SENIOR PROGRAM/PROJECT SUPPORT COORDINATOR #00094774

Student Design & Experiential Learning

This position oversees the daily operations of the student design and fabrication shop, ensuring safety and well-maintained workspace that supports hands-on experiential learning. By providing guidance on equipment usage, safety protocols, and fabrications best practices to minimize risk, this enhances students' technical skill and project based learning. Additionally, by fostering a supportive environment for student design teams, the position contributes to retention and persistent efforts, helping students stay engaged through experiential learning opportunities.

Equipment Management

• Oversee daily operations, troubleshooting, and maintenance of CNC machines, waterjets, milling machines, lathes, and other fabrication equipment
• Perform repairs, including full disassembly/reassembly and follow-up testing, ensuring proper functionality
• Conduct routine cleaning, lubrication, and adjustments to maintain safe and efficient equipment operation
• Maintain an inventory of critical replacement parts, consumables, PPE, and machining materials
• Oversee software management for facility access, equipment operation, and student use tracking
• Manage gifts-in-kind, material procurement, equipment recycling, surplus, and disposal
• Responsible for waterjet maintenance and billing

Safety, Training & Compliance

• Develop, maintain, and deliver safety training (both online and in-person) for students, faculty, and staff
• Demonstrate proper machine operations and provide hands-on coaching to reinforce best practices
• Observe and assess students for understanding, adherence to protocols, and effective equipment use
• Monitor and enforce compliance with OSHA, EHS, and university policies, staying updated on new regulations
• Collaborate with S&T Environmental Health Services on hazardous material storage, disposal, and safety reporting
• Maintain detailed safety and training records, documenting student progress and facility access readiness

Student & Team Support

• Train, mentor, and coach students in safe and effective manufacturing processes
• Assist design teams with technical guidance, fabrication techniques, and project execution
• Coach students through complex part design, machining, and troubleshooting issues
• Provide leadership development and project management coaching within the facility
• Set daily priorities and allocate shared resources, balancing operational objectives and competing team needs
• Travel with student design teams to competitions, field tests, and outreach events, ensuring safe operations and technical support

Fleet & Logistics Management

• Oversee maintenance, compliance, and operational readiness of the Design Center vehicle fleet, including trailers, WEX fuel card management, and GPA tracking software
• Track vehicle mileage, report annual equipment status, and manage depreciation records
• Coordinate team travel logistics for competitions, testing, and events, ensuring compliance with university travel policies
• Update and distribute vehicle operation, insurance, and fleet accessibility guidelines
• Ensure teams travel safely by monitoring GPS tracking and enforcing best practices

Operational Efficiency & Planning

• Ensure compliance with 5S standards in daily shop operations
• Provide input on long-term facility upgrades, safety improvements, and budget planning
• Manage student workers' shop tasks to uphold safety, efficiency, and organization
• Track expenses, process financial reports, and submit receipts per university guidelines

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and 3 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

• 5+ years leading technical projects and teams
• 2+ years CNC operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting
• Expertise in machine operations, repair, and safety training
• Knowledge of OSHA, EHS, and DOT compliance
• Experience mentoring and training students in technical skills
• Strong troubleshooting, organizational, and record-keeping skills
• Experience in logistics or fleet management
• 3 years machinist experience

The anticipated hiring range for this position has been established as $52,223-$73,008 annually.

Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the individual's particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Grade: GGS 10
University Title: SENIOR PROGRAM/PROJECT SUPPORT COORDINATOR
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Applications will be accepted until this position is filled.

University Information
Missouri S&T is one of the nation's leading research universities with over 100-degree programs in 39 disciplines. It was founded in 1870 as one of the first technological institutions west of the Mississippi River. Located about 100 miles west of St. Louis in the vibrant community of Rolla, Missouri S&T is an accessible, safe, and friendly campus surrounded by Ozarks' scenery. Missouri S&T offers undergraduate degrees in engineering, the sciences, liberal arts, humanities, and business, with M.S. and Ph.D. programs available in many of the science and engineering programs. With over 7,000 students and 300 faculty, Missouri S&T is big enough to accommodate a broad population, yet small enough for individuals to build high visibility and impactful careers.

KUMMER COLLEGE
Established in 2022, The Kummer College serves as a pathbreaking model for social impact, technology transfer, and interdisciplinary collaboration within a future-oriented STEM-focused university. Supported by the Kummer Institute Foundation at Missouri S&T, this unique college integrates key academic, co-curricular, and administrative activities related to technology commercialization, business innovation and entrepreneurship, systems thinking, and economic development. Within The Kummer College lives several departments: Department of Business and Information Technology (BIT), Department of Economics, Department of Engineering Management and Systems Engineering (EMSE), Kummer Student Programs and the Division of Technology Transfer and Economic Development (TTED).

COLLEGE of ENGINEERING & COMPUTING (CEC)
Missouri S&T's College of Engineering and Computing is the largest of three colleges at S&T, accounting for approximately 80% of the total enrollment (about 4,500 undergraduates and 800 graduate students). The college includes more than 170 ranked faculty members who serve in 16 undergraduate programs, all with master's and doctoral equivalents organized into nine academic departments. The college recently added a bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering and a Ph.D. in bioengineering, both starting in fall 2024. Missouri S&T, supported by the College of Engineering and Computing, is nationally recognized for its career outcomes and ROI.

COLLEGE of ARTS, SCIENCES, & EDUCATION (CASE)
The College of Arts, Sciences, and Education is a catalyst of innovation, creativity, and discovery, where students and faculty work side-by-side to create and share knowledge and understanding. From arts and humanities to the natural and social sciences, the College of Arts, Sciences, and Education has a program for everyone. The College of Arts, Sciences, and Education (CASE) is made up of eleven units including Air Force ROTC, Army ROTC, Arts, Languages and Philosophy, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, English and Technical Communication, History and Political Science, Mathematics and Statistics, Physics, Psychological Science, and Education. The college is home to over 90 tenured/tenure-track and 44 non-tenure-track faculty members. CASE offers more than 85 different academic options including certificates, minors, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees.

About Rolla
Rolla, Missouri offers several great advantages that help individuals enjoy a high quality of life. Rolla is an ideal place for families, with its low cost of living, excellent schools, safe neighborhoods, and a range of recreational activities suitable for all ages. The Ozark Scenic Riverways and beautiful landscapes offers abundant opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts of every lifestyle. With its vibrant community, Rolla hosts multiple events, concerts, art exhibitions, and theater performances throughout the year. The university's Leach Theatre showcases nationally renowned performers for campus and community alike. Overall, living in Rolla offers a high quality of life with a supportive community, affordable living, beautiful natural surroundings, and numerous opportunities for personal and professional growth.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

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The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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