Four Corners Water Center Director

## Four Corners Water Center Director Apply locations:
Fort Lewis College, Durango Colorado time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday time left to apply:
End Date:
July 7, 2026 (30+ days left to apply) job requisition :
JR2283
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* 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.
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* 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…