Director - Four Corners Water Center

Minimum Qualifications

PhD or master’s degree in a water‑related field, such as Environmental Science, Sociology, Law, Policy, Geosciences, Biology/Ecology, Resources Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Journalism, etc.

Five or more years of work experience in natural resources, science, engineering, law, journalism, education, or policy related to water.

Significant experience working and building relationships with Indigenous communities and Tribes.

Demonstrated ability to identify, pursue, and obtain grant funding for programmatic activities.

Demonstrated experience working with college students and young professionals.

Demonstrated experience working with diverse communities and incorporating diversity, equity, and inclusion principles into programming.

A commitment to developing productive relationships across a college campus and with communities beyond the college at all levels.

Effective communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Five or more years of experience in water resources, science, engineering, law, journalism, education, or policy in the Southwest and/or Four Corners Region.

Eight or more years of work experience in natural resources, science, engineering, law, journalism, education, or policy related to water.

Demonstrated experience in fostering inclusive hiring practices and collaborative and respectful working environments.

Three or more years of experience in leadership roles.

Existing relationships with Indigenous communities in the Southwest and the ability to build upon existing relationships with these communities.

A strong scholarly research record.

A record of successful teaching and/or supervision of college students.

Experience with experiential learning and professional development programs for early career professionals and college students.

Major Responsibilities

Reporting to the Provost, responsible for overseeing the mission and long‑term vision for the Four Corners Water Center, including management of the Center’s existing programs and grants; collaboration with faculty to develop the Center’s institutional plan for programming, collaboration, and growth; developing and working with the College Advisory Committee to define long‑range goals for the Center; and working with faculty and staff to execute critical water‑focused projects.

Managing existing programs such as:

Annual meetings, conferences, outreach, and training opportunities hosted at FLC.

The Tribal Water Media Fellowship educational program.

The Dolores River Adaptive Management research program.

The Food, Energy, Water internship program.

The Colorado Water Fellows program.

Supporting the advertisement, advising, and assessment of the Interdisciplinary Water Studies Certificate and advising for the RMS River Studies and Leadership Certificates.

Coordinating graduate school exploration events.

Leading the Center in demonstrating an ongoing commitment to fostering a collaborative, respectful, and inclusive environment for students, staff, faculty, and community and Indigenous partners.

Overseeing the Center’s fiscal responsibilities to the College and external funders in collaboration with the Budget and Advancement Office, including developing and approving annual budgets; approving research and project grants; authorizing significant expenditures in accordance with policies and guidelines; and ensuring operations and programming initiatives are undertaken with available resources.

Working closely with the Advancement Office on stewardship of the Center’s major donors and cultivating relationships with individual donors, foundations, corporations, and government funding agencies.

Engaging in research related to their field of expertise and mentoring students connected to Water Center activities.

Fostering program collaboration and support with student‑serving centers within Diversity Affairs and Student Engagement, such as the Environmental Center, Native American Center, Recreation Services, El Centro de Muchos Colores, Student Involvement Center, etc.

Connecting with the local/regional educational community and local and regional water professionals’ organizations to pursue opportunities for workforce development, trainings, and collaborations that align with the Center and College’s strategic plans, creating opportunities for student engagement.

Convening the Water Center Advisory Committee and engaging with academic departments regarding water center programs and activities.

Maintaining a visible presence in the local, state, and regional professional community by attending conferences and events multiple times a year.

Creating and conducting public lectures and events related to Water Center programming.

Writing, producing, and disseminating timely communications regarding water center programs and events and related issues, and promoting the Water Center and providing updates on programs and opportunities through appropriate channels in conjunction with FLC’s Marketing and Communications department.

Hiring and supervising work‑study students as needed.

Performing other duties as assigned.

Work Environment

Ability to work with moderate noise, in an office with computers, phone, printers, and light traffic.

Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.

Ability to juggle a variety of administrative tasks simultaneously.

Ability to manage a team of professionals with differing opinions, levels of training, and experience.

During duties, the employee regularly sits, stands, walks, talks, hears, and uses hands and fingers to operate a computer.

Vision: close vision requirements due to computer work.

Light to moderate lifting.

For field‑based research and education activities, the employee may traverse uneven surfaces in varying weather conditions carrying 20–30 pounds of equipment.

Travel

Local and regional travel to attend professional conferences and conventions, meet with donors, connect with relevant organizations, partner with tribal organizations and governments, conduct field‑based learning and research activities, and attend events and programs at other institutions.

Employment Terms
FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Type: Full Time 1.0 FTE (Temporary, Full Year)

Compensation
The salary range for this position is $64,000 to $68,500, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

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