Position Details
Position Information
| Internal Posting? | |
|---|---|
| Posting Number | SP003872P |
| Position Title | Managing Director, Idaho Water Resources Research Institute |
| Division/College | University Outreach-Northern Idaho |
| Department | Coeur d’Alene Center |
| Location | Coeur d’Alene |
| Posting Context Statement | N/A |
| Position Overview | The Managing Director of the Idaho Water Resources Research Institute (IWRRI) will be responsible for leadership, revitalization, and expansion of the institute. The Managing Director is a new position and will be the chief executive of IWRRI. Primary roles for the Managing Director will be to develop and implement new plans for IWRRI to develop a useful, pertinent stakeholder network, identify opportunities for impactful research and outreach activities, lead and grow organizational capability at University of Idaho and other Idaho universities, and secure external resources to support impactful activities by, and growth of, IWRRI. This position is an executive staff leadership position, not a faculty position. |
| Unit URL | https://www.uidaho.edu/cda |
Position Qualifications
| Required Experience | Program development in a water resource field.Experience in one or more areas of water resources, policy, law, business, science, or engineering.Developing and implementing strategic plans.Working in research and research teams on water resource issues or related fields.Participating in collaborative sponsored research projects.Establishing and maintaining working relationships with students, faculty, staff, administrators, and public, private, and governmental offices and agencies.Supervising staff. |
|---|---|
| Required Education | Graduate degree in a field related to water resources (sciences, engineering, social sciences, humanities, or professional degree acceptable). |
| Required Other | |
| Additional Preferred | Significant leadership experience gained in a non-academic setting (e.g. industry).Significant experience with university research.Knowledge of water resource issues in Idaho and surrounding region.Strong political acumen.Doctoral degree in field related to water resources.Outstanding communications skills. Excellent demonstrated written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills.Self-motivated, team-oriented attitude.Outstanding leadership experience and qualities.Ability to think clearly under pressure.Ability to work with diverse groups of people.Excellent team builder and relationship builder with demonstrated experience building impactful cross-disciplinary team. |
| Physical Requirements & Working Conditions | |
| Degree Requirement | Listed degree qualification is required at time of application |
Posting Information
| FLSA Status | Overtime Exempt |
|---|---|
| Employee Category | Exempt |
| Pay Range | $100,000 annually or higher commensurate with experience. |
| Type of Appointment | Fiscal Year |
| FTE | 1 |
| Full Time/Part Time | Full Time |
| Funding | This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding. |
| A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. | Uncertain |
| Posting Date | 04/07/2023 |
| Closing Date | 05/22/2023 |
| Open Until Filled | No |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | |
| Applicant Resources | https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources |
| Background Check Statement | Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check. |
| EEO Statement | The University of Idaho (U of I) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, U of I does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, genetic information or status as any protected veteran or military status in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions and educational programs. |
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- List of References
Optional Documents
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