Assistant Director, Academic Facilities Operations

Brown University

Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Onsite
Research and academic facilities management
Building and laboratory mechanical systems
Facilities management (fm) liaison
The Assistant Director leads planning, design, and management of research and academic facilities across the Office of the Dean of Faculty (DOF) portfolio, partnering with academic units to align facilities with programmatic needs

Job Summary

  • The Assistant Director leads planning, design, and management of research and academic facilities across the Office of the Dean of Faculty (DOF) portfolio, partnering with academic units to align facilities with programmatic needs.
  • The role requires a strong understanding of building and laboratory mechanical systems and serves as a key liaison with various university departments and external contractors to address safety, security, and infrastructure issues.
  • Brown University offers a flexible work/life balance, summer hours, winter break, and a comprehensive Benefits package, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, and retirement.

Matching Summary

The Assistant Director leads planning, design, and management of research and academic facilities across the Office of the Dean of Faculty (DOF) portfolio, partnering with academic units to align facilities with programmatic needs.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Research and academic facilities management
  • Building and laboratory mechanical systems
  • Facilities Management (FM) liaison
  • Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) liaison
  • Project management skills
  • Operational staff supervision

Nice-to-have

  • Customer service orientation
  • Confidentiality
  • Mentorship
  • Collaboration with diverse groups

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree plus 5-7 years experience
  • Equivalent combination of education and work experience
  • Experience in research laboratory operation, planning, design, and construction preferred
  • Extensive knowledge of research and instructional facility management
  • Working knowledge of building and laboratory mechanical systems
  • High proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace
  • Ability to learn project management tools

Work Rights

Not specified

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