Director - Four Corners Water Center

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD or master’s degree in a water-related field
• Five or more years of work experience in natural resources, science, engineering, law, journalism, education, or policy related to water
• Significant experience working and building relationships with Indigenous communities and Tribes
• Demonstrated ability to identify, pursue, and obtain grant funding for programmatic activities
• Demonstrated Leadership And Administrative Skills And Experience
• Demonstrated experience working with college students and young professionals
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse communities and incorporating diversity, equity, and inclusion principles into programming
• A commitment to developing productive relationships across a college campus and with communities beyond the college at all levels
• Effective communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience in water resources, science, engineering, law, journalism, education, or policy in the Southwest and/or Four Corners Region
• Eight or more years of work experience in natural resources, science, engineering, law, journalism, education, or policy related to water
• Demonstrated experience in fostering inclusive hiring practices and collaborative and respectful working environments
• Three or more years of experience in leadership roles
• Existing relationships with Indigenous communities in the Southwest and the ability to build upon existing relationships with these communities
• A strong scholarly research record
• A record of successful teaching and/or supervision of college students
• Experience with experiential learning and professional development programs for early career professionals and college students

Major Responsibilities

• Overseeing the mission and long-term vision for the Four Corners Water Center
• Collaborating with faculty to develop the Center’s institutional plan for programming, collaboration, and growth
• Developing and working with the College Advisory Committee to define long-range goals for the Center
• Working with faculty and staff to execute critical water-focused projects
• Managing the Center’s existing programs and grants
• Advising for the RMS River Studies and Leadership Certificates
• Leading the Center in demonstrating an ongoing commitment to fostering a collaborative, respectful, and inclusive environment for students, staff, faculty, and community and Indigenous partners
• Overseeing the Center’s fiscal responsibilities to the College and external funders
• Engaging in research related to their field of expertise and mentorship of students who are connected to Water Center activities
• Fostering program collaboration and support with student-serving Centers within Diversity Affairs and Student Engagement
• Connecting with the local/regional educational community
• Connecting with local and regional water professionals’ organizations to pursue opportunities for workforce development, trainings, and collaborations
• Convening Water Center Advisory Committee and engaging with academic departments regarding water center programs and activities
• Maintaining a visible presence in the local, state, and regional professional community
• Creating and conducting public lectures and events related to Water Center programming
• Writing, producing, and disseminating timely communications regarding water center programs and events and related issues
• Promoting the Water Center and providing updates on programs and opportunities through appropriate channels and in conjunction with FLC’s Marking and Communications department
• Hiring and supervision of Work Study students as needed

Work Environment

• Sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time
• Manage a team of professionals with differing opinions, levels of training, and experience
• Ability to juggle a variety of administrative tasks simultaneously
• Ability to work with moderate noise (i.e. office with computers, phone, and printers, light traffic)
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work
• Light to moderate lifting is required
• For field-based research and education activities, the employee may have to traverse uneven surfaces in varying weather conditions carrying 20-30 pounds of equipment

Work Environment - Travel

• Local and Regional Travel To attend professional conferences and conventions
• Meet with donors
• Connect with relevant organizations
• Partner with tribal organizations and governments
• Conduct field-based learning and research activities
• Attend events and programs at other institutions

FLSA Status/Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• Exempt
• Full Time 1.0FTE
• Temporary Full Year

Compensation

• The salary range for this position is $64,000 to $68,500, plus a comprehensive benefits package.