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rrUniversity of Idaho

rrExecutive Director, Energy Institute

rrLocation: Moscow

rrDivision/College: College of Engineering

rrEmployee Category: Exempt

rrPay Range: \$200,000 annually or more depending on experience

rrFTE: 1.0

rrFull/Part Time: Full Time

rrPosition Summary:

rAs the state\'s land-grant university, the University of Idaho develops solutions for complex problems facing our society. The university is establishing the Energy Institute to produce the next generation of energy leaders focused on the importance of agile energy portfolio analysis and transitions. In collaboration with industry partners, the institute will strengthen the nation\'s energy future and workforce talent pipeline by integrating robust engineering design coursework and research into regional energy solutions. This interdisciplinary institute will lead innovative research to secure and sustain America\'s energy supply.

We seek a highly accomplished, visionary leader to serve as the inaugural Executive Director of the Energy Institute. The Executive Director of the Energy Institute will 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 in collaboration with the Office of the President, the Executive Director will 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 (safe, reliable, economical, renewable, clean) access to energy resources. The Executive Director will work closely with an academic leadership committee, an industry advisory board, faculty, and staff to identify, develop, implement, and promote energy programming that advances the core values and strategic priorities of the university in keeping with the needs of the energy industry.

rrMinimum Qualifications:

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• Bachelors Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited university
• Masters Degree in engineering, business administration or energy studies from an accredited university

{=html} <!-- --> - 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 publics understanding and appreciation of energy production, research, and security

rrPreferred Qualifications:

rExperience

• Demonstrated leadership of teams without direct supervisory oversight
• Demonstrated skills in negotiation and conflict resolution
• Experience with surveys, data collection, data analysis, and data visualization
• Technical knowledge and skills related to energy, utilities, engineering, energy economics, etc.
• Electric power industry experience
• Non-profit board leadership experience
• Experience should include industry, higher education, or government leadership - or a combination thereof
• Recogniz d, high-level influence with a deep understanding of key issues in the energy sector

Education

• PhD or terminal degree in energy, engineering, business administration, or economics or masters degree with 25 years in the energy industry
• Experience working or collaborating in higher education

rrPhysical Requirements & Working Conditions:

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rPosting Number: SP004402P

rrPosting Date: 04/22/2024

rrClosing Date: 5/22/2024

rrOpen Until Filled: No

rrSpecial Instructions:

rPlease submit a resume, letter of application including vision statement, and 3 references.

rrBackground Check: Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

rrTo apply, please visit: jobs.uidaho.edu

rrEEO Statement

rUniversity of Idaho is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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