Director, Conrad Blucher Institute
- Employer
- Texas A&M University Corpus Christi
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Nov 18, 2020
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Business & Administrative Affairs, Development & Advancement
- Employment Level
- Executive
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Job Title
Director, Conrad Blucher Institute
Agency
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
Department
Science & Engineering - Dean
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Corpus Christi, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
Description:
- The Conrad Blucher Institute (CBI) Director will lead the
institute, averaging approximately 70 faculty, staff and student
employees while maintaining a unique organizational culture. The
director's expertise will lead research teams in securing
extramural finding and establish and maintain strong ties with the
profession, the research community and funding agencies at the
state, national and international levels. The individual in this
position will oversee the transition of CBI into a university-level
institute under the Division of Research and Innovation.
Responsibilities:
- Serve in leadership role for the institute. Promote and
articulate mission to staff, stakeholders, agencies, faculty and
the community.
- Work with the advisory board to develop and implement strategic
planning initiatives consistent with the university
mission.
- Lead the Institute's fundraising efforts, ensuring that the
organization has sufficient resources to maintain and grow strong
research programs.
- Create and implement a fundraising plan with the university's
Division of Institutional Advancement and the advisory
board.
- Identify, cultivate, and build relationships with individual
donors, foundations, corporations, and government agencies by
attending meetings both on and off campus as a representative of
the Institute.
- Work closely with the College of Science and Engineering,
including the School of Engineering and Computing Sciences, to
support BS in Geographic Information Science (GISC), an MS in
Geospatial Systems Engineering (GSSE) and a PhD in Geospatial
Computer Science (GSCS). Integrate students from other TAMU-CC
academic programs into CBI research.
- Oversee and facilitate staff grant and contract activities,
project operations and ensure timely delivery of
products.
- Develop grant and contract proposals and reports.
- Be the chief spokesperson for the Institute. Work with the
university and college staff to increase the visibility of
institute activities and accomplishments by developing and
maintaining relationships with public media, funding organizations,
and community leaders.
- Engage in community outreach activities such as serving as a
guest speaker to service clubs/organizations in the
community.
- Expand the Institute's capabilities and programs by building
and managing scientific and support staff.
- Encourage faculty research associations with the Institute.
Increase opportunities for student engagement and support in
research and service programs.
- Oversee the financial management of the Institute, including
preparation and management of annual budgets.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in a geospatial science
field including Geospatial Computing, Surveying, Geomatics,
Geodesy, Computer Science, or closely related
discipline.
- Ten (10) years of experience.
- Record of original, extramurally funded research with a
publication record in archival journals.
- Ability to attract, support and retain a diverse and inclusive
staff, and communicate effectively with an ethnically and
culturally diverse campus community.
- Demonstrated success in mentoring colleagues and students at
graduate and undergraduate levels.
- Demonstrated experience/success in cultivating relationships
with industry professionals locally and nationally, and with state
legislatures and relevant professional associations.
- Experience with commercial geospatial systems technologies and
a background in research laboratories, corporations or
government/non-profit sectors in relevant fields.
Notes:
- Application deadline: 28 February 2021
- The Following documents are required:
- Cover letter
- Vision statement
- CV/Resume
- URL
- Statement on diversity and inclusion
- List of references
- Cover letter
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.
To apply, visit https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/TAMUCC_External/job/Corpus-Christi-TAMUCC/Director--Conrad-Blucher-Institute_R-034073
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