University Of Idaho
Reporting to the Dean of the College of Business and Economics, the Director of Executive Education is responsible for the overall strategic direction of the Energy Executive Course and other executive development programs. The Director partners with industry Executives who serve as the governing Board for the programs. The Director serves as the key university liaison in developing and fostering critical industry relationships, including identifying, recruiting and directing industry advisory boards. The Director is responsible for the overall success of the department, including execution of strategic initiatives, budgetary oversight, and management of a team.
Five years of experience leading cross-functional teams
Experience building and maintaining professional relationships to support collaboration across internal and external partnerships
Demonstrated ability to build professional partnerships and maintain collaboration to achieve shared goals
Demonstrated competence leading teams to deliver projects on time, within scope, and on budget
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Required Education
Master’s degree in business, communication, education, engineering or related field, or JD from an accredited university
Required Other
Ability to travel
Ability to work non-standard business hours including weekends and holidays
Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to meet U of I driving requirements
Additional Preferred
PhD or terminal degree in business, energy, engineering, economics, or education
Experience:
Working or collaborating in higher education
Demonstrated leadership of teams without direct supervisory oversight
Demonstrated skills in negotiation and conflict resolution
With grant writing, surveys, data collection, and data analysis
Technical knowledge and skills related to energy and utilities
Energy industry experience
Non-profit board leadership experience
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
None
Degree Requirement Degree Requirement Listed degree qualification is required at time of application
Posting Information
FLSA Status
FLSA Status Exempt
Employee Category
Employee Category Exempt
Pay Range
Pay Range $130,000 or higher depending on education and experience
Type of Appointment
Type of Appointment Fiscal Year
FTE
1
Full Time/Part Time
Full Time/Part Time Full Time
Funding
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy.
Please address how you meet the required and applicable preferred qualifications within your application letter.
Applications submitted on or before November 13, 2025 will receive first consideration.
Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
EEO Statement The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Required Documents
Resume/CV
Letter of Qualification
Optional Documents No mandatory optional documents are specified.
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Were you referred to this employment opportunity by a current University of Idaho employee? If so, please provide their name and department. (Open Ended Question)
* How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
Academic Careers
Association of Public and Land Grant Universities (APLU)
Chronicle
Facebook
HigherEd/Academic Impressions
Higher Ed Jobs
Idaho Department of Labor/Job Service including Job Central or Idaho Works (Idahoworks.gov)
Indeed.com
Inside Higher Ed
LinkedIn
Newspaper
Other Venue
Professional Listservs (Ex: NACUBO, AAAE, ISMC, etc.)
University of Idaho Website
University of Idaho Daily Register
University of Idaho Employee
Word of Mouth
Militaryjob.com
DSPSjobs.com
Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
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Five years of experience leading cross-functional teams
Experience building and maintaining professional relationships to support collaboration across internal and external partnerships
Demonstrated ability to build professional partnerships and maintain collaboration to achieve shared goals
Demonstrated competence leading teams to deliver projects on time, within scope, and on budget
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Required Education
Master’s degree in business, communication, education, engineering or related field, or JD from an accredited university
Required Other
Ability to travel
Ability to work non-standard business hours including weekends and holidays
Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to meet U of I driving requirements
Additional Preferred
PhD or terminal degree in business, energy, engineering, economics, or education
Experience:
Working or collaborating in higher education
Demonstrated leadership of teams without direct supervisory oversight
Demonstrated skills in negotiation and conflict resolution
With grant writing, surveys, data collection, and data analysis
Technical knowledge and skills related to energy and utilities
Energy industry experience
Non-profit board leadership experience
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
None
Degree Requirement Degree Requirement Listed degree qualification is required at time of application
Posting Information
FLSA Status
FLSA Status Exempt
Employee Category
Employee Category Exempt
Pay Range
Pay Range $130,000 or higher depending on education and experience
Type of Appointment
Type of Appointment Fiscal Year
FTE
1
Full Time/Part Time
Full Time/Part Time Full Time
Funding
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy.
Please address how you meet the required and applicable preferred qualifications within your application letter.
Applications submitted on or before November 13, 2025 will receive first consideration.
Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
EEO Statement The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Required Documents
Resume/CV
Letter of Qualification
Optional Documents No mandatory optional documents are specified.
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Were you referred to this employment opportunity by a current University of Idaho employee? If so, please provide their name and department. (Open Ended Question)
* How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
Academic Careers
Association of Public and Land Grant Universities (APLU)
Chronicle
HigherEd/Academic Impressions
Higher Ed Jobs
Idaho Department of Labor/Job Service including Job Central or Idaho Works (Idahoworks.gov)
Indeed.com
Inside Higher Ed
Newspaper
Other Venue
Professional Listservs (Ex: NACUBO, AAAE, ISMC, etc.)
University of Idaho Website
University of Idaho Daily Register
University of Idaho Employee
Word of Mouth
Militaryjob.com
DSPSjobs.com
Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
#J-18808-Ljbffr