Position Available
Director
Center for Ocean Leadership
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Boulder, Colorado, Remote, or Hybrid
Application and nomination deadline: 24 February 2023
For questions and to apply, go to:
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The Center for Ocean Leadership (COL) at the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) invites applications and nominations for a Director position. This position is open to candidates seeking fully remote, in-person in Boulder, Colorado, and/or a hybrid combination remote and onsite presence work arrangements.
The Director of the COL is responsible for developing and managing the strategic vision, mission, operational posture, organizational structure, and culture of the COL. The Director provides leadership and management of the implementation of long- and short-term planning that supports the COL and UCAR Community Programs (UCP) missions.
The COL Director fosters interaction and collaboration between UCP Programs/Centers, NCAR, and UCAR Operations. The Director is responsible for program advocacy in various forums, including with sponsors, philanthropic organizations, government agencies, and COL-affiliated institutions. The Director participates in UCAR management meetings and committees, assumes leadership in UCP-wide management functions and takes responsibilities that are flowed down from the Board of Trustees to the UCAR President and the UCP Director.
The Director works closely with COL staff and affiliate institutions to support programmatic activities among and between federal agencies and the ocean science community, and supports advocacy efforts on behalf of and coordinated with affiliated institutions with regard to ocean science funding and other key federal policy issues. The Director makes public presentations, participates in relevant forums as a spokesperson for ocean science and engages in business development activities.
An advanced degree in ocean sciences or a related field and 10 years of leadership experience managing complex technical/scientific programs in a federal agency, business enterprise, university/research institute, and/or national nonprofit organization; or equivalent education and experience is required.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities include:
- Knowledgeable of key issues, opportunities, and policies in ocean sciences and education and be seen as a highly accomplished scientist/administrator, leader, and representative of the organization’s vision, mission, and objectives among diverse audiences;
- Demonstrated leadership, technical, and business skills associated with the development of service-oriented community programs, through consensus building and compelling expression of concepts and principles;
- Direct experience in the effective management and leadership of diverse scientific and technical programs;
- Skill in strategic planning and implementation, budget development and deployment, and human resource planning to achieve broad goals and objectives;
- Ability to provide leadership in directing, developing, and evaluating a staff of widely varying backgrounds and experience;
- Understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the STEM workforce and a demonstrated track record of championing inclusive and welcoming workplace environments;
- Ability to articulate and gain internal and external support for COL and UCP’s goals;
- Advanced skills in written and oral communication, with the ability to excel in interpersonal communication;
- Advanced skill in business development, writing successful proposals, fundraising, obtaining and coordinating program resources as well as managing complex budgets; and
- Ability to travel for meetings with sponsors, philanthropic organizations, government agencies, and COL-affiliated institutions.
Application and nomination deadline: 24 February 2023
For questions and to apply, go to:
https://www.imsearch.com/open-searches/university-corporation-atmospher…