Board Director Position Available
National Research Council
Department: Division on Earth & Life Studies (DELS)
Sub Unit: Ocean Studies Board
Washington, DC (1 - Corporate Headquarters)
For further information, please contact:
Fran Sharples - Director
Board on Life Sciences National Research Council
National Academies
202/334-2187
or go to:
http://nationalacademies.wfrecruiter.com/jobs_details1.asp?Job_id=26450…
The National Research Council is beginning a search for a new Director for
its Ocean Studies Board.
ORGANIZATION PROFILE
The Division on Earth and Life Studies (DELS) consists of fifteen units
that facilitate communication among the research community, policy
makers, industry, interest groups, and the public. DELS is responsible
for a vast array of topics, ranging from the molecular level to the
global level. The common thread linking the units is the broad topic of
science and the environment, but the division also examines issues
outside that area.
The Ocean Studies Board (OSB) was established by the National Academies
to advise the federal government on issues of ocean science,
engineering, and policy. In addition to exercising leadership within the
ocean community, the Board undertakes studies at the request of federal
agencies, Congress, or other sponsors, or upon its own initiative. OSB
explores the science, policies, and infrastructure needed to understand
and protect coastal and marine environments and resources.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Board Director:
- Develops, directs, plans, conducts, and manages program operations for
the Board
- Provides leadership, trains and mentors employees within the unit, and
encourages effective staff interactions and teamwork
- Oversees the selection of members for committees and provides guidance
to committees and staff in the consensus building process
- Sets agendas and oversees arrangements for board meetings and stays in
close touch with the Board members
- Oversees financial operations of the Board
- Maintains relationship with current sponsors and works to develop new
studies and relationships with potential new sponsors
- Prepares proposals for new projects/studies
- Performs fund raising activities and oversees management of contracts
for the Board
- Oversees the report review process and manages outreach and
dissemination efforts for the Board
- Initiates personnel actions, including performance, compensation
review, and disciplinary actions
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum requirements for the position include a PhD, or equivalent
knowledge, with 6 years experience in ocean sciences or related field,
such as biological oceanography, marine geology, or chemical
oceanography. Experience in science policy and program management is
also required. The successful applicant must possess excellent written
and communication skills. The preferred qualifications are PhD, or
equivalent knowledge, with 6 years experience of which 3 were in a
supervisory capacity.
For further information, please contact:
Fran Sharples - Director
Board on Life Sciences National Research Council
National Academies
202/334-2187
or go to:
http://nationalacademies.wfrecruiter.com/jobs_details1.asp?Job_id=26450…