Managing Director, Center for Human and Robot Co-Adaption

University of Texas at Austin; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for the Managing Director of the Center for Human and Robot Co-Adaptation (HRC). The role reports to the Center Director and leads across UT Austin and partner institutions to realize the Center’s strategic vision within the HERO facility network.

The Managing Director will coordinate operations, governance, and education/outreach efforts, guiding interdisciplinary teams spanning robotics, AI, cognitive science, social science, data and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and five (5) years of program management, operations, and/or support of strategic initiatives.
• Experience managing a team of staff with distinct roles and expertise to achieve a joint large project mission
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with personnel with a wide range of backgrounds and different stakeholders
• Ability to strategically manage, assess, and lead efforts to meet long-term goals
• Ability to connect, structure, and track short- and intermediate- term activities to long-term goals
• Self-motivation to acquire new skills and knowledge, and to form strong interpersonal connections
• Familiarity with, and willingness to assess and adapt the latest tools and technologies as may be helpful for the work

Responsibilities

• Center Leadership and Strategic Coordination
• Represent the team in presenting the vision, activities, and achievements of the Center to visitors, university leadership, NSF, media, and government representatives
• Assist Center Director and Leadership Team in garnering cross-center coordination, alignment, and ownership of the vision of the Center
• Assist in best matching Center resources and personnel to the activities to meet Center goals
• Center Operations and Execution
• Provide oversight for Center activities, supporting cross-program alignment with key goals, milestones and deliverables
• Establish Center-wide processes that maximize cross-center coordination and connect functions with processes
• Help boards and committees operate effectively, including External Advisory Committee, Industry Advisory Board, HERO Facility Board, Ethics Board, and Strategic Growth Council
• Organize major Center events and provide operational direction to Center Staff

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for the Managing Director of the Center for Human and Robot Co-Adaptation (HRC). The role reports to the Center Director and leads across UT Austin and partner institutions to realize the Center’s strategic vision within the HERO facility network.

The Managing Director will coordinate operations, governance, and education/outreach efforts, guiding interdisciplinary teams spanning robotics, AI, cognitive science, social science, data and