Post by Sharon Faulkner on Nov 16, 2005 14:59:23 GMT -5
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
TITLE: DIRECTOR
DEPT: R&ED/CAVE & KARST
STARTING RATE or SALARY RANGE Negotiable
JOB DUTIES:
The Director will serve as manager and chief executive officer of the Cave & Karst Research Institute. The Director will comply with and advance the purposes of the National Cave & Karst Research Institute (NCKRI) Act of 1998 and will build the institute to further the science of speleology; centralize and standardize speleological information; foster interdisciplinary cooperation in cave and karst research programs; promote public education; promote national and international cooperation in protecting the environment for the benefit of cave and karst landforms, and promote and develop environmentally sound and substantial resource management practices. The Director will create an agenda encompassing research, education, and information management initiatives based on strategic vision developed in coordination with the Board of Directors and with other appropriate advisory boards/ Together with the Board of Directors, the Director will develop a staffing plan that integrates the available professional expertise and resources of the organization. Responsible for supervising the NCKRI staff located in Carlsbad, the Director will also work indirectly with the staff of NMT. Other duties will include responsibility for the daily management of the Institute including fiscal accountability and ensuring the sustainability of the organization, and satisfying the strategic initiatives of the Board of Directors. The Director will actively communicate NCKRI activities to the Board and other interested parties. As the interface of NCKRI with the public, the Director is responsible for fundraising activities, and for promoting, identifying and nurturing relationships within the C&K community and representing the Institute in public venues. This position will be reviewed annually for adequacy of performance, and continuation of position beyond initial appointment is contingent upon availability of funds.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Earned doctorate degree coupled with (3) years experience managing substantial scientific projects required OR other postgraduate level education coupled with significant (5 years) experience managing substantial scientific projects. Transcripts are required. Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills are essential. Experience with professional management tools and procedures required. Experience with the domestic cave and karst community and the interpersonal cave and karst community strongly desired. Successful track record in obtaining funds and experience in fundraising is highly desirable.
Apply to:
New Mexico Tech Human Resources
801 Leroy Pl.
Wells Hall Box 154
Socorro, NM 87801-4796
externalweb.nmt.edu/hr/jobs/Director.htm
TITLE: DIRECTOR
DEPT: R&ED/CAVE & KARST
STARTING RATE or SALARY RANGE Negotiable
JOB DUTIES:
The Director will serve as manager and chief executive officer of the Cave & Karst Research Institute. The Director will comply with and advance the purposes of the National Cave & Karst Research Institute (NCKRI) Act of 1998 and will build the institute to further the science of speleology; centralize and standardize speleological information; foster interdisciplinary cooperation in cave and karst research programs; promote public education; promote national and international cooperation in protecting the environment for the benefit of cave and karst landforms, and promote and develop environmentally sound and substantial resource management practices. The Director will create an agenda encompassing research, education, and information management initiatives based on strategic vision developed in coordination with the Board of Directors and with other appropriate advisory boards/ Together with the Board of Directors, the Director will develop a staffing plan that integrates the available professional expertise and resources of the organization. Responsible for supervising the NCKRI staff located in Carlsbad, the Director will also work indirectly with the staff of NMT. Other duties will include responsibility for the daily management of the Institute including fiscal accountability and ensuring the sustainability of the organization, and satisfying the strategic initiatives of the Board of Directors. The Director will actively communicate NCKRI activities to the Board and other interested parties. As the interface of NCKRI with the public, the Director is responsible for fundraising activities, and for promoting, identifying and nurturing relationships within the C&K community and representing the Institute in public venues. This position will be reviewed annually for adequacy of performance, and continuation of position beyond initial appointment is contingent upon availability of funds.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Earned doctorate degree coupled with (3) years experience managing substantial scientific projects required OR other postgraduate level education coupled with significant (5 years) experience managing substantial scientific projects. Transcripts are required. Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills are essential. Experience with professional management tools and procedures required. Experience with the domestic cave and karst community and the interpersonal cave and karst community strongly desired. Successful track record in obtaining funds and experience in fundraising is highly desirable.
Apply to:
New Mexico Tech Human Resources
801 Leroy Pl.
Wells Hall Box 154
Socorro, NM 87801-4796
externalweb.nmt.edu/hr/jobs/Director.htm
