Purdue University
Director, Bechtel Innovation Design Center
Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, United States, 47907
Job Description
Req Id:
33450
Job Title:
Director, Bechtel Innovation Design Center
City:
West Lafayette
Job Description:
In this role, you will serve as the Director of the Bechtel Innovation Design Center (BIDC), an advanced makerspace serving students from across the campus.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Develop and implement policies/procedures for operation, maintenance, and use of the BIDC facility, with an overarching emphasis on safety.
Hire and provide direct administrative supervision of BIDC staff members (currently three full time staff) plus undergraduate/graduate student assistants (typically 4 graduate and 50 undergraduate).
Lead and empower staff to manage the graduate and undergraduate team. Provide leadership, training, education, and support for students working on curricular and extracurricular projects in the facility.
Interact with a large range of constituents including students, faculty, administrators, alumni, and industry regarding the BIDC. Work with development to cultivate gifts for operation and sustainability of the facility.
About Us:The College of Engineering at Purdue University
is among the best and largest Engineering schools in the world. With nearly 16,000 engineering students and more than 500 tenure track faculty in the college, this position has ample opportunity to have an impact at one of the world’s most influential universities.
For more information about our department, please visit:
College of Engineering, Purdue University https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr
External Recognitions Program https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/People/Awards
College of Engineering's Social Media https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/AboutUs/social
When you join Purdue University, you join a community that keeps moving forward. For more than 150 years, we’ve been known for not only our groundbreaking work in STEM research, but also for our collective imagination, ingenuity and innovation.
What We’re Looking For:Education and ExperienceQualified candidates will need:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Technology or related
Six (6) years of experience in the design-build area and working with students and faculty
Skills needed:
Excellent organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal. Strong customer service orientation. Demonstrated problem-solving and computer skills, including a knowledge of basic machine programming and CAD/CAM-type software.
Nice to have:
Graduate Degree
Additional Information
To learn more about Purdue’s benefits summary https://bit.ly/3DJE9os
Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
A background check will be required for employment in this position
FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contributions immediately
Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply
Career StreamCompensation Information:Management 4Pay Band S075Job Code#20002609
Posting Start Date:
8/23/24
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Req Id:
33450
Job Title:
Director, Bechtel Innovation Design Center
City:
West Lafayette
Job Description:
In this role, you will serve as the Director of the Bechtel Innovation Design Center (BIDC), an advanced makerspace serving students from across the campus.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Develop and implement policies/procedures for operation, maintenance, and use of the BIDC facility, with an overarching emphasis on safety.
Hire and provide direct administrative supervision of BIDC staff members (currently three full time staff) plus undergraduate/graduate student assistants (typically 4 graduate and 50 undergraduate).
Lead and empower staff to manage the graduate and undergraduate team. Provide leadership, training, education, and support for students working on curricular and extracurricular projects in the facility.
Interact with a large range of constituents including students, faculty, administrators, alumni, and industry regarding the BIDC. Work with development to cultivate gifts for operation and sustainability of the facility.
About Us:The College of Engineering at Purdue University
is among the best and largest Engineering schools in the world. With nearly 16,000 engineering students and more than 500 tenure track faculty in the college, this position has ample opportunity to have an impact at one of the world’s most influential universities.
For more information about our department, please visit:
College of Engineering, Purdue University https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr
External Recognitions Program https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/People/Awards
College of Engineering's Social Media https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/AboutUs/social
When you join Purdue University, you join a community that keeps moving forward. For more than 150 years, we’ve been known for not only our groundbreaking work in STEM research, but also for our collective imagination, ingenuity and innovation.
What We’re Looking For:Education and ExperienceQualified candidates will need:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Technology or related
Six (6) years of experience in the design-build area and working with students and faculty
Skills needed:
Excellent organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal. Strong customer service orientation. Demonstrated problem-solving and computer skills, including a knowledge of basic machine programming and CAD/CAM-type software.
Nice to have:
Graduate Degree
Additional Information
To learn more about Purdue’s benefits summary https://bit.ly/3DJE9os
Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
A background check will be required for employment in this position
FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contributions immediately
Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply
Career StreamCompensation Information:Management 4Pay Band S075Job Code#20002609
Posting Start Date:
8/23/24
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