Job Description

How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Job Summary

The University of Michigan-Dearborn College of Engineering and Computer Science (CECS) has an exciting opportunity for a Laboratory Safety and Facilities Manager. The position is responsible for the management of the building, facilities, space, and research and instructional laboratories within CECS with a particular emphasis to ensure safe operations.  We are seeking a visionary and detail-oriented Director of Facilities and Laboratory Safety to lead the operations, safety, and strategic management of our engineering facilities and labs. In this critical role, you will oversee daily operations, manage assets and equipment, ensure compliance with safety regulations, and support cutting-edge research and innovation. Collaborating with faculty, researchers, and campus partners, you?ll drive efficiency, maintain safety standards, and optimize space and resource utilization.  

Responsibilities*

CECS Facilities Operations:

CECS Space Survey Workflow:

CECS Assets/Equipment Management:

Procurement:

Lab Safety:

Construction Management:

MSEL/Technician and CECS ITS Technical Staff:

CECS Research Proposal Review Process:

Required Qualifications*

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Additional Information

The University of Michigan-Dearborn (UM-Dearborn) is one of the three campuses of the University of Michigan system. UM-Dearborn is a comprehensive university offering high-quality undergraduate, graduate, professional, and continuing education to residents of southeastern Michigan, and it attracts more than 8,000 students. Faculty and students have the opportunity to collaborate across all three campuses in research and scholarly activity. UM-Dearborn is located 10 miles west of downtown Detroit and 35 miles east of Ann Arbor. The campus is strategically located on 200 suburban acres of the original Henry Ford Estate in the Greater Detroit Metropolitan Region.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks.  Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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