Design Director jobs in Spokane, WA

Design Director directs and oversees CAE technical and team capability to support product, component, or structure design. Provides expertise and technical leadershipfor benchmarking, concept design, prototype development, simulation, testing protocols, and optimization utilizing CAE design and analysis techniques and tools. Being a Design Director develops and optimizes CAE methodology, including guidelines and standards, to increase design process efficiency. Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering. Additionally, Design Director typically reports to senior management. The Design Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Design Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Academic Director, Center for Engineering Design & Entrepreneurship (CEDE)
  • Contractor Safety Management
  • Spokane, WA FULL_TIME
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    Who We Are
    At Gonzaga we don’t just state our mission. We live it every day as a Catholic, Jesuit, and humanistic University. It is the reason we exist and the foundation for our purpose: educating students for lives of leadership and service. From students to faculty and staff members, everyone here knows what we stand for – and they know how valuable our mission is to the success of our institution.

    Our diverse selection of benefits is part of Gonzaga’s commitment to care for and meet the needs of our employees and their families. The University provides full-time employees in their first year: a PPO Medical plan administered by Premera Blue Cross, employer-paid dental programs through Delta Dental, vision coverage through VSP, employer-paid Life Insurance, and optional employee-paid Life Insurance through Lincoln Financial, TIAA 403(b) Retirement plan including free onsite financial planning and advising, Employee Assistance Program through Supportlinc, Zagfit Wellness program with access to GU’s onsite fitness center and Spokane Transit Authority (STA) bus passes. Additionally, full-time (40 hours per week) staff employees accrue 4 hours of sick time per pay period (pro-rated for less than 40 hours/week), vacation time starting at 5 hours per pay period (pro-rated for less than 40 hours/week) and 17 paid holidays. Additional benefits such as Long Term Disability and Tuition Waivers are available after the first year of employment.

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    Position Title
    Academic Director, Center for Engineering Design & Entrepreneurship (CEDE)

    Posting Number
    S2149P

    Department
    Design Center

    Work Schedule
    Standard office hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Incumbent may work non-standard hours as needed.

    Employment Status
    Regular

    Temporary or Fixed-Term Assignment End Date

    Hours per Week
    40

    Months per Year
    12

    Job Purpose
    The Center for Engineering, Design, & Entrepreneurship (CEDE) is an integral part of the educational mission of the School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS). The main deliverable for CEDE is the Senior Design experience which is required for all SEAS students. The Academic Director (AD) reports to the Dean of SEAS and has responsibilities for both day-to-day and long-term activities within CEDE. This position requires developing and maintaining strong professional relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders including students, faculty, staff, project sponsors, liaisons, and volunteers. The AD works to maintain a smoothly functioning center and program within budget. Additionally, the AD works to enable innovative educational opportunities in design and entrepreneurship through extracurricular events and the administration of the student project labs and associated equipment.

    Target Salary (Annualized 12 months, 40 hours/week)
    68000

    Minimum Salary (Annualized 12 months, 40 hours/week)
    56158

    Salary Midpoint (Annualized 12 months, 40 hours/week)
    66068

    Maximum Salary (Annualized 12 months, 40 hours/week)
    75978

    Essential Functions

    Essential Function Category Title
    Program Management

    % of time for section
    15%

    Function Details
    • The AD is responsible for working directly with department representatives and administration to ensure educational needs are satisfied for the students of the senior design program.
    • The AD anticipates the needs of the senior design program for projects, personnel, and finances each year and works with sponsors and departments to satisfy anticipated student needs.
    • The AD is responsible for logistics and coordination of the senior design program with the registrar and academic scheduling.
    • The AD works with the department representatives to establish a senior design calendar and associated events which meet the common scheduling and event needs of all parties involved.
    • The AD works with key resource and support teams within SEAS and the university to promote student utilization and appropriate behavior within the senior design program and other CEDE endeavors. (e.g., Manufacturing Technology Center, Herak Engineering Computer Center, Foley Library, Information Technology Center, Student Projects Labs)

