Director, Science & Engineering Education Center, U Texas Dallas

The University of Texas at Dallas is seeking applications for Director of its Science and Engineering Education Center (SEEC). The SEEC (www.utdallas.edu/seec) is a successful and growing Center devoted to developing and implementing science and engineering outreach programs in the community, with a focus on informal education (free-choice learning) and project-based learning (PBL). The Contact Science program brings hands-on, interactive science & engineering activities and exhibits to libraries and similar community venues. Educational robotics programs are a cornerstone of SEEC PBL, and include involvement with major competitions such as BEST, FLL, FTC. The successful applicant will have overall responsibility for these and other SEEC programs, building on present success to grow them in scope, reach, and effectiveness. The successful applicant will also serve as program lead for Contact Science. This position requires strong organizational, managerial, relationship building, and interpersonal skills, an understanding of science & engineering and educational methods, and experience with outreach programs. An advanced degree in science, engineering, and/or science & engineering education is highly preferred.

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited 4-yr college or university; 5 yrs exp in field of expertise; strong organizational & interpersonal skills; or equivalent combination of education & exp.

Preferred Qualifications:
Advanced degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and/or Education from an accredited college or university. Experience developing and managing outreach programs.

Minimum Responsibilities:
Direct all functions & activities of a department; establish & implement short- & long-range organizational goals, objectives, policies & operating procedures; monitor & evaluate operational effectiveness; effect changes required for improvement; develop & manage annual budgets for the organization; design, establish & maintain an organizational structure & staffing to effectively accomplish the organization's goals & objectives; perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities:
Develop, implement and manage effective community programs and services that reflect the mission and goals of the SEEC.
Oversee the budgeting, strategic planning and goal setting of SEEC outreach programs.
Direct and/or carry out research to assess SEEC program effectiveness and determine ways to best serve the community through SEEC outreach programs.
Establish and cultivate partnerships with the leadership of community organizations to promote the Center and its programs and services.
Develop and provide guidance to departments, employees and students on program policies and procedures.
Lead fundraising efforts through community outreach and develop and utilize grant opportunities. Represent the SEEC at events, meetings, conferences; prepare and present information as a STEM outreach program thought leader as needed.
Develop relationships with peer higher education institutions; collaborate in the development of programs that meet mutual goals.
Serve as program lead for the SEEC Contact Science program.
Expansion of SEEC programs via relationship building and development of new activities and exhibits.

Please apply online at www.utdallasjobs.com. This is a security sensitive position. UTD is an EEO/AA employer.

The University of Texas at Dallas is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, citizenship status, Vietnam era or special disabled veteran's status, or sexual orientation.

Lab Manager at MIT Lincoln

Job Title: Lab Manager
Requisition Number: 4282
State: Massachusetts

City: Lexington

Description: A Lab Manager is needed to oversee and manage an open laboratory area at MIT Lincoln Laboratory which will serve as a single convenient, comprehensive and open space designed to facilitate innovation. This new laboratory space will consist of a software engineering lab, systems development area, electronics lab, and machining area. It is envisioned that this laboratory will support staff development and training, pre-program idea or concept validation and unstructured curiosity-driven prototyping and experimentation.
The Lab Manager will have operational oversight and will perform a hands-on instructional role. Specific responsibilities include: instructing and supporting staff through hands-on assistance, one-on-one training and short classes and tutorials; ensuring safety in all operations; managing laboratory space to include keeping records of usage statistics, budget, inventory and other metrics, as well as providing recommendations and guidance on further laboratory space development including major equipment purchases; and maintaining laboratory space organization and cleanliness.
It is expected that the Lab Manager will be familiar and experienced with using machining and electronics equipment, understand and is skilled in all safety requirements and will be able to train others in their safe operations.

Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree and/or other relevant education plus a minimum of 4 years of applicable experience.
Ability to handle several projects simultaneously
4+ years of experience working in a laboratory space, including machining and electronics fabrication areas
2+ years of experience as a supervisor, manager, instructor, or similar role with proven experience training others, managing projects/budgets and interacting with vendors.
Demonstrated capabilities in presenting ideas written and orally are required.
Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance

Link https://www.ll.apply2jobs.com/ProfExt/index.cfm?fuseaction=mExternal.showJob&RID=4282