Job Description

Job Summary
The Division of Research and Innovation is seeking an Operations Manager. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position.

The Division of Research and Innovation (DRI) supports research and innovation across Oregon State University (OSU), developing partnerships and maximizing our impact. OSU’s research activity is grounded in our colleges, schools and departments, as well as centers, institutes, and core facilities. As an institute reporting through the DRI, the Advanced Technology and Manufacturing Institute (ATAMI) is a research and commercialization facility located on the Corvallis HP campus. ATAMI is also an Oregon Nanoscience and Microtechnologies (ONAMI) Signature Research Center.

The Operations Manager (Manager) reports to the Director of ATAMI and administers operations and activities related to building occupancy, activities, and maintenance including user access, leasing, vendor services, landlord engagement, and environmental, health and safety policy and compliance. This position will be the primary ATAMI liaison to the OSU Environment, Health and Safety (EH&S) department as well as other campus officials. The Manager develops, maintains, curates, and follows procedures for executing activities. The Manager occasionally oversees building construction and modification projects, including working with OSU Capital Planning, HP, and outside design and construction contractors. This position will work closely with EH&S on evaluating, monitoring, and guiding safe laboratory work practices and affect the research laboratories utilized by the student body, vendors, faculty, and staff.
Why OSU?
Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!

Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

FACTS:

• Top 1.4% university in the world
• More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
• 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.
• 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties
• 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone
• 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
• 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
• 217k+ alumni worldwide
• For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about

Locations:

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package:

Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
• Retirement savings paid by the university.
• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.

Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.
Key Responsibilities
30% Facility Operations
Daily research facility oversight. Curate ATAMI Operation Guidelines document. Manage user processes including badging, training, usage reporting, and invoicing. Manage expense budgets, develop annual budget with Director. Maintain familiarity with OSU-HP Master lease terms and conditions to ensure compliance with the lease. Administer tenant lease process. Ensure tenant activities comply with City of Corvallis wastewater discharge rules, requesting waivers and responding to audits, as necessary. Serve as primary contact with HP/HP designee. Coordinate HP activities within ATAMI. Oversee facility renovations (as needed) including design review, oversight of construction activities, and commissioning.

30% Environmental Health & Safety
Manage building safety activities and compliance, including responding to OSU EHS laboratory assessments, audits, and Corvallis Fire Department inspections, among others. Curate and administer the ATAMI Emergency Operation Plan. Lead ATAMI Safety Team meetings, provide consistent communications to foster a positive and safe work environment. Coordinate and participate in the ATAMI Emergency Operations Response Team. Monitor ATAMI hazardous materials inventories through the OSU online inventory system and through safety assessments, manage access and promote compliance by all tenants, occupants, and users. In coordination with OSU EHS, perform assessments of hazardous materials operations, handling, and storage facilitating compliance with state and federal regulations.

30% Building Systems Operation, Maintenance, and Repair
Responsible for building systems operation including makeup air handlers, exhaust fans, boiler, chillers, and control systems. Establish and maintain procedures for operations and maintenance, respond to issues and faults, coordinate outside service and repairs.

10% Other duties as assigned and supervision of student workers.
What You Will Need
Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Science, Industrial Hygiene, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, or a related field 5 years’ experience in facilities operation including safety management.
Working knowledge of hazardous materials and codes, regulations and administrative procedures.
Experience with mechanical systems operation, i.e., air handling equipment and controls.
Excellent people skills: ability to constructively collaborate across organizations and work with a wide range of customers.
Demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing an inclusive workplace.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.