Director, Science Support Services

Position Title: Director, Science Support Services Bryn Mawr College: Provost's Office Location: Bryn Mawr College Campus Job Description: Position Overview: The Director position supports science faculty laboratory and teaching needs throughout the faculty lifecycle; manages Science Support Services department activities and staff; supervises the design, construction, and maintenance of scientific equipment, instruments, and apparatus used for research and teaching by the College’s science departments; serves as building manager for Park Science and Bettws Y Coed. This is a position that is a hands-on project manager role, requiring creative and versatile thinking. Schedule & Benefits: Bryn Mawr is committed to building and sustaining a campus community where faculty and staff can thrive. This full-time staff position has an anticipated schedule of 35 hours per week, year-round. The College offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits . This position is eligible for 22 days of vacation per year, three days personal leave, generous holiday time (including an extended winter break between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day), sick leave, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, medical, dental, and vision, retirement, paid parental leave, tuition opportunities, and more. Waiting periods may apply. For more information, visit: https://www.brynmawr.edu/inside/offices-services/human-resources/benefits . Characteristic Responsibilities: Overview Planning: Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and milestones for construction, maintenance, and other institutional projects. Budgeting: Develop and monitor project budgets, track expenditures, and ensure responsible fiscal management. Resource Allocation: Assign personnel, equipment, and materials effectively to support project goals and timelines. Risk Management: Identify potential risks and challenges and develop strategies to address them proactively. Communication: Lead project meetings, provide status updates, and coordinate across Facilities, the Provost’s Office, academic departments, and other stakeholders. May perform other related duties as assigned or directed. Faculty Support Maintain an understanding of faculty research needs in the natural sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Computer Science (AI & AR), Physics and experimental Psychology). Work with science department chairs and new hires to understand research needs and scope to execute laboratory fit-outs, in coordination with Facilities. Serve as communication conduit between science faculty, administrators, and facilities staff, creating a shared understanding of the feasibility of meeting faculty needs. Equipment Purchasing, Repair, and Maintenance Consult with faculty on major equipment purchases. Understand and provide consultation on equipment in faculty labs. Assist with the procurement and installation of materials, supplies, machinery, and tools for scientific research and teaching. Assist with troubleshooting equipment problems. Execute equipment repairs when possible. Determine when to send out for repair and manages that process in coordination with SSSD staff. Oversee the administration of the science equipment preventative maintenance program. Facility Management Serve as building manager for Park Science and Bettws Y Coed. Oversee and track office and lab spaces assignments and other space plans within science buildings. Work with Facilities and faculty on lab designs, furniture options, building and equipment maintenance/repairs and other troubleshooting as needed, including off-hours emergencies. Manage Science Support Services Department Manage and oversee the work of Science Support Services. Lead hiring, performance management, development, promotion, and separation processes for Science Support Services. Oversee the Science Support Services operating budget, manage credit card expenses, and oversee purchasing. Performs other duties as assigned. Qua…

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