Director, Energy Program

Available Title(s):

1320-NN_ADMINPRO - Director Energy Extension Program

Business Title:

Director, Energy Program

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term)

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

Position Details:

Summary of Duties:

The Director works closely with the Associate Dean and Director of Extension to provide inspiration, leadership and direction, stakeholder engagement, administrative oversight, and management to advance the initiatives of the WSU Energy Program. Reporting to the Dean, this position is responsible for the oversight and delivery of the programmatic activities, personnel, and sound fiscal management of the program. The Director is the visible leader of the WSU Energy Program, providing thought leadership, strategic vision, and the programmatic investment necessary to garner partnerships and resources that support staff engagement in high-impact programs. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

Team Leadership

The Director provides creative thought and inspirational action leadership for Energy Program staff in the development, implementation, and maintenance of program and project goals and objectives. The Director coordinates with team members engaged in program activities to ensure effective and efficient delivery and maintenance of products and services. The Director serves as an advocate supporting Energy Program staff within and outside the institution.

Stakeholder engagement

The Director represents the WSU Energy Program in public meetings, with federal, state, and local agencies, national organizations, industry, and the general public. Representative key stakeholders include the Washington State Department of Commerce, the Bonneville Power Administration and the U.S. Department of Energy. The Director promotes the Program and coordinates the delivery of program information to include government agencies, the business community, utilities, and the general public in public processes and decision-making as appropriate. The Director is the first point of contact for responding to legislative inquiries and funding agencies. The Director represents and advocates for the Energy Program within WSU, CAHNRS, and to the Institute for Northwest Energy Futures.

Financial and administrative oversight

The Director holds final decision making authority and responsibility for all budgetary and other administrative activities necessary to carry out program activities, and appropriately delegates activities to other WSU Energy Program personnel. Provides final review and recommendations to WSU institutional authorities on matters concerning program budget process, contract proposals, or other legal/financial issues with the Washington State Department of Commerce, U.S. Department of Energy, the Bonneville Power Administration, as well as other government and private entities.

Customer relations and project lead development

The Director proactively conducts program outreach with customers and potential customers, including the general public and private utilities, industry and others to identify appropriate market opportunities and customer program requirements for WSU EP products and services.

Program and Personnel evaluation

The Director conducts evaluation process for programs and personnel and reports to WSU Extension leadership.

Required Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s degree in business administration or energy program related field and five (5) years of progressively responsible related program experience which has included at least three (3) years of supervisory experience. Any combination of relevant education and professional experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year‐for‐year basis.  A Masters degree in a related field may be substituted for up to one (1) year of the required experience exclusive of the management/supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated knowledge of and engagement in the modern energy and climate community.

• Experience interacting with the state legislature and/or agency leadership.

Additional Information:

College/Area:

WSU Extension

Department Name:

Energy Program

City, State, Zip:

Olympia, WA 98504

Department Link:

https://www.energy.wsu.edu/

Monthly Salary:

$8,671.79 - $13,852.34
WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts.
 
For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for AP staff visit:
https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024-Benefit-Overview-for-Faculty-and-AP.pdf

Find total compensation information here:

https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/ .

Overtime Eligibility:

Not Overtime Eligible

FTE:

100%

Temporary End Date:

This is a temporary position expected to end on June 30, 2025. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.

Posting Close Date:

Applicants must submit their completed application by May 5, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.

Background Check:

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34 , engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need.  A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Application Instructions:

Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. External candidates, please upload all documents in the “Resume/CV” section of your application. Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application. Documents may be submitted in one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible. 

Applicants will be requested to provide contact information for professional references within the online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.
Required Documents:

1) Cover letter

2) Diversity, Equity, and Inclusive Excellence Statement

3) CV/Resume

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or [email protected] .