Atmospheric Sciences Division Director

Nevada System of Higher Education; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 225,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Relocation assistance

Job summary

The Desert Research Institute (DRI), part of the Nevada System of Higher Education, seeks an Executive Division Director for the Division of Atmospheric Sciences in Reno, NV, with periodic travel to Las Vegas. The role leads strategy, personnel oversight, and program development to expand the DAS portfolio.

The successful candidate will mentor faculty, manage budgets, and pursue new research opportunities and sponsor engagements to strengthen DAS research and impact.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a DAS-related field or equivalent.
• Excellence in leadership, management, and program development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee DAS personnel and performance evaluations.
• Recruit and mentor DAS personnel and support staff.
• Grow sponsorships, identify new opportunities, and expand funded research.
• Lead multi-institutional collaboration and proposal development.
• Engage with sponsors and articulate DAS capabilities to stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Management

Program development

Communication

Budgeting

Education

Master’s degree

PhD preferred

Job description

The Desert Research Institute (DRI), part of the Nevada System of Higher Education, seeks an Executive Division Director for the Division of Atmospheric Sciences in Reno, NV, with periodic travel to Las Vegas. The role leads strategy, personnel oversight, and program development to expand the DAS portfolio.

The successful candidate will mentor faculty, manage budgets, and pursue new research opportunities and sponsor engagements to strengthen DAS research and impact.