Four Corners Water Center Director

Position Summary:

This position is classified as Full-time Exempt Staff.

Reporting to the Provost, the Director of the Four Corners Water supports the Water Center's mission to cultivate the next generation of water leaders through student-centered programming focused on creating solutions to pressing water challenges in the Four Corners region and to act as a liaison between the College and Four Corners communities around essential water conversations and initiatives.

The Water Center Director supports the Center's mission by:

* Coordinating programs and projects that serve and support Fort Lewis College students in pursuing water-related coursework and professional development opportunities during their degree programs;

* Connecting FLC students, faculty, and staff across campus around interdisciplinary water initiatives;

* Facilitating connections between local watershed organizations, water professionals, other community members, and Fort Lewis College;

* Securing external support and grant funding for programs.

Additionally, the Water Center supports the Fort Lewis College strategic plan's emphasis on experiential, interdisciplinary learning; equity-based education; and reconciliation. The Water Center Director works across academic disciplines with a wide range of engaged faculty from all schools and departments on campus to support and collaborate on student-centered initiatives. The Director similarly collaborates with campus partners in the Office of Academic Affairs, Diversity Affairs, the Office of Sponsored Research, and the FLC Foundation.

Job Description:

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 leadership and administrative skills and experience.

* 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.

* 8 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, the Director is 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; collaborating 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.

Existing programs include:

* 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

* Advising for the RMS River Studies and Leadership Certificates

* 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 projects grants; authorizing significant expenditures in accordance…