    Essential Function Category Title
    Project & Personnel Collection

    % of time for section
    20%

    Function Details
    • The AD maintains relationships with sponsors of CEDE who supply projects and revenue in support of senior design projects.
    • The AD identifies potential new sponsors and works to solicit projects while informing them of the operations and benefits of a participation in CEDE and SEAS.
    • The AD coordinates with the departments and collects data to establish the needs of the coming year’s projects.
    • The AD works with general counsel and university administration to support the execution of necessary project agreement contracts with sponsors as well as administering necessary agreements to project participants.
    • The AD supports the departments in soliciting a group of volunteer professionals who help the student teams with their specialized knowledge and experience (known as the Design Advisory Board).
    • The AD supports the departments in the logistics & communication of hiring and assigning adjunct faculty members of projects.
    • The AD develops necessary marketing and communications tools to appropriately solicit projects and personnel.

    Essential Function Category Title
    Event Coordination

    % of time for section
    10%

    Function Details
    • The AD is responsible for coordinating and hosting several small, medium, and large events throughout the year ranging from informal to semi-formal and private to public.
    • The AD is responsible for working with appropriate with staff and support teams such as Guest Services and catering to properly administer events.
    • The AD may be responsible for coordinating guest speakers, special guests, and VIPs.
    • The AD is responsible for speaking to large audiences to introduce and explain aspects of the program, introduce guests, and open and close ceremonies.

    Essential Function Category Title
    Financial Management & Capital Allocation

    % of time for section
    15%

    Function Details
    • The AD oversees and tracks the financial assets, liabilities, and cashflows of the program.
    • The AD establishes fee expectations from sponsors for projects.
    • The AD performs capital allocation with program assets in order to properly run events, cover certain overhead, capitalize student projects, and make strategic purchases for the program.
    • The AD works with senior design student teams to evaluate and execute budget and purchasing tasks while promoting and at times enforcing effective, efficient, and ethical use of capital resources.
    • The AD establishes and executes processes and controls to limit risks and liabilities to the program.

    Essential Function Category Title
    Program Communication

    % of time for section
    10%

    Function Details
    • The AD is responsible for providing regular communications of events, requirements, objectives, and changes throughout the program to students, sponsors, volunteers, faculty, staff, administration, and the general public.
    • The AD is responsible for creating and maintaining program documentation and informational tools to ensure students, sponsors, volunteers, faculty, and staff are able to understand objectives, procedures, and operations.
    • The AD works with the administration and department faculty to address any conduct issues within the senior design program or other CEDE events.
    • The AD seeks guidance & feedback where appropriate from other parties within the student body, sponsors, volunteers, faculty, staff, and administration when developing new elements of the program.
    • The AD maintains open communication with students, sponsors, volunteers, faculty, staff, administration, and the general public in order to answer questions and address issues within senior design and other CEDE endeavors.

    Essential Function Category Title
    Program Development

    % of time for section
    10%

    Function Details
    • The AD maintains policies, procedures, and documentation of CEDE’s endeavors to aid students, faculty, staff, sponsors, and volunteers.
    • The AD encourages multi-disciplinary & entrepreneurial opportunities throughout projects, programs, departments, and schools at the university while creating elective opportunities which may involve industry representation.
    • The AD works with department representatives and administration to review the program (at least annually) for changes in requirements and opportunities for improved student outcomes.
    • The AD works with department representatives to develop and deploy tools for evaluating student success.

