Assistant Director, Science Facilities

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Posting date 05/12/2025

Open Until Filled Yes

Position Number

Position Number 1129235

Position Title

Hiring Range Minimum

Hiring Range Minimum $88,000

Hiring Range Maximum

Hiring Range Maximum $110,000

Union Type

Union Type Not a Union Position

SEIU Level

SEIU Level Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Exempt

Employment Category

Employment Category Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year

Scheduled Months per Year 12

Scheduled Hours per Week

Scheduled Hours per Week 40

Schedule

Location of Position

Hanover, NH

Remote Work Eligibility? Onsite only

Is this a term position?

Is this a term position? No

If yes, length of term in months.

If yes, length of term in months. n/a

Is this a grant funded position?

Is this a grant funded position? No

This position has primary responsibility for managing all science facilities related to Dartmouth’s undergraduate education and research programs. The Assistant Director is the liaison for all the Science Departments to ensure that facilities-related needs are understood, prioritized and planned accordingly. This individual oversees all science facilities operations, maintains the preventative maintenance program, identifies capital renewal needs, and works in concert with the academic and research staff to manage programmatic expectations.

The Sciences Facilities Assistant Director also ensures science facilities meet the compliance, sustainability, and program standards that support the academic and research mission of the College.

This role oversees 5 direct reports and 9 buildings on campus. Including the Life Sciences Building.Which has one of the best places on campus, The Greenhouse. Open to everyone and year round you can enjoy this 6,000 square-foot greenhouses many plant varieties while getting a great view of campus. Learn more about this great building this role supports here!

Required Qualifications
- Education and Yrs Exp Bachelors plus 6 or more years' experience or combination of education and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, facilities management or a related field
• Minimum six-plus years of hands-on experience in science or medical facilities management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Solid background in business management including forecasting and estimating
• Experience in key operating areas including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and carpentry
• Ability to manage all facilities areas, working with state and federal laws and regulations, and facilities compliance requirements
• Excellent supervisory and interpersonal communications skills
• Ability to relate well to diverse groups of constituents and to build strong relationships within and among those groups
• Demonstrates Initiative, sound judgment and ability to set priorities and to work independently and as part of a high-performing team
• Flexible and diplomatic management style that empowers staff, sets high expectations, and holds department colleagues accountable
• Strong service orientation and a demonstrated desire to continually improve the services and operations of an organization.

• Advanced training/degree in business or planning preferred, e.g., Master's degree
• 10-plus years of experience in science or…