Director of Research Operations (Facility Operations Leader), Herman B. Wells Center for Pediatric Research

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Job description

Department

PED-WELLS CTR FOR PED RES (IN-WCPR-IUINA)

Department Information

The Herman B Wells Center for Pediatric Research conducts basic science and translational research within the Department of Pediatrics at Indiana University School of Medicine. The Wells Center houses more than 200 faculty investigators, staff, and trainees seeking answers to the most pressing questions related to childhood illness.

With the collaboration between scientists and physicians, the center aims to increase knowledge of causes and mechanisms of serious pediatric diseases. Our goal is to develop innovative approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of sick children in Indiana and beyond.

Job Summary

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Serves as building operations manager for the Wells Center for Pediatric Research, with headquarters located in the Cancer Research Building (R4)
• Charged with monitoring the day-to-day activities and staff of all the Wells research facilities, providing training to lab staff as needed, and assuring compliance with safety policies and other regulatory compliance
• Manages laboratory operations of the Wells buildings and coordinate and facilitate communications with internal and external customers regarding building operations
• Provides support to all Wells research faculty and staff. Coordinates activities of shared core facilities and monitors the use of these facilities for research projects
• Assists the investigators in conducting research requiring expertise in the application and adaptation of selected research techniques, equipment, and procedures
• Supervises research staff during use of core facilities
• Participates in protocol development, data analysis and report preparation
• Maintains fiscal accountability of the program and approves expenditures for the core laboratories
• Responsible for quality assurance, proper documentation (including SOPs for core laboratories), reporting and record keeping related to all common shared equipment and space including that required by institutional oversight committees (i.e., IACUC and IRB)
• Conducts regular meetings with lab representatives in the Wells Center to discuss various issues in common laboratory operation and responsibilities

General Responsibilities

• Provides highest level of operational leadership and coordination of assigned staff members to define Facility Operations methodologies and standards; provides direction and guidance on high priority Facility Operations projects/initiatives
• Establishes short-term business plans and long-term operational objectives, including managing project timelines/deliverables and developing resource plans for multi-project/multi-phase Facility Operations initiatives
• Conducts a variety of personnel actions to include, but not limited to hiring, promotion, performance management, and dismissal
• Manages high level assignments and allocation of engineering resources, including negotiating and coordinating initiatives that involve staff in other departments/areas/teams; may coordinate large-scale Facility Operations projects with a wide audiences in support of academic initiatives
• Makes budgetary recommendations/proposals based on resource needs and ensures cost containment
• Researches and stays up-to-date on new industry Facility Operations standards, procedures, technologies, and safety measures; responsible for the implementation of new protocols/procedures to address business needs
• Works collaboratively with other Facility Operations leaders across departments in recommending standards, best practices, and related policies/procedures
• Prepares management reports and summaries for senior administration, executive, steering and advisory committees; acts as advisor to executive committees; serves on various university committees, communities of practice, and task forces related to Facility Operations

Qualifications

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor's degree in business, inventory management, controls, facilities management, or related field

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 4 years in business, inventory management, controls, facilities management, or related field
• 1 year of management experience in relevant field

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Required

• Valid driver's license and ability to be insured by Indiana University upon date of hire

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient communication skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent collaboration and team building skills
• Effectively coaches and delivers constructive feedback
• Instills commitment to organizational goals
• Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills
• Effective conflict management skills
• Builds and manages effective teams
• Understanding of budgets and budgeting process
• Knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Ability to successfully complete required training programs

Working Conditions / Demands

This role regularly requires the ability to effectively communicate. This role frequently requires the ability to handle equipment. This role frequently requires the ability to remain stationary and ascend/descend ladders/stairs. This role requires the ability to move objects weighing up to 25 pounds. The role requires the ability to detect items in close proximity as well as far away; discern between colors; detect objects in peripheral space of self; discern items in detail; and to have good depth perception. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Additional Information

$98,500 - $108,500 based on a combination of experience, skill level, education, and training.

Work Location

Indianapolis, Indiana

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Multiple plan options for medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
• Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
• Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
• Additional supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition benefit for IU classes
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level: Sr. Operational

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: Engineering, Trades & Facility

Job Family: Facility Management
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Equal Employment Opportunity

Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University's Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

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