Western Colorado University · 1 day ago
Director, Energy Management Program
Gunnison, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$120K/yr - $120K/yr
3+ years expWestern Colorado University is seeking an experienced, strategic leader to serve as the Director of their Energy Management Program. This role involves overseeing program growth, student engagement, and external partnerships while maintaining program accreditation.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Be a proven fundraiser (or proven business development experience in industry) who will engage with donors, alumni, and industry leaders in advancement and career development activities
Ensure a sustainable student enrollment in the Energy Management Program and support program growth
Develop networks that aid student enrollment, retention, completion, and post-graduate/career success for energy management students
Oversee effective oral, print, digital, and social media communications and marketing
Maintain a productive partnership with the program’s advisory board
Qualification
Required
a master's degree; candidates without an advance degree but with significant leadership experience in the field of energy management will be considered if they demonstrate a commitment to higher education
demonstrated experience in fundraising and/or business development
the ability to understand the current and future career horizon of the energy management field
experience building and sustaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders
a successful record of achievement of strategic goals through shared vision and change management
experiences in fiscal planning and budgeting management
good communication and interpersonal, leadership and motivational skills
experiences and achievements which exemplify Western's values of integrity, inclusivity, stewardship, courage and growth
Preferred
experience with higher education energy management or land management programs
3+ years experience with fund-raising and donor relationships
Benefits
Shared premiums for a comprehensive health insurance plan
Dental insurance
Retirement plan
Life insurance
Other insurance options
Free tuition for dependents enrolled full-time in undergraduate programs for up to four years
Participation in a national tuition exchange program for dependents
Company
Western Colorado University
Western Colorado University provides a unique educational experience for the bold and adventurous.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Ian Higgins
Vice President for Finance and Administration / CFO
Jenifer Blacklock
Dean Rady Engineering Partnership Program
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