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University System of New Hampshire Hiring for Executive Director, Shoals Marine Lab at Durham, NH Full Time
Job Description
Position Details
Summary
| Operating Title | Executive Director, Shoals Marine Lab |
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| Long Classification Title | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SHOALS MARINE LAB |
| Campus Location | Durham |
| Department | UNH Marine Sciences and Ocean Engineering |
| Summary of Position |
The Executive Director of the Shoals Marine Laboratory (SML) will sustain the mission of the Lab and bring new vision that builds on its long and successful history. This individual will provide leadership in the following areas: successful grantsmanship and development experience, establishing partnerships and/or cooperative agreements with foundations or other organizations, and provide responsible oversight of academic and public programs, finances, and facilities. Application review will begin August 7th, 2023 and continue until the position is filled. |
| Acceptable minimum level of education | Master’s |
| Acceptable minimum years of experience | 5-7 years |
| Additional Job Information |
Application review will begin August 7th, 2023 and continue until the position is filled. |
| Posting Number | PS4115FY24 |
| Other minimum qualifications |
Master’s degree in marine science or related field. Five years of experience in a position with commensurate responsibilities. Proven leadership skills. Demonstrated ability to operationalize a vision. Two years of supervisory experience. Excellent communications and interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with a variety of organizations and individuals. Proven successful administrative and budgetary experience. Record of success in securing extramural funding from private and/or public sources. Experience promoting and fostering a learning environment that is supportive of individuals from diverse backgrounds. |
| Additional Preferred Qualifications |
Doctorate degree in marine science or related field preferred. Experience with teaching and research in a remote field station. Project management experience. Successful experience with organizational transformation. |
| Salary Information |
Salary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off. |
| Quicklink for Posting | |
| Percent Time Information (FTE) | 1.00 |
| Grade | 32 |
| EEO Statement |
The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status. |
| Institution Information |
The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry. The UNH Diversity Resource Guide with information and programming available in the seacoast area, New Hampshire, and the region can be found here: |
Posting Details
| Posting Date | 07/12/2023 |
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| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Closing Date | |
| Posting Open to Internal Candidates Only? | No |
| Interested Internal Candidates Exist? | No |
| Job Category | Salaried Staff (Exempt) |
| Appointment Type | Regular |
| If TERM position provide projected end date | |
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| Drivers License and Physical Requirements. Please check all items that apply. | None applicable |
Duties / Responsibilities
Job Duties
| Duty/Responsibility |
Advocacy, Communications, and Outreach: Lead an inter-organizational team that spans Cornell University, the University of New Hampshire, and other institutions of higher education involved with SML; serve as a point of contact for local, state, and national agencies in the area of marine laboratory operations; facilitate outreach to local and broader marine and coastal communities; and serve as advocate for the SML on the UNH and Cornell campuses. |
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Leadership and Strategic Planning: Provide leadership to increase the research and educational capacity of the SML; identify and explore important initiatives to expand or improve integrative, interdisciplinary marine science education and research at UNH and Cornell. |
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| Duty/Responsibility |
Financial Resources Development: Secure and maintain relationships with key SML donors; solicit major gifts alongside University Advancement teams; develop actionable fundraising plans; seek and secure grant funding to support SML activities. |
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| Duty/Responsibility |
Academic Administration: Oversee efforts to recruit students for SML programs, as well as enrollment and financial aid processes. Ensure the continued success of SML’s academic programs with a focus towards student recruitment and supporting the academic needs of our parent institutions (UNH and Cornell). Identify new curricular opportunities for SML. |
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Administrative and Human Resources Management: Manage the SML, including supervision of SML staff and administration of the SML budget. |
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| Duty/Responsibility |
Facilities Management: Provide administrative oversight for marine science facilities (Shoals Marine Lab, the R/V Kingsbury, small boats, permits,etc.); oversee and coordinate space use at the SML, and in coordination with UNH, the Judd Gregg Marine Complex. |
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Supplemental Questions
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Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
- Resume/Vita
- Cover Letter
- Diversity Statement
Optional Documents
