Director of Chemistry Facilities and Operations
Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, New York, United States, 11790
Job Overview
Job Description - Director of Chemistry Facilities and Operations (2600166)
Director of Chemistry Facilities and Operations
Official Job Title: Director of Chemical Laboratories
Job Field: Administrative & Professional (non-Clinical)
Schedule: Full-time, Day Shift (8:00 am - 5:00 pm)
Posting Start Date: Feb 17, 2026
Posting End Date: Mar 20, 2026
Salary: $103,000 - $133,000, commensurate with experience
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in Chemistry, business, accounting, finance, or another related and relevant STEM field (Physics, Biology, Geosciences, etc.)
Two (2) years of full-time administrative experience managing major business-related aspects such as budget, personnel, and/or grants.
Advanced budget management experience and full-time laboratory support experience.
Experience managing facility and/or laboratory safety and security.
Direct experience supervising or managing technical staff.
Experience in managing construction and renovation of laboratories or similar industrial spaces.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree in Chemistry, business, accounting, finance, or another related STEM field.
Experience with PeopleSoft, Oracle, COEUS, and/or HURON Click.
Experience working in a higher education/academic environment.
Supervisory experience guiding, developing, and leading staff career advancement.
Experience reviewing and overseeing projects, ensuring budget and deadlines are met.
Knowledge of SUNY State, RF, and/or SBF policies and procedures.
Knowledge of federal, state, or local agencies and their regulations, including online submission of grant proposals or reports.
Grants management experience.
Two (2) years of direct experience supervising or managing technical staff.
Two (2) years of budget management experience.
Two (2) years of experience in managing construction and renovation of laboratories or similar industrial spaces.
Strong understanding/background in related federal, state, and local code compliance with respect to EPA, OSHA, DEC, and OFPC.
Responsibilities and Duties This role is responsible for facilitating the overall goals, unique needs, and challenges of the Department of Chemistry by administering the department’s business operations. Key responsibilities include:
Lead and manage all business operations including operational planning, business/program development, and fiscal management.
Provide leadership in managing all aspects of the business and oversee departmental finances with emphasis on results and accountability.
Develop operating and strategic budget plans and requests; manage the departmental budget, including reconciliation and accounting for all commitment balances.
Maintain detailed records of revenues and expenses; project financial needs on both a short-term and annual basis; interpret current CAS/Provost and State budget policies and guidelines.
Represent the Department on the University-wide Department Administrators Committee.
Assist the Building Manager in planning capital projects, rehabs, and renovations for the Chemistry Building; provide engineering support for research and instructional laboratory layout.
Provide critical link between faculty, students, staff and design and construction managers for capital projects from initial design through completion.
Provide justifications and budgets for major projects and collaborate with the Building Manager on internal projects.
Participate in the Space Committee, providing space assignment data and suggestions for policy changes.
Implement building safety policies and represent the Department’s interests at SUCF, CPDC, COM, EHS, and IT meetings as required.
Supervise a diverse group of 5 or more technical, scientific, administrative staff and work‑study personnel; prioritize job activities and assess personnel utilization.
Prepare search plans according to current OEA requirements; monitor overall staff performance and generate performance programs and evaluations.
Oversee federal, state, and university code compliance issues (EPA, OSHA, DEC, OFPC); assist with the departmental Fire Safety Warden Program; ensure safety code violations are rectified timely.
Advise faculty, staff, and students on compliance issues; conduct periodic data analysis and reporting related to sponsored programs; prepare financial reports for sponsors.
Act as departmental liaison with Grants Management/Sponsored Programs; manage Chemistry’s GAANN fellowship program compliance.
Prepare documents for special projects (space surveys, national surveys); assist the Chair with startup requests and recruitment packages.
Provide technical support for special projects and grant proposals; work with Principal Investigators assembling, coordinating, and developing grant proposals.
Act as departmental representative for searches; oversee appropriate searches, performance programs, and evaluations; attend monthly Quality Control Board meetings.
Serve as liaison between the Department and BNL for resolution of contract issues.
Other duties or projects as assigned in accordance with rank and departmental mission.
Special Notes This is a full-time appointment. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for overtime provisions. Minimum salary threshold must be met to maintain FLSA exemption.
In addition to the employee’s base salary, this position is eligible for $4,000 UUP annual location pay, paid biweekly.
For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas.
Essential Position: This has been designated as an essential position based on the duties of the job and the functions performed. Positions that are designated as such may be required to report to work or remain at work even if classes are canceled, and the campus is operating on limited operations in an emergency.
Due to U.S. Export Control laws and regulations, the candidate hired will need to be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or other “protected individual” (as defined by 8 U.S.C. Sec. 1324b(a)(3)).
Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.
EEO Statement Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.
If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call the university Office of Equity and Access (OEA) at (631) 632-6280 or visit OEA.
