Position Title: Asst Dir,NM Produced Water Research Consortium
Employee Classification: Asst Dir,Research Division
College/Division: Engineering College
Department: 360800-ENGINEERING NM RESOURCE NETWORK
Internal or External Search: External – Open to all applicants
Location: Las Cruces
Offsite Location (if applicable):
Target Hourly/Salary Rate: Commensurate with Experience
Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0
Exempt or Non-Exempt: Exempt
Summary: The NM Produced Water Research Consortium (NMPWRC) seeks a dynamic leader to join its leadership team. The Assistant Director will oversee operations, budget, membership growth, outreach, and research coordination while managing a diverse membership base and key working groups. Strong organizational, fiscal, and interpersonal skills required.
Classification Summary:
Assists in the direction and implementation of the research and development policies, objectives, and initiatives of an externally funded program. Ensures research and development activities will align with the program’s quality system in accordance with customer and contractor requirements.
Classification Standard Duties:
Provides leadership and management for a program’s research and development activities. Obtains contracts and funding. Develops test capabilities to support the program and production test requirements. Provides efforts to enhance current products and develops new technologies and products. Evaluates and develops improved techniques for the control of research and development activities. Acts as liaison with external parties to procure services and materials for the program.
Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency
Required Education:Bachelor’s degree in a related field.; Required Experience:Ten (10) years of increasingly progressive management experience in one or more areas that report to this position.; Equivalency:None; Required Certification/License:None
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE:A variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.;
SKILLS:short- and long-term planning; problem analysis and resolution; report preparation and presentation; interpersonal and organizational communication, both oral and written.;
ABILITIES:Lead and direct the work of others. Ability to act with a wide degree of creativity and latitude.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Position will oversee internal and external operations for the NM Produced Water Research Consortium (NMPWRC), a partnership between NMSU and the NM Environment Department. Specific duties and responsibilities include:
1. Provide leadership and management of annual Consortium operational budget as approved by NMPWRC leadership team (Associate Dean, NMED Water Protection Division Director)
2. Provide leadership and management for Consortium annual membership (recruiting new members, bi-annual and annual membership meetings, membership agreements, etc.)
3. Provide leadership and management for Consortium technical and public outreach working groups, which are comprised of Consortium members, state and federal agencies, non-governmental agencies and academic subject matter experts from across the country.
4. Develop annual communications and outreach plan for the Consortium in partnership with NMPWRC leadership team (NMSU Associate Dean, NMSU Marketing and Communications, and NMED Water Protection Division Director) including management of NMPWRC website content, media communications, social media, etc.
5. Provide leadership and management of industry and community engagement and outreach programming to elevate sharing of Consortium research outcomes regarding alternative water use, re-use, and management (i.e., podcasts, webinars, community meetings, social media, etc.)
6. Coordinate with NMPWRC Technology Officer to ensure timely and transparent sharing of research findings, regulatory compliance with industry-engaged pilot projects, coordination of annual research budget and research plan, coordination of annual reporting requirements to NM Legislature and NM Higher Education Department, and tracking of NMPWRC milestones towards state goals and metrics in accordance with NMPWRC MOU between NMSU and NMED.
7. Serve as liaison with external parties to grow and support the work of the Consortium, including serving as point of contact for prospective membership or sponsorship of Consortium research and outreach programming, records management, requests for public records, and media requests.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
Special Requirements of the Position
Department Contact: Patricia Sullivan, (575) 646-2913, patsulli@nmsu.edu
Contingent Upon Funding: Contingent upon external funding
Bargaining Unit Eligibility: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)
If Not a Standard Work Schedule:
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Environment: Work is normally performed indoors.
Physical Effort: Light physical effort. Effort applies to no more than two (2) hours per day.
Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.
Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
Recruitment Summary
We are New Mexico’s land-grant institution and a comprehensive research university dedicated to teaching, research public service and outreach at all levels. NMSU is a welcoming community of talented faculty, staff and students who are working together to make a difference. We are a NASA Space Grant College, a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI), a minority-serving institution (MSI) and home to the first Honors College in New Mexico. We offer an accessible education that shapes bright futures.
NMSU provides learning opportunities to a diverse population of students and community members at four campuses, Cooperative Extension offices located in each of New Mexico’s 33 counties, 12 research and science centers, and through distance education.
NMSU Main Campus
Located in Las Cruces, NM, New Mexico State University’s 900-acre main campus is located at the crossroads of I-10 and I-25 in the Southwestern United States. As a thriving center of higher education, deeply rooted in the regional tradition, its role as a comprehensive university is recognized throughout the state.
Doña Ana Community College
Founded in 1973 in collaboration with local school districts to support occupational education, DACC is now a leading community college that provides transformative educational opportunities that meet the workforce needs of Doña Ana County. With a focus on access, innovation and excellence, DACC offers over ninety degrees and certificates, adult education, specialized workforce training, and small business assistance.
Alamogordo Campus
Established in 1958 to serve the needs of the airmen and families stationed at Holloman Air Force Base located only 10 miles west of Alamogordo, NMSUA is a community college with a long history of excellence that is supported by a caring community of hard-working students and dedicated faculty and staff. The campus is situated “on the hill” above Alamogordo and provides inspiring views of the city and the Tularosa Basin, offering the perfect venue for creative and motivated learning.
Grants Campus
NMSU Grants was established as a branch of New Mexico State University in 1968 through the cooperative efforts of New Mexico State University and Grants Municipal Schools. As a two-year branch community college, NMSU Grants serves the local communities in Cibola and McKinley counties, including the Pueblos of Acoma, Laguna, and Zuni, as well as Tohajiilee, San Mateo, San Rafael, Cubero, the City of Grants, and the Village of Milan.
Special Instructions to Applicants
The electronic application is the *official* document that will be used to qualify applicants. Paper/email documents will not be accepted. Required documents must be attached to this application.
EEO Statement
NMSU 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. NMSU is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
