Energy Institute Director — Strategic Impact Leader

University of Idaho; Moscow (ID); Presencial; USD 159.000 - 194.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

University of Idaho in Moscow seeks an Executive Director to lead the newly established Energy Institute, shaping strategy, programming, and advocacy for energy literacy and regional energy solutions.

The role partners with industry, academia, and government to drive research, education, and workforce development aligned with the university's mission as Idaho's land‑grant institution.

Qualificações

• 15 years of progressive leadership experience in energy or utilities.
• Building partnerships and coalitions resulting in shared actions and outcomes
• Experience influencing change in a complex, decentralized organization with sizeable budget, scope, and personnel
• Proposal development leading to external funding
• Leading teams to completion of project objectives on scope, on schedule, and on budget
• Experience with utility operating environment, including regulatory, environmental, and workforce issues
• Experience in the energy sector and/or energy discipline and commitment to championing energy-related causes
• Collaborating with multiple entities across different sectors to deepen the public's understanding and appreciation of energy production, research, and security

Responsabilidades

• Provide institutional vision, strategy, and leadership in educational programming, research innovation, workforce development, outreach, special projects, and advocacy in the domain of energy.
• Reporting to the Dean of the College of Engineering, provide strategic leadership in developing and recommending key goals and actions to advance energy literacy and awareness, practical solutions to gain energy independence, and sustainable access to energy resources.
• Work with an academic leadership committee, industry advisory board, faculty, and staff to identify, develop, implement, and promote energy programming that aligns with university priorities.
• Collaborate with industry partners to strengthen the nation's energy future and workforce talent pipeline by integrating robust engineering coursework and regional energy solutions.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Partnership building

Strategic influence

Negotiation

Data analysis

Energy sector knowledge

Cross-sector collaboration

Public policy awareness

Formação

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Master's in engineering / MBA / energy studies

PhD or terminal degree in energy/engineering/economics

Higher education collaboration experience

Descrição da vaga

University of Idaho in Moscow seeks an Executive Director to lead the newly established Energy Institute, shaping strategy, programming, and advocacy for energy literacy and regional energy solutions.

The role partners with industry, academia, and government to drive research, education, and workforce development aligned with the university's mission as Idaho's land‑grant institution.