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Western Colorado University Director, Energy Management Program in Gunnison, Colorado
Position:
Western Colorado University seeks an experienced, strategic leader to serve as the Director of a thriving Energy Management Program. This is a half-time, 12-month position with some travel. Candidates with appropriate backgrounds may also seek up to 50% teaching responsibilities in the School of Business. Reporting to the Associate Dean of the School of Business, the Director oversees a program coordinator and provides strategic development in alignment with Western s 2023-28 strategic plan, and budget management and industry forecasting. The successful candidate develops external partnerships for student placements and fundraising with the Vice President for Advancement and Career Services.
The Director promotes student engagement and success in partnership with the Moncrief Chair for Energy Management and collaborates with other School of Business and campus personnel. The position maintains AAPL program accreditation which provides scholarship and networking opportunities for students through their educational events and certification program. Program accreditation requires that the Director be based at the University.
Located in beautiful Gunnison, Colorado, Western strives to be a campus of inclusive excellence. Opening as a teaching college in 1911, the university has continuously evolved with and for the growing community it serves in order to offer wide-ranging areas of study and research opportunities and state of the art facilities. Western s School of Business educates 70 graduate students each year and 350 undergraduate students; 40-50 of which are in the Energy Management emphasis.
Required Duties:
The Director must
be a proven fundraiser (or proven business development experience in industry) who will engage with donors, alumni, and community leaders in development activities. ensure a sustainable student enrollment in the Energy Management Program and support program growth. develop networks that aid student enrollment, retention, completion, and post-graduate success for energy management students. oversee effective oral, print, digital, and social media communications and marketing. maintain a productive partnership with the program s advisory board.
Minimum Qualifications:
The successful candidate will be a collaborative and connected leader who holds a master s degree; candidates without an advance degree with significant leadership experience in the field of energy management will be considered if they demonstrate an understanding of the future of higher education.
In addition, -demonstrated experience in fundraising and/or business development; the ability to understand the current and future career horizon of the energy management field; -experience building and sustaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders; -a successful record of achievement of strategic goals through shared vision and change management; -demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI); -experiences in fiscal planning and budgeting management; -good communication and interpersonal, leadership and motivational skills; and -experiences and achievements which exemplify Western s values of integrity, inclusivity, stewardship, courage and growth.
Preferred Qualifications and Experience:
-experience with higher education energy management or land management programs. -3+ years experience with fund-raising and donor relationships
Compensation:
The annual salary for the half-time, 12 month position is $60,000 and is FLSA exempt. Western offers an excellent benefits package including shared premiums for a comprehensive health insurance plan, dental insurance, retirement plan, life insurance, and other insurance options. After one year of employment, Western provides free tuition for dependents enrolled full-time in undergraduate programs for up to four years.
What You Need to Apply:
Required attachmen s for online application include letter of application, resume, and contact information for three references.
Review of applications will begin immediately will continue until a successful candidate is hired.
Please direct questions to Kelly Sudderth, ksudderth@western.edu.
Note: If transcripts are required for your application, you may redact information that identifies your age, date of birth, dates of attendance, or graduation from the educational institution. If a degree is required for employment, official transcripts (unopened or delivered directly to HR) are required upon hire; copies/scans submitted during application will not serve the purpose of official transcripts upon hire.
Additional Information on Western and Gunnison
Western Colorado University is a public institution with an enrollment of