Associate Director/LSP – HigherEdJobs

Requisition Number: RE43040

Working Title
Associate Director

Department Name: 8H750:Institute of Research for Technology Dev

Work Location: Lexington, KY

Grade Level: 49

Salary Range: $71,700-118,313/year

Type of Position: Staff

Required Education: MS

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Required Related Experience: 10 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

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Shift

Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm

Job Summary

The position of Associate Director would lead the Lean Systems Program (LSP) within the Institute of Research for Technology Development (IR4TD) in the Pigman College of Engineering.

The Lean Systems Program partners with organizations to solve their challenges using lean principles to create an engaged culture of continuous improvement that impacts operations at every level. LSP offers rigorous training and enriching on-site coaching experiences, encouraging collaboration to achieve operational alignment for organizations worldwide.

Essential duties for this position include but are not limited to the development and execution of LSP’s strategic business plan. Provide leadership and team development regarding personal development, team cohesion, and achieving objectives. Effectively communicate and administer programs and guide LSP teams based on target management and goal achievement throughout the year, and other duties as assigned.

This position reports to the Director of IR4TD.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?: No

Preferred Education/Experience

Prefer more than 10 years experience.

University Community of Inclusion

The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.