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University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV)

Research Infrastructure Manager, UNLV Research [R0144569]

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), Las Vegas, Nevada, us, 89105


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locations: UNLV1-Main Campus, Las Vegas

time type: Full time

posted on: Posted 12 Days Ago

time left to apply: End Date: June 30, 2025 (30+ days left to apply)

job requisition id: R0144569

Job Description

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for

Research Infrastructure Manager, UNLV Research [R0144569]

ROLE of the POSITION

Direct the operations of three research facilities supporting multiple and varied research programs across colleges and departments campus-wide including HRC, CLB3 and ALB; collaborate on other VPR facilities. Manage comprehensive facility technical, operational, and MEP functions, support, and maintenance. Provide direct and indirect support and guidance to Principal Investigators, researchers, and technical staff using the facilities. Proactively identify existing and potential problems, investigate, and find creative solutions. Liaise with other departments, and participate in immediate to long-term planning, setting organizational goals and objectives, and decision-making regarding current and future capacity and supporting infrastructure and technology requirements. Identify and interpret researchers’ needs to define scope of work, negotiate with contractors, and supervise projects to completion, adhering to NSHE rules and regulations. Manage projects and coordinate with other departments and external contractors to oversee construction, renovations, maintenance, and repair of structures, facilities, instrumentation, and systems, including prioritization, quality assurance, and cost efficiency. Manage annual budget to support maintenance and renovation projects. Determine cost and practical feasibility of projects. Collaborate and negotiate with departments, researchers, and contractors with regards to design, technologies, and creative solutions to deliver quality projects timely and within budget. Project sizes range from a few thousand dollars to over $3 million. Review blueprints and plans to ensure requirements are met. Complete lifecycle management of FF&E including selection, procurement, installation, maintenance/management through end-of-use. Formulating and implementing policies and procedures to support facilities operations and organizational goals. Communicate plans, policies, and procedures to internal and external stakeholders. Record keeping and information analysis to ensure effective space and resource management and utilization. Analyze space and resource requests to make informed assignment recommendations. Develop strong, collaborative professional relationships to support department operations and organizational goals. Gather data and prepare various facility reports. Prepare and review operational facility budgets. Recruit and manage student staff, prepare schedules and assign duties for facilities operations. Participate in committee activities as required.

KNOWLEDGE

Required:

Knowledge of computers, electronics, and instrumentation.

Knowledge of the practical application of engineering and technology techniques, procedures, and equipment to meet operational requirements.

Understanding of external and internal policies and procedures to ensure equipment, systems, and services are delivered within safe work practices.

Understanding of scientific, engineering, laboratory, and computational environments and requirements.

Awareness of chemical, biological, and radiological hazards.

Institutional experience in operations and maintenance, and processes and procedures.

Understanding of NSHE and UNLV policies.

Preferred:

Enhanced understanding of chemical, biological, and radiological hazards.

SKILLS

Required:

Time and resource management and coordination

Safe work practices awareness and promotion

Public safety and security awareness and promotion

Strong analytical, organizational, and record-keeping skills

Critical thinking, logic, and complex problem-solving skills

Sound judgment and decision making

Mechanical troubleshooting and minor repair skills

Data gathering, analysis, and presentation

Technical computer proficiency:

General computer usage

Email software

MS Office suite or similar - word processing, spreadsheet, presentation

Technical familiarity:

Google Drive experience or other resource sharing methodology (e.g., RebelFiles, Sharepoint)

AutoCAD or other CAD software package

Programming experience

Database experience

Graphical and image processing

Desktop publishing

Preferred:

Ladder logic familiarity

ABILITIES

Required:

Written and oral comprehension and clear expression

Logic and troubleshooting, reasoning

Data gathering and organization

Consensus and team building

Read and comprehend blueprints and other building plans

Identifying potential or likely problems

Creativity and originality in avoiding or solving problems

Information ordering, combination, and organization for pattern recognition

Deductive and inductive reasoning

Timely decision making

Remain calm under pressure

Preferred:

Mathematical reasoning

Perceptual speed

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires a

Bachelor’s Degree

from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and 1-3 years of experience. Credentials must be obtained prior to the start date.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s Degree

COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY and CAMPUS VALUES

A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.

SALARY

Salary range is $78,437 to $86,020. Unable to offer more than stated salary range.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT UNLV

Competitive total rewards package including:

Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays

Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision

Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs

No state income tax

Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools

Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents

PERKS

Employee recognition and appreciation programs

Connect with colleagues with shared interests

Personal and professional development opportunities

UNLV athletics ticket discounts

Statewide employee purchase program discounts

RebelCard discounts on and off campus

Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost

A comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: Onboard

Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles

HOW TO APPLY

Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based.

Although this position will remain open until filled, review of candidates’ materials will begin on

October 7th, 2024.

Materials should be addressed to

Kris Davidson

Search Committee Chair, and must be submitted through Workday, as we do not accept emailed materials. For assistance with the application process, please contact UNLV Human Resources at (702) 895-3504 or UNLVJobs@unlv.edu.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTERNAL NSHE CANDIDATES

UNLV employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the “Find Jobs” process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at UNLV and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Find Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the job requisition number,

“R0144569”

in the search box.

If you complete an application outside of the internal application process,

your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.

PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution comprised of approximately 30,000 students and more than 3,600 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 152,000 degrees, producing more than 130,000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity, and is a recipient of the Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region's diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.

Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Report's annual listing of the nation's most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada.

For more information, visit us online at: http://www.unlv.edu

EEO/AA STATEMENT

The University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes). Discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including unlawful harassment, which is a form of discrimination, is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred, UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination, to prevent its recurrence, to remedy its effects, and to discipline those responsible. Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

TITLE IX STATEMENT

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The University’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Michelle Sposito, J.D., Title IX Coordinator, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Box 451062, Las Vegas, NV 89154-1062, Frank and Estella Beam Hall (BEH) Room 553, Telephone: (702) 895-4055; Email: titleixcoordinator@unlv.edu, or to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone: 1-800-421-3481 FAX: 202-453-6012; TDD: 1-800-877-8339; Email: OCR@ed.gov; or to both.

Information pertaining to the University’s grievance procedures and grievance process, including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment, and how the University will respond can be found online at the Office of Equal Employment & Title IX webpage.

SAFETY AND SECURITY STATEMENT

UNLV is committed to assisting all members of the UNLV community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report compliance document is available online.

JOB CATEGORY

Administrative Faculty

Exempt

Yes

Full-Time Equivalent

100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

Posting Close Date

06/30/2025

Note to Applicant

This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.

All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements (if a closing date is provided).

Recruitments that provide a work schedule are subject to change based on organizational needs.

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