CareerPlan

Science Center Senior Director

Smith CollegeFull-time$106k–$143k2026-09-01 → 2026-11-11
On-site · United States

Core

Ensure excellence of Clark Science Center operations and planning, managing facilities, budget, and oversight of ~30 staff serving 20 STEM departments.

Role type

Senior Director, Science Center Administration

Builds

Administrative and technical services for 20 Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) departments and programs.

Domain

Higher Education Administration / Science Center Operations

Required skills

Multi-million dollar budget management, complex operations management, team leadership, regulatory compliance, grant administration, strategic planning, stakeholder communication

Preferred skills

Scientific equipment management, fundraising coordination, construction project oversight

Technologies

Google Apps, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), MS Access, FileMaker

Responsibilities

Oversee effective operations of the Science Center; manage a team of direct reports; develop annual and long-term facility renovation plans; manage operating and grant budgets totaling over $5 million; ensure compliance with health, safety, and toxic substances regulations; coordinate strategic fundraising opportunities.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight