Assistant Director of Student Projects

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Tech is seeking a capable Operations/Projects support role to assist the Director in managing the L3Harris Student Design Center, Machine Shop, and Bio‑MakerSpace. You will work with students and faculty to advance design projects and research, oversee budgets and procurement, supervise training, and collaborate across campus to facilitate showcases and events.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering, strong Microsoft Office skills, and experience in project

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science or engineering field (Required).
• Computer skills: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Outlook) (Required); CAD Software (Preferred); Canvas (Preferred) 3D Printing/Slicer Software (Preferred).
• Organizational Skills: Project Management (Preferred); Procurement (Required); Event Management (Preferred).
• Ability to travel and work evening/weekend hours.

Responsibilities

• Assist in organizing and managing capstone projects and research projects.
• Assist in managing student design budgets and procurement of supplies including reconciliation of purchasing card.
• Support students and faculty with management, planning and execution of design projects.
• Supervise hands-on training of students concerning assembly techniques and the proper use/safety of all machines located in the L3Harris Student Design Center and Machine Shop and other facilities where student projects are conducted.
• Collaborate with machining staff in supporting manufacturing of capstone/research/personal projects.
• Work in partnership with various departments on and off campus to execute activities for student project showcase events.
• Support faculty of all colleges for capstone projects and oversee capstone advisor meetings. Attend classroom events as needed.
• Organize/Support student team travel and assist teams at project-related competitions.
• Support university objectives, student tours, guest visits and events of the L3Harris Student Design Center and other locations where student projects are located.
• Maintain key project records for Academic Accreditation and Finance requirements.
• Supervise and train graduate student assistants, college role, and work studies in the L3HSDC and Machine Shop.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Office

CAD Software

Canvas

3D Printing

Procurement

Project Management

Event Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in science or engineering

Tools

CAD Software

Canvas

3D Printing/Slicer Software

Job description

Job Description Summary

This position works under the supervision of the Director ofOperations and Projects to assist in managing the operations of theL3Harris Student Design Center, Machine Shop, Bio-MakerSpace, andany additional spaces that student projects are conducted. Theposition involves working with students, faculty and staff tofurther the research, teaching, and overall betterment of studentdesign projects and research.

• Assist in organizing and managing capstone projects/ researchprojects/ personal projects
• Assist in managing student design budgets and procurement ofsupplies including reconciliation of purchasing card
• Support students and faculty with management, planning andexecution of design projects
• Supervise hands-on training of students concerning assemblytechniques and the proper use/safety of all machines located in theL3Harris Student Design Center and Machine Shop and otherfacilities where student projects are conducted
• Collaborate with machining staff in supporting manufacturing ofcapstone/ research/ personal projects
• Work in partnership with various departments on and off campusto execute activities for student project showcase events
• Support faculty of all colleges for capstone projects andoversee capstone advisor meetings. Attend classroom events asneeded
• Organize/ Support student team travel and assist teams atproject-related competitions
• Support university objectives, student tours, guest visits andevents of the L3Harris Student Design Center and other locationswhere student projects are located
• Maintain key project records for Academic Accreditation andFinance requirements
• Supervise and train graduate student assistants, college role,and work studies in the L3HSDC and Machine Shop
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree in science or engineering field(Required)
• Computer Skills- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel,Power-point, Viso, Outlook)(Required); CAD Software (Preferred);Canvas (Preferred) 3D Printing/Slicer Software (Preferred)
• Organizational Skills- Project Management (Preferred);Procurement (Required); Event Management (Preferred)
• Ability to travel and work evening/weekend hours

Equal Opportunity

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