Shared Research Facilities Operations Director (Temp)

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Washington is seeking a Shared Research Facilities Assistant Operations Director (Temporary) to administrate data for the university-wide Shared Research Facilities & Resources program. The role focuses on inventory, asset classification, and governance to ensure high-quality, searchable data across campuses.

You will partner with facility managers and university departments to maintain records, drive data standards, and support onboarding of new resources while coordinating with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, information systems, public administration, research administration, data analytics, a scientific or technical discipline, or a related field; and two to four years of relevant professional experience
• Applicants who do not meet these qualifications WILL NOT be forwarded to the Hiring Manager.

Responsibilities

• Lead data governance and system administration for the Shared Research Facilities & Resources Directory and Asset Inventory.
• Manage data collection, validation, entry, maintenance, and quality assurance for research facilities, services, and equipment.
• Coordinate with facility managers and departments to maintain resource records and update classifications.
• Develop data standards and procedures to improve searchability and reporting across the catalog.
• Engage with campus partners to support onboarding, access, and stakeholder communications.

Skills

Data governance

Resource data management

Stakeholder engagement

Business analysis

Process documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, information systems, public administration, research administration, data analytics, or related field

Job description

University of Washington is seeking a Shared Research Facilities Assistant Operations Director (Temporary) to administrate data for the university-wide Shared Research Facilities & Resources program. The role focuses on inventory, asset classification, and governance to ensure high-quality, searchable data across campuses.

You will partner with facility managers and university departments to maintain records, drive data standards, and support onboarding of new resources while coordinating with