computing and computational science initiatives. This includes maintaining W&M/VIMS High Performance Computing (HPC) infrastructure as well as any new hardware/software used for Research Computing.
Primary responsibilities include (but not limited to):
  • Oversee day-to-day management of W&M/VIMS HPC clusters and Research Computing infrastructure
  • Assist faculty/students with use of W&M/VIMS HPC clusters and other research and academic computing resources.
  • Assist Executive Director with administrative tasks, such as budgeting, security reviews, inventory management, etc.
  • Assist with training, documentation, project tracking, and staff management.
Conditions of Employment
  • This position is subject to additional hours that extend beyond the typical work hours, to include weekend or holiday work.
  • May require occasional overnight travel as needed.


Information Security: This position requires administrative access to the university’s information systems and/or sensitive university data. The incumbent is expected to be aware of and adhere to the information security policies of the university as well as all applicable federal, state, and local laws, follow information security best practices applicable to their job area, and to pursue information security training and awareness opportunities when possible.
Essential Designation No
FLSA Exempt
Position Restricted? No, this is a continuing E&G funded position
Position Term 12 month - Continuing
Position Months Faculty or Staff: 12 month
Required Qualifications
Required Qualifications
  • Master’s degree in computer science, computer engineering or a comparable field, or a comparable combination of education and experience
  • Experience managing data centers, supporting HPC clusters, and high-performance computing technologies
  • Strong organizational skills including experience with project management and documentation.
  • ·Extensive experience working with high-performance computing and working with computer hardware/software
  • Experience in programming and shell scripting
  • Expert working knowledge in Linux system administration and best practices in mid-sized, multi-user environments.
  • Knowledge of batch processing, and cluster management,
  • Knowledge of file systems architecture and how to apply to storage and management of research data
  • Understanding of research data management, storage life cycle strategies, and usage and cost optimization
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with faculty and students.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
  • Ph. D. in relevant science field (Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, etc.).
  • Ability to navigate a complex academic environment with multiple concurrent projects.
  • Experience coaching and managing small teams
  • Extensive experience supporting/performing computational research.
  • Extensive experience in relevant programming languages (especially C, CUDA, and Python) and shell scripting.
  • Extensive experience working with computer/server hardware including Ethernet/InfiniBand switching and GPUs.
  • Demonstrated ability to perform research in an academic setting.
  • Expert knowledge in computational science / mathematical methods.
  • Experience with cloud orchestration techniques, containers, and Kubernetes.
Is the position remote work eligible? Not eligible
Remote Work Disclaimer
Remote work eligibility is not guaranteed and is subject to approval. Employee eligibility depends on the likelihood of the employee succeeding in a remote work arrangement and the supervisor’s ability to manage remote workers. Departments and/or Human Resources may amend, alter, change, delete, or modify eligibility.
Advertised Pay Range Up to $120,000
Advertised Pay Range Statement
All hiring rates are commensurate with relevant experience up to the advertised amount considering internal alignment.
University Salary Range U16
Benefits Summary Statement
William & Mary offers our employees a full array of benefits including retirement, health insurance with options for expanded dental and vision along with group and optional life insurance with coverage for spouse and children, flexible spending accounts, and an EAP (Employee Assistance Program).
Our employees enjoy additional university benefits such as educational assistance, professional development, wellness benefits, and a robust holiday schedule. All employees have access to fitness facilities on campus. Staff members also have access to the university libraries, and much more. To learn more, go to: https://www.wm.edu/offices/uhr/benefits/index.php?type=none
Job Open Date 03/21/2024
Review Begin Date
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Application Instructions
Background Check Statement
William & Mary is committed to providing a safe campus community. W&M conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.
EEO Statement
William & Mary values diversity and invites applications from underrepresented groups who will enrich the research, teaching and service missions of the university. The university is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

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