Associate Director

Lubbock

43153BR

Critical Infr Security Inst CISI

Position Description

Performs administrative duties in the management and coordination of a large specialized project and program. Under general supervision, performs varied and complex administrative duties requiring independent judgment and the application of established policies and procedures. May provide supervision and direction to clerical, paraprofessional or professional staff members.

About the University

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.
About Lubbock:Referred to as the "Hub City" because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock's Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.

Major/Essential Functions

• Participate in projects involving energy and power systems, renewable energy systems integration, battery energy storage, microgrids, power electronics, and distributed energy resource management systems (DERMS)
• Closely work with people from national laboratories, external academic institutions, and professional engineers to address practical problems in distribution grid modeling, operation, and resilience
• Assist the Director in writing research proposals to the Federal and State governments and private companies
• Assist the Director with hands-on projects involving the design and construction of power and energy hardware for research purposes
• Perform minor electrical work at the GLEAMM microgrid site and distribution grid site to keep both facilities running smoothly
• Provide oversight of the distribution grid and power substation site
• Develop scientific publications based on results obtained from research activities
• Perform tours of the GLEAMM microgrid site and distribution grid site as needed
• In accordance with Texas Executive Order 48 and applicable federal and state regulations, candidates may be subject to a review of relevant criminal history and security-related background checks. Must possess the ability to obtain a security clearance from the Department of Defense.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in the area of specialization or closely related field. Four years of related administrative and technical experience. Additional job related education may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

This position is designated as involving access to critical infrastructure systems and/or research, as defined by Texas Executive Order GA-48. As such, candidates must successfully complete a comprehensive background check prior to employment. Employees are required to comply with all applicable state and federal regulations related to the protection of critical infrastructure. Ongoing employment is dependent upon maintaining eligibility for access and successfully passing periodic security and compliance reviews.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in electrical engineering; Experience on projects that demonstrate analytical and problem-solving skills; Prior contributions in the form of scholarly research papers and talks submitted to prestigious journals and international conferences; Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with hands-on hardware projects; Design modeling tools like PSCAD, RSCAD, Hypersim, RT-LAB, Simulink, and CPS tools, Typhoon HIL; Use of coding tools, such as, GAMS/MATLAB/Python/C/C++

Safety Information

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

Yes

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Monthly

Job Family

Research Administration

Job Sub Family

Research Program Management

Annualized Pay Range

$86,800 - $112,900 - $138,900

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan.

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Shift

Day

Grant Funded?

Yes

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.