Executive Director of the Sustainment and Readiness Sector
Executive Director of the Sustainment and Readiness Sector
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Are you interested in being a strategic leader at UDRI UDRI is a national leader in scientific and engineering research serving government industry and nonprofit customers. UDRI contributes to the fulfillment of the Universitys commitments to education research and public service through the involvement of students faculty and external partners.
Established as the research arm of the University of Dayton in 1956 UDRI achieved $3 billion in cumulative sponsored research in 2022. Sponsored research for 2024 alone exceeded $250 million. UDRI is ranked eighth in the nation among all colleges and universities for the federally sponsored engineering research according to the National Science Foundation. In Ohio UDRI is number two in federally sponsored engineering research and number one among colleges and universities receiving contracts and grants from the Department of Defense.
We invite qualified candidates to apply for our Executive Director of the Sustainment and Readiness Sector opening!
The Executive Director of the Sustainment and Readiness Sector at the University of Dayton Research Institute (UDRI) is a pivotal position responsible for leading the strategic direction and operational excellence of the sector. With a focus on innovation collaboration business growth and research the Executive Director plays a crucial role in advancing UDRIs mission of research excellence and technological advancement by establishing initiatives setting direction and defining priorities in alignment with UDRIs overarching strategic goals. This involves developing and executing comprehensive plans aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and effectiveness defining goals and metrics coordinating with other sectors and business offices and ensuring compliance with established processes.
The Executive Director oversees the sectors R&D portfolios by monitoring contract including profit and loss identifying areas for improvement and implementing changes to achieve strategic goals. This position is responsible for identifying and engaging highvalue clients to form strategic partnerships to develop and implement innovative technical solutions in support of the clients mission. This involves identifying and mitigating risks within the sector and the marketplace. Additionally the Executive Director will manage the sector business and financial management operations including the coordination with the Research Institutes central business operations. This position will also coordinate business development and marketing opportunities across the Research Institute.
The Executive Director will foster a culture of respect inclusivity and diversity while promoting servant leadership principles. This entails empowering employees by providing resources setting clear expectations and prioritizing their professional development through recruitment training mentorship and succession planning. Effective communication is paramount in this role as the Executive Director facilitates transparent internal communication amongst employees direct reports and leadership. They also play a key role in disseminating institute goals priorities policies and initiatives to sector personnel.
1. Advanced degree in a relevant field.
2. Minimum of 18 years of experience related to the research development application or transition of advanced technologies.
3. Minimum 7 years of seniorlevel supervisory experience with a staff of more than 30 including professional technical or administrative staff.
4. Experience in attracting leading and coordinating large and complex research programs.
5. Experience working collaboratively on diverse teams and with external partners and customers.
6. Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
7. Due to the requirements of our research contracts with the U.S. federal government candidates for this position must be a U.S. citizen and have the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
8. Valid drivers license with a low risk driving record and insurable by the University.
While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:
1. Advanced degree in a science engineering or technology field
2. Minimum 7 years of experience in an organization of comparable size and complexity to the Sector
3. Minimum of 10 years of seniorlevel supervisory experience with a staff of more than 50 including professional technical or administrative staff
4. Experience in attracting leading and coordinating large and complex research programs in excess of $25 million annually.
5. Experience in strategic planning business management and business development in an organization of similar size and complexity to the Sector.
6. Experience with Federal government contracting.
7. Experience managing profit and loss.
8. Experience leading the capture of large and complex research contracts.
9. Active Secret or higher clearance.
To apply please submit a cover letter addressing each minimum qualification and any applicable preferred qualifications that you meet.
Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission the University is committed to the principles of diversity equity and inclusion. Informed by this commitment we seek to increase diversity achieve equitable outcomes and model inclusion across our campus community. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer we will not discriminate against minorities women protected veterans individuals with disabilities or on the basis of age race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation or gender identity.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