    Essential Function Category Title
    Lab Management

    % of time for section
    10%

    Function Details
    • The AD manages a set of labs and associated equipment that are primarily associated with senior design, but also support clubs and other advised student groups.
    • The AD understands and documents the objectives of the lab in a manner accessible to those who need to use it.
    • The AD develops and administers necessary processes and controls for safety, security, and utilization of the labs.
    • The AD addresses issues, conflicts, and failures as they arise in the lab.
    • Lab Safety
      • The AD works with Risk Management and other safety administration of the university to ensure the labs are satisfying necessary codes and regulations.
      • The AD regularly audits labs to ensure adherence to policies and procedures and verify functionality of tools and equipment.
      • The AD supports external audits to ensure satisfaction of legal, insurance, and accreditation requirements.
      • The AD reviews and takes action to address safety incidents including near misses.
    • Equipment Crib
      • The AD monitors and supports administering equipment to students and employees at high utilization.
      • The AD documents and adds new equipment as it becomes available.
      • The AD looks for opportunities to implement new high-utilization equipment.

    Other Functions

    Other Functions
    • Represent SEAS at various functions
    • Speak to potential SEAS students
    • Assists, when requested, with market and public relations efforts for SEAS
    • Performs other duties as assigned by Dean and Associate Dean of SEAS

    University Competencies

    University Work Values
    Promoting Excellence in Academic Endeavors and Professional Practice

    • Fostering intellectual depth, competence, reflection, and creativity in pursuing exemplary, rather than satisfactory, outcomes

    Sharing Responsibility for Mission Identity and Leadership

    • Making a personal commitment to learn about Gonzaga’s mission, discovering ways to contribute individually and collaboratively to our distinctive learning and research community

    Affirming a Commitment to Human Dignity

    • Engaging one another with profound respect, professionalism, and cura personalis while supporting one another’s continued learning, development, and maximizing of potential

    Advancing a Culture of Inclusiveness

    • Developing cultural fluencies and global awarenesses, and practicing habits that enable us to value, recruit, and support community members from historically underrepresented backgrounds

    Caring for Our Common Home and Integral Ecology

    • Growing ecological awareness of and respect for the interconnectedness of human and non-human life, and the need to develop and practice habits that are mutually beneficial to all life

    Cultivating Individual and Community Accountability

    • Demonstrating mutual commitment to our shared project by holding ourselves and others responsible for actions, expecting appropriate behavior, and aligning activities with ethical and professional standards

    Qualifications/Knowledge Required/Years Experience Required

    Degree Required
    Bachelor's Degree

    Certifications and/or Licensures required
    None.

    Knowledge Required
    Specialist Knowledge in field

    Years Experience Required
    3-4.99 years

    Minimum Qualifications
    • 2 years of experience working in or directly with engineering and computer science at a professional level
    • Demonstrated interpersonal and teamwork skills
    • Experience working with internal and external partners in a collaborative manner
    • Proficient with software:
      • Microsoft Teams
      • Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
      • Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Sites, Slides)
    • Experience with basic software for finance, surveys, and business administration

    Desired Qualifications
    • Engineering/software/computer science degree
    • 5 years of experience in a technical or management position
    • Experience in event planning/administration/hospitality
    • Professional experience with capital allocation
    • Professional experience with legal contracts

    Physical / Environmental Qualifications
    • Remain in stationary position 60% of the time
    • Ability to prepare for and attend meetings and events across campus in various weather conditions
    • Wrist and hand movement related to computer work
    • Bend, stoop, kneel, stretch and reach
    • Pick-up, carry, and move items up to 30 pounds, occasionally lift up to 70 pounds




    Posting Detail Information

    Open Date
    01/02/2024

    Close Date
    01/17/2024

    Open Until Filled
    No

    Application Review Begins On
    01/17/2024

    Special Instructions to Applicants

    EEO Statement
    Gonzaga University is a Jesuit, Catholic, humanistic institution, and is therefore interested in candidates who will contribute to its distinctive mission. Gonzaga University is a committed EEO/AA employer and diversity candidates are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their disability status and/or protected veteran status. Applicants with disabilities needing reasonable accommodations to complete the application or hiring process should contact Human Resources (509) 313-5996.

