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Science Center Senior Director

Smith College💼 Full-time💰 $105,505–$105,505🗓 2026-09-01 → 2026-09-26

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 of Science Center Administration

Builds

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

Domain

Higher Education Administration / Science Center Operations

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> infrastructure (facilities, budget, operations)

Required skills

Managing complex multifaceted operations, managing multi-million dollar budgets, managing people, regulatory compliance, grant administration, strategic planning, stakeholder management

Preferred skills

Experience with scientific equipment, fundraising, grant writing, digital communication tools

Technologies

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

Responsibilities

Oversee effective operations and administration of the Clark Science Center; Manage operating, endowed, and grant budgets totaling over $5 million; Supervise and evaluate support staff; Develop annual and long-term plans for space renovation and program development; Ensure compliance with health, safety, and regulatory regulations regarding controlled substances and radionuclides.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities

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