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Subject :Research Program Manager (Associate Director II) At Kansas State University

View Full Job Details at: http://careers.k-state.edu/cw/en-us/job/503558


K-State Polytechnic is hiring a motivated Research Project Manager (Associate Director II) with experience leading multiple research projects and activities, from authoring/collaborating on research proposals through the life cycle of research effort. This includes planning, organizing, controlling and deploying key milestones, deliverables and resources such as funding and business development from conception through conclusion according to research goals. The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising a research team, serving on an interdisciplinary team of researchers and representing K-State Polytechnic as the senior engineering lead and UAS research subject matter expert.

This position may work some nights and weekends for department and Polytechnic Campus events. Minimum requirements include a bachelor's degree in engineering or other technical field, five or more years of relevant experience and experience in supervising a team of researchers.

Responsibility and duties will include:

Program Management 
  • Manage all facets of multiple research projects, from authoring/collaborating on research proposals through life cycle of research effort.
  • Plan, organize, control and deploy key milestones, deliverables and resources from conception through conclusion, according to research goals.
  • Manage execution of research pertaining to the development and/or deployment of applications using UAS technology consistent with the Polytechnic vision.
  • Develop and manage all UAS budgets, including an annual operating budget, to ensure financial success of organization.
  • Provide guidance to optimize laboratory workspace and processes.
  • Responsible for recruiting and staffing of research employees (both staff and student workers) to expand UAS capacity and capabilities commensurate with research opportunities.
  • Provide oversight of UAS research employees to ensure a commitment to technical and ethical excellence.

SENIOR ENGINEERING LEAD 
  • Serve on interdisciplinary team of researchers and lead research efforts to include providing technical expertise and direction to UAS staff and student workers.
  • Senior technical representative of research staff; subject matter expert and strong technical team lead, collaborating with interdisciplinary team, both internal and external to the UAS organization to ensure success of research activities.
  • Supervise UAS Research team and promote career development of subordinate staff 

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
  • KSU technical representative at industry trade conferences and conventions with an objective of promoting business development and continuing to develop international recognition by presenting results of research efforts.
  • Seek research opportunities consistent with Kansas State University Polytechnic Campus’ and UAS Executive Director’s goals and objectives.
 

Kansas State University embraces diversity, and promotes inclusion in every sector of the institution.

 
Salary Range: $67,456 - $121,420
 

This position is benefits eligible! For more information, please review our Benefits Summary, Total Rewards or visit:http://www.k-state.edu/hcs/benefits/
 

View Full Job Details at: http://careers.k-state.edu/cw/en-us/job/503558

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Last Edited On: 06/29/2018 08:46:02 PM By Roberta Maldonado-Franzen
 
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