Executive Director, Shoals Marine Lab

University System of New Hampshire Portal • Durham, NH

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About The Position

The Executive Director of the Shoals Marine Laboratory ( SML ) will sustain the mission of the Lab and bring new vision that builds on its long and successful history. This individual will provide leadership in the following areas: successful grantsmanship and development experience, establishing partnerships and/or cooperative agreements with foundations or other organizations, and provide responsible oversight of academic and public programs, finances, and facilities. Application review will begin August 7th, 2023 and continue until the position is filled.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in marine science or related field.
• Five years of experience in a position with commensurate responsibilities.
• Proven leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to operationalize a vision.
• Two years of supervisory experience.
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with a variety of organizations and individuals.
• Proven successful administrative and budgetary experience.
• Record of success in securing extramural funding from private and/or public sources.
• Experience promoting and fostering a learning environment that is supportive of individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Nice To Haves

• Doctorate degree in marine science or related field preferred.
• Experience with teaching and research in a remote field station.
• Project management experience.
• Successful experience with organizational transformation.

Responsibilities

• successful grantsmanship and development experience
• establishing partnerships and/or cooperative agreements with foundations or other organizations
• responsible oversight of academic and public programs, finances, and facilities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees