Associate Director presso Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso · El Paso, Stati Uniti d'America · Onsite
- Senior
- Ufficio in El Paso
Position Description
Performs administrative duties in the management and coordination of a large specialized project and program. Under general supervision, performs varied and complex administrative duties requiring independent judgment and the application of established policies and procedures. May provide supervision and direction to clerical, para-professional or professional staff members.
Travel Required
Up to 25%
Major/Essential Functions
- Collaborate with the Biomedical Equipment Technician to support research equipment by monitoring, maintaining, repairing, or refurbishing commonly used laboratory equipment managed by the Office of Research (OR), under the direction of the Assistant Managing Director
- Assist in the review and annual update of the Research Continuity of Operations Plan, ensuring coordination with OR leadership and technical staff
- Collaborate with the Biomedical Equipment Technician to oversee OR inventory for all tagged and non-tagged assets, including coordination of surplus requests as needed
- Maintain and regularly update the preventive maintenance schedule for all OR-managed equipment, partnering with vendors to ensure timely service
- Participate in weekly walkthroughs of OR-managed research spaces with the Biomedical Equipment Technician; report findings to the Assistant Managing Director
- Support the processing of FBI background checks for individuals requesting access to Select Agent rooms, ensuring compliance with institutional and federal policies
- Provide collaborative support during the annual BSL3 shutdown, including biosafety cabinet and equipment certification and assisting with project coordination
- Assist with the review and approval process for badge access requests for MSB1, MSB2 4th floor labs, and OR suite, ensuring alignment with OR access policies
- Coordinate with the team on key request reviews and approvals for MSB1, MSB2 4th floor areas, and OR suites
- Attend monthly Institutional Safety Committee meetings, sharing relevant updates and bringing back action items to the team
- Assist with research space allocation and take primary responsibility for coordinating and submitting data for the annual state space survey
- Contribute to ongoing process improvements and special projects in support of OR operations, research continuity, and team objectives, collaborating closely with staff and leadership to identify and implement effective solutions
- Perform all other duties as assigned
- Personally demonstrate, display and act in accordance with TTUHSC EP's Values (Service, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Advancement, and Teamwork). Serve as a Value's leader while actively promoting and encouraging staff across the institution
- Remains current with all licensure, certifications and mandatory compliances and trainings required of this position
- Adhere to all policies, procedures and practices (Regents Rules, TTUS, HSECEP OPs, etc.)
Grant Funded?
No
Minimum Hire Rate
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications
Pay Basis
Monthly
Work Location
El Paso
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with biosafety regulations, inventory management systems, and coordination of facility access and security protocols
- Experience with laboratory equipment maintenance and research facility operations in an academic or biomedical setting
Campus
HSC - El Paso
Department
Research Facilities
Required Attachments
Cover Letter, Resume / CV, Transcript
Job Type
Full Time
Pay Statement
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as, the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan on the Human Resources webpage.
Job Group
First line Managers
Shift
Day
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in the area of specialization or closely related field plus four years of related administrative and technical experience OR a combination of education and/or years of experience in the area of specialization or closely related field to equal a minimum of 8 years
Does this position work in a research laboratory?
No
Jeanne Clery Act
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. You can locate this report through our website at: https://www.ttuhsc.edu/emergency/clery-report.aspx
