Clark University Hiring for Program Director at Worcester, MA Full Time

Category:: Staff and Administrators
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Department:: CGA – Center for Geospatial Analysis 2691
Locations:: Worcester, MA
Posted:: Sep 1, 2023
Closes:: Open Until Filled
Type:: Full-time – Exempt
Position ID:: 167020

About Clark University:

Founded in 1887, Clark was one of the first all-graduate institutions in the United States. Today the University is a highly-ranked, student-centered institution educating approximately 2,350 undergraduate and 1,150 graduate students to be imaginative and contributing citizens of the world and to advance the frontiers of knowledge and understanding through rigorous scholarship and creative effort. This commitment to scholarship and inquiry reflects the University’s commitment to “challenge convention and change our world” and to address issues of critical importance to society. It is also reflected by Clark’s many national and international distinctions, including recognition for its diversity and inclusion efforts, innovation, community engagement and impact, as a top green campus, and for having a distinguished geography and international development program. Clark has also been included in the groundbreaking Colleges that Change Lives guide since it was first published in 1996.

Clark is located in Worcester, Massachusetts, a dynamic, diverse city “on the rise.” The second largest city in New England, Worcester is home to 11 institutions of higher learning and is increasingly recognized for its growing healthcare and biotechnology communities, its thriving cultural scene, and as a vibrant food hub.

Job Description:

Center for Geospatial Analytics (CGA) at Clark University is a new entity established to catalyze synergistic research that uses geospatial analytics to address pressing issues of global environmental change, particularly climate change. Under the leadership of the inaugural director, Dr. Hamed Alemohammad, the new Center will play an entrepreneurial role at the forefront of this rapidly evolving field by expanding into a larger and more ambitious center of excellence building on the success of Clark Labs.

CGA is looking for a Program Director to join the team and lead the programmatic and operational growth of CGA. As the Program Director, you will work closely with CGA’s director to establish the long-term strategy of the center and pursue opportunities in collaboration with CGA faculty members. You will also lead development and implementation of various programs for CGA. These include new research projects, thematic areas to pursue and working with potential clients outside of the University. You will also oversee CGA resources including budgetary, human and computational ones.

Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Work closely with CGA’s Director to execute the strategic plan for CGA, aligning with Clark University’s overall strategic planning. Identify emerging trends and areas of research excellence to drive the center’s growth and impact.
• Resource Allocation: Manage CGA’s budget and resources effectively to support research projects, infrastructure development, and other operational needs.
• Funding: Identify potential grant and contract opportunities and lead the effort to secure funding to enhance CGA’s financial sustainability.
• Knowledge Dissemination: Promote the dissemination of research findings through publications, conferences, workshops, and public engagement activities. Identify opportunities in the academic and broader communities for CGA’s staff and researchers to participate and present our work.
• Team Development: Recruit, mentor, and develop a diverse team of researchers, students, and staff. Provide mentorship and professional development opportunities to foster career growth.
• Collaboration Cultivation: Foster collaborations and partnerships across Clark University academic departments, industry, government agencies, and other potential external research institutions. Facilitate interdisciplinary research initiatives that address complex global challenges.
• Technology and Innovation: Stay abreast of technological advancements and emerging research methodologies. Encourage the integration of cutting-edge technologies and innovative approaches into research projects.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Graduate degree highly preferred. Background in Geospatial Analytics, Earth System Science, Geography, Atmospheric Science, Data Science, Statistics, or a directly related discipline is preferred.
• More than 5 years of management and organizational leadership experience, including a strong commitment to supervising and developing staff combined with the ability to plan and manage multiple diverse projects, work collaboratively across functions, and levels, toward shared objective.
• Demonstrated operational and financial management experience.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically, to anticipate future consequences and trends, and to incorporate them into organizational planning processes.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with diverse personnel and partners, notably those from academia, industry, non-profits, and federal government, with the ability to convey a vision of the Center’s strategic future.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and verbal and written communication skills.
• A working knowledge of the higher education environment and academia is essential.
• Ability to learn new concepts and technologies beyond the area of core knowledge.

Additional Information:

As of June 1, 2023 Clark University no longer requires employees or students to be vaccinated against COVID-19. However, Clark urges all community members to follow CDC guidelines for COVID-19 vaccination, which recommend that everyone stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines including booster doses. This is important for your own personal health as well as the health of our community.

Clark University embraces equal opportunity as a core value: we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. This commitment applies to every aspect of education, services, and employment policies and practices at Clark. Our commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. All positions at Clark share in the responsibility for building a community that values diversity and the uniqueness of others by exhibiting integrity and respect in interacting with all members of the Clark community to create an atmosphere of fairness and belonging. We strongly encourage members from historically underrepresented communities, inclusive of all women, to apply.

Clark University offers a generous benefit package for full and, if applicable, part-time employees that include; paid time off, generous retirement plan, group health and dental insurance, life insurance, and tuition, along with use of many campus amenities. For a complete list of benefits for eligible employees visit here.

Application Instructions:

To be considered for this position, you must submit your credentials online. Create a Clark University Careers Account by clicking on the APPLY NOW button below. You will be able to upload the following documents, which are required for consideration:

• Resume
• Cover letter

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Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Salary will be commensurate with skills and experience.

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A successful background check is required upon acceptance.