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William & Mary

Williamsburg, VA | Full Time

$93k-123k (estimate)

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Assistant Director of Research Computing

William & Mary Williamsburg, VA

$93k-123k (estimate)

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William & Mary is Hiring an Assistant Director of Research Computing Near Williamsburg, VA

Position Information

Position Number

FP960W

Position Title

Assistant Director of Research Computing

Employment Category

Full Time Professional

Location

William & Mary

Department

3H7000 IT

Unit Mission Statement

William & Mary Information Technology (W&M IT) provides a reliable, flexible and secure

technological environment that enables swift and skilled solutions for rapidly changing needs to advance teaching, learning, research, student success and operational efficiency. By developing and nurturing meaningful relationships and collaborations on campus and beyond, W&M IT engages, inspires and empowers community members to achieve their goals. We develop expertise, promote self-service and encourage experimentation while working to drive relevant and sustainable change.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Executive Director of Research Computing, the Assistant Director of Research Computing is responsible for assisting William & Mary (W&M) and Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) faculty/students with computing and computational science initiatives. This includes maintaining W&M/VIMS High Performance Computing (HPC) infrastructure as well as any new hardware/software used for Research Computing.
Primary responsibilities include (but not limited to):

Oversee day-to-day management of W&M/VIMS HPC clusters and Research Computing infrastructure
Assist faculty/students with use of W&M/VIMS HPC clusters and other research and academic computing resources.
Assist Executive Director with administrative tasks, such as budgeting, security reviews, inventory management, etc.
Assist with training, documentation, project tracking, and staff management.

Conditions of Employment

This position is subject to additional hours that extend beyond the typical work hours, to include weekend or holiday work.
May require occasional overnight travel as needed.

Information Security: This position requires administrative access to the university’s information systems and/or sensitive university data. The incumbent is expected to be aware of and adhere to the information security policies of the university as well as all applicable federal, state, and local laws, follow information security best practices applicable to their job area, and to pursue information security training and awareness opportunities when possible.

Essential Designation

FLSA

Exempt

Position Restricted?

No, this is a continuing E&G funded position

Position Term

12 month - Continuing

Position Months

Faculty or Staff: 12 month

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree in computer science, computer engineering or a comparable field, or a comparable combination of education and experience
Experience managing data centers, supporting HPC clusters, and high-performance computing technologies
Strong organizational skills including experience with project management and documentation.
Extensive experience working with high-performance computing and working with computer hardware/software
Experience in programming and shell scripting
Expert working knowledge in Linux system administration and best practices in mid-sized, multi-user environments.
Knowledge of batch processing, and cluster management,
Knowledge of file systems architecture and how to apply to storage and management of research data
Understanding of research data management, storage life cycle strategies, and usage and cost optimization
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with faculty and students.

Preferred Qualifications

Ph. D. in relevant science field (Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, etc.).
Ability to navigate a complex academic environment with multiple concurrent projects.
Experience coaching and managing small teams
Extensive experience supporting/performing computational research.
Extensive experience in relevant programming languages (especially C, CUDA, and Python) and shell scripting.
Extensive experience working with computer/server hardware including Ethernet/InfiniBand switching and GPUs.
Demonstrated ability to perform research in an academic setting.
Expert knowledge in computational science / mathematical methods.
Experience with cloud orchestration techniques, containers, and Kubernetes.

Is the position remote work eligible?

Not eligible

Remote Work Disclaimer

Remote work eligibility is not guaranteed and is subject to approval. Employee eligibility depends on the likelihood of the employee succeeding in a remote work arrangement and the supervisor’s ability to manage remote workers. Departments and/or Human Resources may amend, alter, change, delete, or modify eligibility.

Advertised Pay Range

Up to $120,000

Advertised Pay Range Statement

All hiring rates are commensurate with relevant experience up to the advertised amount considering internal alignment.

University Salary Range

U16

Benefits Summary Statement

William & Mary offers our employees a full array of benefits including retirement, health insurance with options for expanded dental and vision along with group and optional life insurance with coverage for spouse and children, flexible spending accounts, and an EAP (Employee Assistance Program).
Our employees enjoy additional university benefits such as educational assistance, professional development, wellness benefits, and a robust holiday schedule. All employees have access to fitness facilities on campus. Staff members also have access to the university libraries, and much more. To learn more, go to: https://www.wm.edu/offices/uhr/benefits/index.php?type=none

Job Open Date

03/21/2024

Review Begin Date

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Application Instructions

Background Check Statement

William & Mary is committed to providing a safe campus community. W&M conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

EEO Statement

William & Mary values diversity and invites applications from underrepresented groups who will enrich the research, teaching and service missions of the university. The university is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

INDUSTRY

Colleges & Universities

SALARY

$93k-123k (estimate)

POST DATE

03/23/2024

EXPIRATION DATE

05/22/2024

WEBSITE

wm.edu

HEADQUARTERS

WILLIAMSBURG, VA

SIZE

3,000 - 7,500

FOUNDED

1693

CEO

AGATHA E JOHNSON

REVENUE

$200M - $500M

INDUSTRY

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About William & Mary

We're different, and we like it that way. William & Mary is unlike any other university in America. Were the second oldest institution of higher education in the nation, but also a cutting-edge research university. Were highly selective, but also public, offering a world-class education without the sticker shock. Our students are not only some of the smartest in the world, but passionate about serving others and serious about having fun. Our professors are teachers, scholars and research mentors, the cornerstone of a thriving intellectual community that produces experienced, engaged, successfu...l graduates. Were a Public Ivyone of only eight in the nation. That means we offer a superior education thats accessible to everyone. We love our hometown of Williamsburg and the amazing Commonwealth of Virginia and were proud to be one of the reasons for their economic success. More
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