In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act, a copy of our crime statistics can be viewed here.
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Director of Chemistry Facilities and Operations
Official Job Title: Director of Chemical Laboratories
Job Field: Administrative & Professional (non-Clinical)
Schedule: Full-time, Day Shift (8:00 am - 5:00 pm)
Posting Start Date: Feb 17, 2026
Posting End Date: Mar 20, 2026
Salary: $103,000 - $133,000, commensurate with experience
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in Chemistry, business, accounting, finance, or another related and relevant STEM field (Physics, Biology, Geosciences, etc.)
Two (2) years of full-time administrative experience managing major business-related aspects such as budget, personnel, and/or grants.
Advanced budget management experience and full-time laboratory support experience.
Experience managing facility and/or laboratory safety and security.
Direct experience supervising or managing technical staff.
Experience in managing construction and renovation of laboratories or similar industrial spaces.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree in Chemistry, business, accounting, finance, or another related STEM field.
Experience with PeopleSoft, Oracle, COEUS, and/or HURON Click.
Experience working in a higher education/academic environment.
Supervisory experience guiding, developing, and leading staff career advancement.
Experience reviewing and overseeing projects, ensuring budget and deadlines are met.
Knowledge of SUNY State, RF, and/or SBF policies and procedures.
Knowledge of federal, state, or local agencies and their regulations, including online submission of grant proposals or reports.
Grants management experience.
Two (2) years of direct experience supervising or managing technical staff.
Two (2) years of budget management experience.
Two (2) years of experience in managing construction and renovation of laboratories or similar industrial spaces.
Strong understanding/background in related federal, state, and local code compliance with respect to EPA, OSHA, DEC, and OFPC.
Responsibilities and Duties This role is responsible for facilitating the overall goals, unique needs, and challenges of the Department of Chemistry by administering the department’s business operations. Key responsibilities include:
Lead and manage all business operations including operational planning, business/program development, and fiscal management.
Provide leadership in managing all aspects of the business and oversee departmental finances with emphasis on results and accountability.
Develop operating and strategic budget plans and requests; manage the departmental budget, including reconciliation and accounting for all commitment balances.
Maintain detailed records of revenues and expenses; project financial needs on both a short-term and annual basis; interpret current CAS/Provost and State budget policies and guidelines.
Represent the Department on the University-wide Department Administrators Committee.
Assist the Building Manager in planning capital projects, rehabs, and renovations for the Chemistry Building; provide engineering support for research and instructional laboratory layout.
Provide critical link between faculty, students, staff and design and construction managers for capital projects from initial design through completion.
Provide justifications and budgets for major projects and collaborate with the Building Manager on internal projects.
Participate in the Space Committee, providing space assignment data and suggestions for policy changes.
Implement building safety policies and represent the Department’s interests at SUCF, CPDC, COM, EHS, and IT meetings as required.
Supervise a diverse group of 5 or more technical, scientific, administrative staff and work‑study personnel; prioritize job activities and assess personnel utilization.
Prepare search plans according to current OEA requirements; monitor overall staff performance and generate performance programs and evaluations.
Oversee federal, state, and university code compliance issues (EPA, OSHA, DEC, OFPC); assist with the departmental Fire Safety Warden Program; ensure safety code violations are rectified timely.
Advise faculty, staff, and students on compliance issues; conduct periodic data analysis and reporting related to sponsored programs; prepare financial reports for sponsors.
Act as departmental liaison with Grants Management/Sponsored Programs; manage Chemistry’s GAANN fellowship program compliance.
Prepare documents for special projects (space surveys, national surveys); assist the Chair with startup requests and recruitment packages.
Provide technical support for special projects and grant proposals; work with Principal Investigators assembling, coordinating, and developing grant proposals.
Act as departmental representative for searches; oversee appropriate searches, performance programs, and evaluations; attend monthly Quality Control Board meetings.
Serve as liaison between the Department and BNL for resolution of contract issues.
Other duties or projects as assigned in accordance with rank and departmental mission.
Special Notes This is a full-time appointment. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for overtime provisions. Minimum salary threshold must be met to maintain FLSA exemption.
In addition to the employee’s base salary, this position is eligible for $4,000 UUP annual location pay, paid biweekly.
For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas.
Essential Position: This has been designated as an essential position based on the duties of the job and the functions performed. Positions that are designated as such may be required to report to work or remain at work even if classes are canceled, and the campus is operating on limited operations in an emergency.
Due to U.S. Export Control laws and regulations, the candidate hired will need to be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or other “protected individual” (as defined by 8 U.S.C. Sec. 1324b(a)(3)).
Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.
EEO Statement Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.
If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call the university Office of Equity and Access (OEA) at (631) 632-6280 or visit OEA.
In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act, a copy of our crime statistics can be viewed here.
#J-18808-Ljbffr