Associate Director

Job Summary

The NYS Pollution Prevention Institute (NYSP2I) at the Golisano Institute for Sustainability at Rochester Institute of Technology is seeking an Associate Director who will oversee, guide and help implement the various institute technical programs that provide hands‑on pollution prevention (P2) technical assistance to industry in a variety of sectors, help accelerate green technology to market, and provide sustainable supply chain assistance to New York state companies.

Reporting to the NYSP2I director, the Associate Director will oversee the Institute’s technical programs, ensuring their strategic direction and implementation deliver measurable results in support of the Institute’s mission. This position will lead a team of engineers, scientists, and program managers. The Associate Director will respond to requests from the director to provide data related to programs and to support strategic decisions.

Responsibilities will also include managing and mentoring staff, ideating solutions, overseeing and conducting applied research and development projects, as well as seeking supplemental funding from state and federal entities to support these efforts.

• Provide guidance to technical staff in opportunity identification and project scope development for company projects; review project scopes of work and budgets; review technical reports and case studies. May lead or participate as a technical resource on applied research/assistance projects.
• Supervise/manage a team of engineers, scientists, and program managers, including hiring, performance management, disciplinary actions, goal setting, training, and delegation of work. Develop organizational capacity in the Institute’s focus areas; mentor staff.
• The NYSP2I Associate Director will leverage their comprehensive understanding of internal and industry standards and principles to identify and resolve complex multi‑dimensional business and technical problems. The NYSP2I Associate Director sets priorities, allocates resources, and develops plans, and is accountable for the performance and results of multiple related teams.
• Respond to requests from the director to provide data related to programs and to support strategic decisions.
• Oversee program management and execution, assist with setting metrics targets, and oversee metrics collection, track and report progress to the institute director.
• Build strategic relationships with industry, trade organizations, university and MEP partners, and other key stakeholders; represent the Institute at conferences and events.
• Develop project concepts in response to environmental challenges impacting NYS and write grant proposals seeking project funding.
• In consultation with the NYS sponsor and the NYSP2I director, co‑develop the direction of the Institute based on an assessment of current and expected environmental challenges and their relative impact; work with the NYSP2I program administrator and director to develop the annual NYSP2I work plan and metrics goals.
• Collaborate with the larger Golisano Institute for Sustainability organization on special projects and initiatives

Education/

Experience:

• A minimum of 10 years related work experience is required, including a minimum of 5 years of experience in a technical P2 position or a technical role in a clean tech/sustainable technology environment
• Must have a minimum of 8 years of experience in a leadership role with supervisory responsibility, managing direct reports
• Experience in a manufacturing environment; expert‑level knowledge in manufacturing processes
• Experience with technical proposal development and securing grant funding
• Must have experience conducting and managing applied or use‑inspired research projects

Skills:

• Demonstrated knowledge of engineering, environmental science, sustainability or clean energy
• Strong technical writing skills
• Highly motivated and self‑directed
• Experience forming and building relationships with stakeholders
• Ability to think creatively, solve complex problems, proactively adapt to changing environment, act decisively, and inspire and mentor others
• Strong project/program management skills
• Strong…