Position Details
Position Information
| Internal Posting? | |
|---|---|
| Posting Number | SP004498P |
| Position Title | Assistant Director, Idaho Water Resources Research Institute |
| Division/College | University Outreach-Northern Idaho |
| Department | Coeur d’Alene Center |
| Location | Coeur d’Alene |
| Posting Context Statement | The Idaho Water Resources Research Institute (IWRRI) is an institute housed at the University of Idaho with statewide responsibility for knowledge transfer, knowledge development, and networking related to Idaho’s water resources. IWRRI is the designated Idaho institute under the 1984 Water Resources Research Act and as such administers funding opportunities from the US Geological Survey associated with the national institutes of water research. The Assistant Director will be based at the University of Idaho, Coeur d’ Alene Harbor Center and will report to the IWRRI director. |
| Position Overview | Idaho Water Resources Research Institute (IWRRI) is being re-imagined to become a nationally recognized research institute focused on integrated water systems. The Assistant Director of the Idaho Water Resources Research Institute (IWRRI) will be responsible to support leadership, revitalization, and expansion of the institute to lead research, outreach, engagement and Extension programs and activities in developing solutions to Idaho’s, the region’s, the nation’s and the world’s water challenges through interdisciplinary research, outreach and information transfer. Primary roles for the Assistant Director will be to support development and implementation of new plans for IWRRI to develop a useful, pertinent stakeholder network, identify opportunities for impactful research outreach, and Extension activities, support organizational capability at University of Idaho and other Idaho universities, and assist in the securing of external resources to support impactful activities by, and growth of, IWRRI. This position is a full-time staff position. |
| Unit URL | https://www.uidaho.edu/cda |
Position Qualifications
| Required Experience | Professional experience in water resourcesManaging projects independently that involve multiple stakeholdersSupervisory experienceExperience establishing and maintaining working relationships with researchers, faculty, staff, administrators, public, private and/or governmental offices and agenciesExperience building relationships between stakeholders (industry, government, academia, etc.)Experience with one or more of the following relating to water resources:PolicyLawBusinessScienceEngineering |
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| Required Education | Master’s degree in a field related to water resources (sciences, engineering, social sciences, humanities, or professional degree acceptable) |
| Required Other | Must be able to travel regularly |
| Additional Preferred | Demonstrated experience gained in a non-academic setting (e.g. industry)Demonstrated experience with university research and extensionDemonstrated knowledge of water resource issues in Idaho and surrounding regionDemonstrated experience to foster an inclusive environment and the ability to skillfully navigate contentious issuesOutstanding communications skills. Excellent demonstrated written/verbal communication and interpersonal skillsSelf-motivated, team-oriented attitudeOutstanding leadership experience and qualitiesExcellent team builder and relationship builder with demonstrated experience building impactful cross-disciplinary teamAbility to think clearly under pressureAbility to work with diverse groups of people |
| Physical Requirements & Working Conditions | None |
| Degree Requirement | Listed degree qualification is required at time of application |
Posting Information
| FLSA Status | Exempt |
|---|---|
| Employee Category | Exempt |
| Pay Range | $70,990.40 annually or higher depending on experience |
| Type of Appointment | Fiscal Year |
| FTE | 1.0 |
| Full Time/Part Time | Full Time |
| Funding | This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding. |
| A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. | No |
| Posting Date | 07/04/2024 |
| Closing Date | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | Applications received by July 18, 2024 will receive priority consideration. |
| Applicant Resources | https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources |
| Background Check Statement | Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check. |
| EEO Statement | The University of Idaho (U of I) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, U of I does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, genetic information or status as any protected veteran or military status in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions and educational programs. |
Applicant Documents
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