Strategic Leader, Centralized Core Facilities

UMass Amherst; Amherst (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

UMass Amherst is seeking an Executive Director for the Centralized Core Facilities within the Institute for Applied Life Sciences. The role provides strategic, administrative, fiscal, and operational leadership for shared instrumentation, services, and expertise for researchers, external partners, and industry users.

The Executive Director will ensure operational effectiveness, fiscal stability, and long-term sustainability, aligning activities with institutional priorities and research needs.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in business, engineering, or science-related field.
• Five years of experience in an academic or industry setting with knowledge of core facility landscape.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven executive leadership experience leading high-performing teams.
• Strong strategic and analytical mindset with ability to plan for financial/operational challenges.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the centralized Core Facilities and align with institutional priorities.
• Direct development and execution of the Core Facilities' strategic plan and MOUs.
• Lead Core Directors/Managers and set performance expectations and workforce planning.
• Oversee financial management, budgeting, and investment decisions for cores.
• Guide equipment planning, lifecycle management, and space planning across Core Facilities.
• Coordinate grant applications and contribute to strategic funding efforts.

Education

Master's degree in business, engineering, or science-related field

PhD in business, engineering, or science-related field

Job description

UMass Amherst is seeking an Executive Director for the Centralized Core Facilities within the Institute for Applied Life Sciences. The role provides strategic, administrative, fiscal, and operational leadership for shared instrumentation, services, and expertise for researchers, external partners, and industry users.

The Executive Director will ensure operational effectiveness, fiscal stability, and long-term sustainability, aligning activities with institutional priorities and research needs.