Assistant Director of Student Projects

Florida Institute of Technology; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Tech's L3Harris Student Design Center seeks a dedicated Operations and Projects Assistant to support the Director of Operations and Projects in managing spaces, budgets, and procurement. You will supervise hands-on training for students, assist in capstone and research projects, coordinate events and showcases, travel for teams, and collaborate with faculty across disciplines.

Bachelor\'s in science or engineering is required; proficiency with MS Office and CAD tools preferred; ability

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science or engineering field is required.
• Strong project management and procurement skills.
• Experience coordinating capstone/research/personal projects.
• Ability to travel and work evenings/weekends as needed.
• Experience with budgets and procurement reconciliation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in organizing and managing capstone, research, and personal projects.
• Support budgets and procurement of supplies and reconciliation of purchasing cards.
• Supervise hands-on training of students on machine shop equipment and safety.
• Collaborate with departments on/off campus for student project showcases.
• Attend classroom events and oversee capstone advisor meetings.
• Organize student team travel and assist at project competitions.
• Maintain project records for accreditation and finance requirements.

Skills

Project Management

Procurement

Event Management

Organizational Skills

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in science or engineering

Tools

CAD Software

Canvas

3D Printing / Slicer Software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Description SummaryThis position works under the supervision of the Director of Operations and Projects to assist in managing the operations of the L3Harris Student Design Center, Machine Shop, Bio-MakerSpace, and any additional spaces that student projects are conducted. The position involves working with students, faculty and staff to further the research, teaching, and overall betterment of student design projects and research.Assist in organizing and managing capstone projects/ research projects/ personal projectsAssist in managing student design budgets and procurement of supplies including reconciliation of purchasing cardSupport students and faculty with management, planning and execution of design projectsSupervise 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 conductedCollaborate with machining staff in supporting manufacturing of capstone/ research/ personal projectsWork in partnership with various departments on and off campus to execute activities for student project showcase eventsSupport faculty of all colleges for capstone projects and oversee capstone advisor meetings. Attend classroom events as neededOrganize/ Support student team travel and assist teams at project-related competitionsSupport university objectives, student tours, guest visits and events of the L3Harris Student Design Center and other locations where student projects are locatedMaintain key project records for Academic Accreditation and Finance requirementsSupervise and train graduate student assistants, college role, and work studies in the L3HSDC and Machine ShopOther duties as assignedBachelor'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 hoursEqual OpportunityFlorida Institute of Technology does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics in its activities and programs. In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Florida Tech does not discriminate on the basis of sex. Inquiries concerning the application of the Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment policy may be directed to the Equal Opportunity Director and Investigator at 150 West University Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32901, or email [e-mail], or [phone]; or to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.Americans with Disabilities ActPlease notify us at least five days in advance if a reasonable accommodation for a disability is needed by calling the Office of Human Resources at 321-674-8100.Annual Security & Fire Safety ReportThe federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) requires colleges and universities, both public and private, participating in federal student aid programs to disclose campus safety information, and imposes certain basic requirements for handling incidents of sexual violence and emergency situations.Florida Tech’s 2025 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Florida Tech; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus.The numbers provided include crime statistics that were reported to local law enforcement agencies, campus security and other Campus Security Authorities.The report also includes institutional policy statements regarding campus safety and security measures; descriptions of prevention and awareness programs; related university procedures and important guidance; and other essential safety information.You can obtain a printed copy of this report at the Department of Security Welcome Center located at 3126 Panther Place, during normal business hours, or by accessing the following website 2025 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report.Official TranscriptsOfficial transcripts of all collegiate work must be sent directly from the attended institution to the Office of Human Resources prior to the first day of employment. All international degrees must have a course-by-course official evaluation and translation sent to the Human Resources Office directly from an evaluation company affiliated with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES).We are an E-verify employer