The Managing Director is responsible
for managing the Massachusetts Center for Renewable Energy
Science and Technology (Mass CREST), an interdisciplinary
research center. The activities
of Mass CREST, which is organized as a department-level administrative
entity, include promoting the collective energy focused research
enterprise of the university, building an industry affiliates
program to foster technology commercialization, proposing
and securing a major national center for energy research,
developing new educational and training initiatives partly
through external funding, and establishing new building and
lab facilities for energy-focused research and education. The
chief responsibility of the Managing Director is to effectively
accomplish the goals and objectives of Mass CREST in an organized
way through professional management and execution. The
position is the top staff position for the center, which
is an academic research center led by a team of two faculty
Co-Directors and one faculty Associate Director. The
position supervises other employees, coordinates the collective
work of numerous UMass Amherst faculty investigators from
many departments, and reports to the Co-directors of the
center. This is a twelve-month full-time, benefited
position; extension of the position beyond two years is contingent
on funding.
Minimum Qualifications:
Masters degree in business, public administration, science,
engineering, or a related field, with some education in
the physical or life sciences. Proven ability at technical proposal
writing and related business communications. Completion of
professional development training in technology licensing
and sponsored research administration is desirable but not
required. Knowledge of and interaction with science-based
industry is a plus. At least 4-6 years of experience
in the management of academic and/or technology programs,
projects, and enterprises, with a strong work record of demonstrated
competence, professionalism, and teamwork. Desirable qualities
for this position include high levels of tact and diplomacy,
strategic organizational skills, competence in financial
and administrative processes, competence in Microsoft Office
applications, and well-developed communications, presentation,
and teamwork abilities. No unique requirements with regard
to physical ability for this position. Occasional evening
or weekend work, as well as occasional travel in the state
and region, is expected in this position.
Salary range:
$52,500-$68,300; normal starting: $52,500-$60,400. The
priority deadline for the position is December 20, 2006. However, applications
will be accepted beyond that date until the position is filled. Send
cover letter, resume and the names and addresses of three
professional references to: Search #R28220, Employment Office,
Room 167, Whitmore Administration Building, University of
Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003-8170.
