Assistant Director

University of Texas at Dallas, United States

Updated: about 1 year ago
Location: Richardson, TEXAS
Deadline: 08 Mar 2023

Posting Details
Posting Details


Posting Number S04725P
Position Title Assistant Director
Functional Title Assistant Director of Wind Tunnel and Research Operations
Department Office of Research and Innovation
Salary Range up to $115,000 DOQ
Pay Basis Monthly
Position Status Regular full-time
Location Richardson
Position End Date (if temporary)
Posting Open Date 03/02/2023
Posting Close Date 03/08/2023
Open Until Filled No
Desired Start Date 04/17/2023
Job Summary
Duties and Responsibilities will entail administrative support for the Office of Research and innovation in serving as Assistant Director and administrator of operations within the Boundary Layer and Subsonic Wind Tunnel (BLAST) facility at the University of Texas at Dallas in support of its mission to investigate viable solutions for land-based and offshore wind power, as well as ancillary research facility-related tasks within the Office of Research and Innovations research operations programs.
Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in related field.
Three plus years relevant professional experience.
Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Education and Experience
Preferred Experience:
  • 3 to 5 years of experience in the hiring, direction, coordination, and evaluation of assigned employees
  • strong history of excellent customer service in a research environment.


Preferred Skills & Abilities:
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies within a diverse community.
  • Ability to supervise staff and contractors and coordinate projects of varying complexity.
  • Ability to use independent judgment and to manage and impart confidential information.
  • Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
  • Ability to clearly communicate complex technical information in a manner that is understandable to non‐specialist personnel.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Specifically, the purpose of this position is the effective administration of facilities‐related projects and resources to meet the strategic research goals of the Office of Research and Innovation and BLAST Institute faculty researchers by:
1) Providing dedicated and consistent faculty facing support and administrative oversight of mechanical, electrical, and environmental systems supporting the BLAST facility and its mission
2) Quality assurance support including routine surveillance of critical research facilities which includes preparation of reports and recommendations for quantitative improvements in maintenance and operations strategies, and to provide updates on facility conditions and contractor services in assuring shareholder satisfaction, compliance and accountability
3) Equipment procurement and installation including maintaining up‐to‐date knowledge of high technology topics related to such installations
4) Representation and oversight of commissioning processes for new construction and renovation projects
5) Maintaining electronic and digital control systems for research facilities including written documentation to ensure compliance with all relevant federal, state, and local regulations, as well as University policies and best practices
6) Researches, identifies, and interacts with available external vendors and resources for repair of complex research equipment and/or facilities hardware related to research projects
7) Additional job‐related duties as assigned to ensure quality control and services are provided
8) Administrative support to programs under the banner of research operations within the Office of Research and Innovation.
Physical Activities
Working Conditions
Additional Information
What we have to Offer:
UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusiveness. We offer an employee-friendly work environment with a comprehensive benefit package including:
  • Competitive Salary
  • Tuition Benefits
  • Medical insurance – including 100% paid employee medical coverage for full-time employees
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Long and short-term disability
  • Retirement Plan Options
  • Paid time off
  • Paid Holidays


About UT Dallas
The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to graduating well-rounded members of the global community whose education has prepared them for rewarding lives and productive careers in a constantly changing world. A diversity of people, ideas and perspectives is crucial to our vision and mission. A charter member of SEA (STEMM Equity Achievement) Change, UT Dallas is a place where members of the community are welcomed, treated fairly, and encouraged to their pursuit of excellence.
Special Instructions Summary
Important Message
1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.
2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. EOE, including disability/veterans. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator . For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator .

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