Faculty Administrator and Deputy Director, Institute for Simulation and Training

The Opportunity

The Institute for Simulation and Training (IST) at the University of Central Florida (UCF) is seeking applicants for a full-time, 12-month, non-tenure, faculty administrator and deputy director (associate director) position which reports to the director of IST. The Deputy Director supports the strategic, operational, and research agenda of IST. This role assists the Director in developing institute programs, partnerships, and personnel, ensuring effective execution of research initiatives and the advancement of modeling & simulation capabilities across scientific, defense, healthcare, engineering, and other core domains. The incumbent will act on behalf of the Director as needed. In addition to leading role in securing external funding – serving as Principal Investigator (PI) and /or Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI) and in shaping the institute’s long-term research strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Director in developing and implementing the institute’s strategic plan, research agenda, and growth initiatives.

• Support the Director in routine operations of the institute.

• Serve as Acting Director during the Director’s absence, exercising delegated authority in academic, administrative, and operational matters.

• Recruiting and mentoring research and technology development team members (faculty, staff and students).

• Engaging existing research sponsors and stakeholders on current and prospective projects.

• Serve as PI or Co-PI on competitive external research grants and contracts.

• Represent the director and institute in internal and external meetings, conferences, and collaborative ventures as required.

• Cultivate and sustain partnerships with government agencies, industry sponsors, and academic collaborators (e.g. joint opportunities development, in-kind support, workforce development initiatives, and service opportunities).

• Facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration between multiple PIs, research/technology development teams and colleges/departments on large-scale research projects and proposals.

• Lead the development of large-scale proposals and funding opportunities from federal agencies, industry, or foundations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution in Engineering, Computer Science, strategy & policy, or a related discipline in technical strategic business development is required at time of application.

• A demonstrated record of building relationships with government and industry sponsors to ensure external research funding and strategic partnerships that contribute to the goals and missions of the university.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 10+ years of professional experience in leadership.

• Prior administrative and research business development experience.

• Ability to obtain secret or top-secret clearance.

• Experience in Department of War (DoW) formerly Department of Defense (DoD) or other federal lab leadership.

Additional Application Materials Required:

UCF requires all applications and supporting documents be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website, https://www.ucf.edu/jobs/. In addition to the online application, interested candidates should upload the following:

• A curriculum vitae.

• A letter of interest describing qualifications for the position, such as research agenda and teaching experience/interest.

NOTE: Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be attached at that time. Once the online submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents later.

The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials.

Questions regarding this search should be directed to: Nayade Ramirez, Search Manager at nayade.ramirez@ucf.edu.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring immigration sponsorship, including but not limited to non-immigrant visas, such as H1B, STEM, or F1, now and in the future.

This is a full-time position supported by E&G funding.

Job Close Date:

Open until filled.

Note to applicants: Please keep in mind that a job posted as ‘Open until filled’ may close at any time without notice. As such, we encourage you to submit your application and all required documentation as quickly as possible to ensure consideration for the posted position.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you’ll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you’ll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks! UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program. 

• Paid time off, including annual (12-month faculty) and sick time off and paid holidays.

• Retirement savings options. 

• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions. 

• Education assistance.

• Flexible work environment. 

• And more…For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide click here.

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Additional Requirements related to Research Positions:

Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35, prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research-related positions, UCF is required to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela.

The additional screening requirements only apply to research-related positions, including, but not limited to faculty, graduate positions, individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds, post-doctoral positions, undergraduate positions, visiting assistant professors, and visiting research associates.

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As a Florida public university, the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.  

UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer. 

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 407-823-1336 or email onac@ucf.edu.

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