Colby College · 4 months ago
Director, Center for Resilience and Economic Impact
Waterville, ME
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expColby College is inviting applications for the inaugural Director of the Center for Resilience and Economic Impact, a role focused on guiding the program's strategic direction to address resilience needs across Maine's communities. The director will lead interdisciplinary initiatives, research, and community engagement to build resilience against economic, environmental, and social challenges.
E-LearningEducationUniversities
Responsibilities
Develop and regularly update a multi-year strategic plan for the program, including clear objectives, milestones, and measures of success, in alignment with the College’s vision and mission and with state and local stakeholder needs
Lead the development of core research, education and outreach programs focused on resilience and economy in Maine, emphasizing data-driven approaches to expand knowledge of community and economic resilience and adaptation strategies
Advance the work of the state by informing policy and assessing the state’s resilience goals with best available data and community engagement
Champion an interdisciplinary approach, integrating science, economics, engineering, public health, and policy to address challenges faced by Maine communities
Build and oversee a premier interdisciplinary research program that expands knowledge of Maine’s community and economic resilience
Foster Colby faculty and student research activities centered on Maine resilience
Develop and oversee the Summer Research Fellows program in Port Clyde, inviting Colby students to deeply engage with resilience and economic impact research questions with mentorship from the Director or Colby faculty and in conversation with community stakeholders
Integrate faculty-student teams with community partners to develop community resilience plans through courses or summer research programs
Organize and deliver educational opportunities, outreach, and community building events, such as summer lecture series and workshops for local community members or connecting community members to state-level opportunities for education or resources for enhancing resilience
Distribute seed research funds to faculty and students in collaboration with partner institutions and community partners
Serve as a hub for partnerships and collaboration across academic, scientific, and policy-focused institutions throughout Maine and beyond
Actively identify and cultivate key partnerships that further the mission of the center
Partner with Maine communities, state government, and research institutions to evaluate resilience, highlight successes, and inform policy
Guide, implement, and evolve the program’s operating and strategic plans
Develop and oversee communications and outreach strategies to promote the program’s programs, successes, and impact stories
Manage the program budget
Convene and steward an advisory board comprising national experts on resilience, leaders in the resilience economy, local stakeholders, and representatives of key partner institutions
Qualification
Required
Education in a related field such as urban planning, public policy, environmental studies or engineering, or economics
10+ years of experience in fields related to resilience or interdisciplinary program development, ideally in a higher education, non-profit or research context
Demonstrated success in building and managing complex partnerships with academic institutions, government agencies (local and state), or nonprofit organizations
Proven experience in interdisciplinary research program development, with a track record of advancing strategic goals and informing policy
Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to lead teams and collaborate effectively across complex organizations
Company
Colby College
Colby College is a private liberal arts college located on Mayflower Hill in Waterville, Maine, USA.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Colby College has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (17)
2024 (17)
2023 (12)
2022 (15)
2021 (18)
2020 (9)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$25MKey Investors
Davis Family Foundation
2017-04-20Grant· $25M
Leadership Team
Douglas Terp
Vice President for Administration and Chief Financial Officer
Nicole Trufant
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
Company data provided by crunchbase