The Executive Director serves as a key leader and spokesperson for the Arthur L. Irving Institute for Energy and Society (IIES) at Dartmouth. The Executive Director reports to the Institute's Faculty Director. The Faculty Director and Executive Director will work in partnership on behalf of the Institute and Dartmouth College to advance understanding of the world's energy challenges and accelerate the transition to a low- and no-carbon energy system. The Executive Director will serve as a catalyst to organize and synergize research initiatives, academic programs, collaborations among faculty, and outreach to the world of energy and society.
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp:
Masters or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Demonstrated successful leadership, administrative experience, and budgetary management skills.
Knowledge of current and future developments in the field of energy and society.
Ability and experience to engage external corporate partners, governmental agencies, non-profits, and individuals to support the Institute through mutually beneficial collaborations and fundraising.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively as a leadership team member and leader, with a proven track record in team building, mentoring, and development.
Highest level of ethics and integrity.
Demonstrated ability to work in and promote a diverse environment.
Excellent communication and presentation skills and the ability to inspire and work collaboratively with staff, faculty, and academic leaders across the institution and beyond.
Outstanding skills and passion for external development and fundraising.
Experience with and commitment to education, research, training, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Experience in translating strategic plans into programmatic goals, activities, and achievements.
Preferred Qualifications:
Significant energy industry/government agency leadership experience.
Current or previous leadership at a higher education institution.
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries:
Kyle Hastbacka
Department Contact Phone Number:
kyle.m.hastbacka@dartmouth.edu
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title:
Barbara Will, Search Committee Chair
Department Contact's Phone Number:
Barbara.E.Will@dartmouth.edu
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.
Background Check:
Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?:
Not an essential function
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy
Applicants needing reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process should contact TaJuan Wilson at 484-206-5271 or email t.wilson@storbecksearch.com.
Partners with the Faculty Director and other stakeholders to develop a collective, collaborative vision and approach for Dartmouth to pursue the mission of the Institute.
Ensures the overall fiscal health and operational sustainability of IIES.
Consults with faculty on future trajectory of IIES.
Oversees management of IIES staff and contractors.
Oversees the animation of the Irving Institute building.
Coordinates meetings of the Board of Advisors, Faculty Affiliates, and other stakeholder groups.
Percentage Of Time:
25
Description:
Engagement of Schools and Faculty Scholars -
Partners with the Faculty Director in ensuring that IIES plays an integral role in Dartmouth's commitment to combining outstanding undergraduate liberal arts and graduate education with distinguished research and scholarship in the Arts & Sciences and its graduate and professional schools - the Guarini School of Graduate and Advanced Studies, the Geisel School of Medicine, the Thayer School of Engineering, and the Tuck School of Business.
Works to affirm continued student engagement in the Institute through groups like the Dartmouth Energy Collaborative, Energy Immersion Trips, and the Dartmouth Energy Alliance student club.
Percentage Of Time:
25
Description:
External Engagement and Philanthropic Development -
Serves as an advocate to champion and bring recognition to the Institute's mission and accomplishments regionally, nationally, and internationally.
Builds and maintains relationships with various partners to develop research opportunities and new initiatives, to enhance and diversify revenue streams, to translate research into practice, and to support economic growth and workforce development in the state and beyond.
Works with the Institute's Faculty Director and affiliated faculty in securing extramural research funding from government agencies, foundations, and commercial partners.
Works with development staff to spearhead advancement and fundraising activities with alumni and individual donors.
Percentage Of Time:
50
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Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
