• Facility Manager, Social Data Collection…

    Montana State University (Bozeman, MT)


    Position Details

    Position Information

    Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 25396

    For questions regarding this position, please contact:

    Eric Raile

     

    (406) 994-5239

     

    [email protected]

     

    Classification Title Research Professional

     

    Working Title Facility Manager, Social Data Collection and Analysis Services

     

    Brief Position Overview

     

    Social Data Collection and Analysis Services is seeking a facility manager to oversee daily operations of the core facility.

     

    Position Number 4C2669

     

    Department Research Core Facilities

     

    Division Office of Research and Economic Development

     

    Appointment Type Research Professional

     

    Contract Term Fiscal Year

     

    Semester

     

    If other, specify From date

     

    If other, specify End date

     

    FLSA Exempt

     

    Union Affiliation Exempt from Collective Bargaining

     

    FTE 0.6 FTE

     

    Benefits Eligible Eligible

     

    Salary Salary range of $45,000 to $52,000 annually, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications.

     

    Contract Type LOA

     

    If other, please specify

     

    Recruitment Type Open

    Position Details

    General Statement

    We are looking for a qualified facility manager to oversee the daily operations of MSU’s Social Data Collection and Analysis Services core facility (Social Data) on the MSU -Bozeman campus. This individual will assist Social Data users (faculty, researchers, staff, external clients, post-docs, students) with research project design, implementation, and presentation of results. In addition, the person in this position will be responsible for supervising and training facility users and staff, managing operating costs, ensuring a balanced budget, and maintaining and troubleshooting software and equipment.

    Duties and Responsibilities

    • Manage and supervise daily work of research assistants and projects for research staff statistician

    • Assist with hiring and training of facility employees

    • Order and maintain all supplies needed for daily operation of the facility

    • Assist the director with strategic planning for facility’s future needs, including staffing and capital upgrades

    • Oversee facility’s operating budget, fee structure, and invoicing

    • Serve as facility’s primary contact for agreements with external users

    • Initiate fiscal, HR processes with RED Service Centers Fiscal Manager

    • Manage outside vendors by obtaining bids, selecting vendors, providing guidance, and setting expectations for deliverables and schedules

    • Supply guidance on research design to clients and prospective clients

    • Construct cost estimates for researchers and other potential clients

    • Ensure timely invoicing and billing of facility users

    • Supply training on relevant research methods to constituents beyond facility clients

    • Troubleshoot problems with equipment and technologies

    Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

    + PhD or master’s degree in statistics, computer science, data science, or similar field with 5+ years experience.

    + Demonstrated experience in project development, implementation, and statistical analysis.

    + Demonstrated experience with hiring, training, and supervision of employees.

    + Demonstrated experience with conducting surveys.

    Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

    + Experience managing or working in a research core facility.

    + Prior statistics or data science teaching experience.

    + Extensive experience programming in R statistical software environment.

    + Experience in entrepreneurial, business, marketing, and/or customer service environments.

    The Successful Candidate Will

    • Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

    • Have strong problem-solving skills.

    • Work effectively with diverse constituents including students, faculty, and staff across multiple disciplines.

    Position Special Requirements/Additional Information

    This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

    Physical Demands

    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

     

    This position has supervisory duties? Yes

     

    Posting Detail Information

     

    Number of Vacancies 1

     

    Desired Start Date Upon completion of a successful search.

     

    Position End Date (if temporary)

     

    Open Date

     

    Close Date

    Applications will be:

    Screening of applications will begin on June 19th, 2025; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.

     

    Special Instructions

    EEO Statement

    Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.

     

    In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.