Energy Institute Executive Director: Strategic Leader

University of Idaho; Moscow (ID); On-site; USD 159,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Idaho seeks an Executive Director for the Energy Institute in Moscow to provide strategic leadership for educational programming, research, and workforce development in energy. You will build collaborations with industry partners, guide program development, and oversee outreach initiatives that advance energy literacy and practical energy solutions.

The role requires deep leadership in a complex university setting, with focus on energy transitions, interdisciplinary collaboration,

Qualifications

• 15 years of progressive leadership experience in the energy industry, utilities, or closely related organizations
• 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

Responsibilities

• Provide institutional vision, strategy, and leadership in educational programming, research innovation, and workforce development for energy.
• Develop and promote energy programming that advances university priorities with industry and academic partners.
• Lead in securing external funding and managing programs aligned with energy literacy and practical energy solutions
• Collaborate with academic leadership, industry advisory boards, faculty, and staff to advance energy-related initiatives
• Oversee outreach, special projects, and advocacy to strengthen energy education and public understanding

Skills

Leadership

Partnership-building

Budget management

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

ABET-accredited engineering bachelor

Master's in engineering, business administration or energy studies

PhD or terminal degree in energy/engineering/economics

Job description

University of Idaho seeks an Executive Director for the Energy Institute in Moscow to provide strategic leadership for educational programming, research, and workforce development in energy. You will build collaborations with industry partners, guide program development, and oversee outreach initiatives that advance energy literacy and practical energy solutions.

The role requires deep leadership in a complex university setting, with focus on energy transitions, interdisciplinary collaboration,