Operations Director, AI Cloud Lab & Research Programs

RFCUNY; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Director of Operations at RFCUNY will oversee day-to-day administration and operational management of the AI-BIOME program across CCNY and partner institutions. Reporting to the Executive Director, you will align financial, HR, facilities, and research support with sponsor requirements.

This role requires advanced degree and at least five years of university-level operations experience, managing complex budgets and multi-institution programs, plus strong leadership and communication skills

Qualifications

• Advanced degree and at least 5 years in research administration, operations, or organizational management.
• Experience managing large federally funded research programs, centers, or shared facilities.
• Experience with pre- and post-award research administration and familiarity with NSF/NIH/DOE sponsor requirements.
• Proven ability to supervise staff and coordinate across multiple institutions.
• Excellent organizational, project management, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily administrative and operational activities of AI-BIOME across institutions.
• Manage AI-BIOME's annual operating budget and financial reporting, audits, and sponsor communications.
• Coordinate hiring, onboarding, and staff development; support recruitment of postdocs and researchers.
• Coordinate operational support for cloud laboratory infrastructure and core facilities.
• Oversee logistics for workshops, meetings, and NSF site visits; support outreach and workforce development.
• Ensure compliance with sponsor, institutional, and safety requirements.

Skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Education

Advanced degree in public administration, business, science, engineering, higher education administration

Job description

The Director of Operations at RFCUNY will oversee day-to-day administration and operational management of the AI-BIOME program across CCNY and partner institutions. Reporting to the Executive Director, you will align financial, HR, facilities, and research support with sponsor requirements.

This role requires advanced degree and at least five years of university-level operations experience, managing complex budgets and multi-institution programs, plus strong leadership and communication skills