College of Engineering Innovation Labs Director

College of Engineering Innovation Labs Director Oregon State University Department : College of Engineering (ENG) Appointment Type: Professional Faculty Job Location: Corvallis Recommended Full-Time Salary Range: $60,288- $105,420 Job Summary:
The College of Engineering is seeking an Innovation Labs Director. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position. The College of Engineering (CoE) established the Innovations Laboratory (iLabs) in 2021. iLabs is a unique organization that integrates people, infrastructure, and space-assets to (1) provide opportunities for practical, applied, hands-on learning experiences in engineering for users in unstructured and structure environment; and (2) provide necessary and value-added resources that support user project and prototyping needs and services to support the educational and research objectives of the College of Engineering. iLabs footprint includes a machine and prototyping labs, makerspaces, and student club spaces. The CoE iLabs Director is broadly responsible for the operation and integration of resources and support along with the coordination and planning of staff, equipment, and consumables to ensure the short and long-term effective operations of iLabs. The CoE iLabs Director works as a part of the CoE operations team that reports to the Senior Associate Dean, coordinating closely with the CoE Director of Safety, Facilities Manager, and CoE Director of IT. This important position is key to ensuring our students have access to unique and meaningful experiential learning opportunities as they progress toward graduation. Why OSU?
Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job! Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all. FACTS: • Top 1.4% university in the world
• More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
• 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.
• 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties
• 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone
• 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
• 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
• 217k+ alumni worldwide
• For more interesting facts about OSU visit: Locations: Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport. Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances. Total Rewards Package:

Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
• Retirement savings paid by the university.
• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program. Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU. Key Responsibilities
25% – Laboratory Operations

• Responsible for the general operation of COE Innovation prototyping laboratories.
• Maintaining instructional prototyping and testing lab facilities and equipment.
• Creating new and improving existing prototyping and testing capabilities.
• Developing, implementing and maintaining operational policies and procedures for these labs.
• Authorizing and allocating use of space within these labs for student projects.

25% – Project Support

• Responsible for providing manufacturing and engineering consultations and mentorship to users (students, staff, faculty) of Innovation Lab resources.
• Responsible for providing prototype development, manufacturing and fabrication services for instructional and research projects.

20% – Supervision

• Responsible for supervising all innovation laboratories support personnel which includes professional faculty, staff, graduate assistants and under graduate assistants as needed.
• Responsible for machine, laboratory and safety training of staff, graduate students and student workers that support the innovation laboratories.

10% – Instruction

• Develop, support and teach seminars and up to one course per academic year intended to instruct student and lab users in safe and proper operation of equipment from beginner through advanced levels.
• Responsible for working with faculty to develop curriculum and training in support of COE curricula.

5% – Facilities Management

• Work closely with the COE Facilities Operations and Safety Officer for oversight and management of the College’s multiple innovation laboratories.

5% – Budget Oversight

• Responsible for management and tracking of the College budgets related to the above duties.

10% – Other duties as Assigned by the Senior Associate Dean