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Electrical Project Engineer –Intern, Spokane, WA
  • Spees Design Build
  • Spokane, WA INTERN
  • ​Electrical Project Engineer –Intern, Spokane, WASpees Design Build (SDB) is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer – Intern to join our team.SDB is a design-build firm that specializes in providing a...
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Tier 1 Technician
  • Devfuzion IT, Marketing & Design
  • Spokane, WA FULL_TIME
  • Job Description: Tier 1 Technician About you: · You love computers, gadgets, software, and technology · You love to learn and explore new systems · When you find a problem, you know how to find a solu...
  • 11 Days Ago

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Tier 2 Technical Support
  • Devfuzion IT, Marketing & Design
  • Spokane, WA FULL_TIME
  • Job Description: Tier 2 Technician About you: · You love computers, software, and technology · You love to learn and explore new systems · When you find a problem, you know how to find a solution · Yo...
  • 11 Days Ago

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Mechanical Engineer  - Spokane, WA
  • Spees Design Build
  • Spokane, WA FULL_TIME
  • ​ ​ Mechanical Engineer - Bremerton, WASpees Design Build (SDB) is seeking a full-time Mechanical Engineer to join our team in Bremerton, WA. In this position, you will perform AEC design work with a ...
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Electrical Project Engineer – Entry Level, Spokane, WA
  • Spees Design Build
  • Spokane, WA FULL_TIME
  • Electrical Project Engineer – Entry Level, Spokane, WASpees Design Build (SDB) is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer – Entry Level to join our team.SDB is a design-build firm that specializes in p...
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Hydropower System Engineer
  • ANDRITZ
  • Spokane, WA
  • Department: Project Management Reports To: Project Management Director Location: Charlotte or Spokane Supervisory respon...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Grant Writer
  • Salvation Army
  • Spokane, WA
  • DEPARTMENT: DEVELOPMENT POSITION TITLE: GRANT WRITER STATUS:FULL TIME, NON-EXEMPT SUPERVISOR:DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR MISSIO...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Supervisory Program Analyst - ROSTER
  • Department Of The Treasury
  • Spokane, WA
  • Duties WHAT IS THE LBI - LARGE BUSINESS AND INTERNATIONAL DIVISION? A description of the business units can be found at:...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Housekeeping Director - The Davenport Grand Hotel
  • The Davenport Grand Hotel
  • Spokane, WA
  • Property Description: The Davenport Grand Hotel is a premier luxury hotel located in the heart of Spokane, WA, offering ...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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MD or DO / Licensed Psychiatry Resident- Per Diem
  • UHS
  • Spokane, WA
  • Responsibilities It takes passion and dedication to meet the behavioral health needs of our community . Through a unique...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Unit Manager RN
  • Avalon Health Care Group
  • Spokane, WA
  • Avalon Care Center Northpointe in Spokane is seeking a dependable, organized and dedicated nurse to join our outstanding...
  • 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Integrated Care Coordinator - SCRBH
  • Spokane County, WA
  • Spokane, WA
  • Job Summary (1) vacant positions at 37.5 hours per week. The position allocated to this classification performs professi...
  • 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Internal Revenue Agent / Senior Revenue Agent (Examiner)-12 Month Roster AMENDED
  • Department Of The Treasury
  • Spokane, WA
  • Duties WHAT IS THE LARGE BUSINESS AND INTERNATIONAL DIVISION? A description of the business units can be found at: https...
  • 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

Spokane (/ˌspoʊˈkæn/ (listen) spoh-KAN) is a city in Spokane County in the state of Washington in the northwestern United States. It is located on the Spokane River west of the Rocky Mountain foothills in eastern Washington, 92 miles (148 km) south of the Canada–US border, 18 miles (30 km) from the Washington–Idaho border, and 228 miles (367 km) east of Seattle along Interstate 90. Known as the birthplace of Father's Day, Spokane's official nickname is the "Lilac City". A pink, double flower lilac variety known as 'Syringa Spokane' is named for the city. It is the seat of Spokane County and th...
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