Founding Director, Colorado School of Mines, Guam

Colorado School of Mines•Colorado Springs, CO

8d•$194,972 - $213,847

About The Position

Engineering a world of possibilities As part of a larger consortium with University of Guam and Guam Community College, Colorado School of Mines is pleased to launch a new location in Guam. In this cutting-edge program, University of Guam will provide the first two years of study, equivalent to Mines core curriculum, focused on preparation to transfer to Mines Guam for a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. Students will complete their upper division coursework for mechanical engineering on Guam and upon successful completion of the remaining course requirements, receive a degree from Colorado School of Mines. Mines is partnering with University of Guam, Guam Community College, and AstroAmerica, a firm a partner overseeing the implementation of advanced manufacturing as a new economy on Guam. For more on this project, please visit: https://astroa.org/press-release-astro-america-forges-landmark-on-island-engineering-partnership-together-with-colorado-school-of-mines-and-the-university-of-guam/. The Founding Director of the Colorado School of Mines Guam will serve in a three-year position that is responsible for implementing the startup phase of Mines campus located on the island of Guam. The Founding Director will coordinate with our partners at the University of Guam and AstroAmerica to oversee all aspects of the startup including accreditation for an alternative location on Guam, hiring staff and faculty, securing physical space for offices and classrooms, and establishing processes and procedures for seamless integration with Mines main campus in Golden, Colorado. The position may be extended up to one year if needed to effectively transition to a sustainable campus operation. The successful candidate for this position will have an extensive and successful background in Higher Education and has deep understanding of the mechanics of how a university is run. The Founding Director will have experience successfully collaborating industry partners, government officials, faculty and research partners. The Founding Director is an innovative problem-solver exuding flexibility, collaboration, and diplomacy. If you are interested in pioneering new pathways to STEM education, are at ease taking on challenges and are excited to build something that is brand new, we invite you to apply for this opportunity to support world class research across the globe. This position works primarily in Golden, Colorado, but requires regular travel to Guam and Washington D.C.

Requirements

Earned doctorate degree from an accredited university or college in a STEM discipline.
Minimum of five years academic administration experience at senior leadership level or above.
Demonstrated academic management experience including faculty development and program development.
Strong working knowledge of STEM and applied science curricula.
Significant experience in international academic program development.
Demonstrated excellence in consultation, presentation, communication and collaboration skills.
Demonstrated excellence in budget management, fiscal stewardship, resource and operational management.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a Dean or similar level in an accredited institution of higher education.

Responsibilities

Launch Mines Guam campus
Oversee HLC accreditation process for an “Alternative Location”
Actively maintain effective communications with all project partners (Government of Guam, University Guam, Guam Community College, AstroAmerica, Blue Forge Alliance, US Navy).
Maintain an open dialog with the Colorado Congressional Delegation to ensure they are aware of the project, its progress, and its importance to US strategic defense.
Oversee the establishment of a team of staff members and faculty on Guam, coordinating with Mines Academic Affairs and related academic and administrative departments
Ensure a well-designed curriculum is prepared and delivered, and that the University of Guam delivered courses are streamlined with Mines requirements
Work with the Chief Marketing Office and AVP of Admissions to develop and implement a recruiting strategy with a target of 50% international and non-Colorado resident students
Coordinate with AstroAmerica on the development and implementation of the Guam Additive Materials and Manufacturing Accelerator
Coordinate with AVP of Admissions to develop processes and procedures for enrollment and tracking of Mines Guam students.
Coordinate with ITS to ensure adequate IT infrastructure and cybersecurity measures are in place
Coordinate with the VP of student life to develop processes and procedures to ensure student support at Mines Guam is comparable to the Golden campus.
Secure and or coordinate office, classroom and laboratory space for Mines’ operations
Effectively manage budget to ensure that the project is on time and within budget
Coordinate and lead progress report meetings with project partners and Mines stakeholders
Travel to Guam and Washington DC as needed

Benefits

Flexible health and dental care options
Generous sick/vacation time: 13 paid holidays per year – including a week-long winter break for entire campus.
Fully vested retirement plan on first day of employment, with generous employer contribution
Tuition benefits (6 credits per year for employees, 50 percent discount for dependents)
Free RTD Ecopass
All Mines employees also have access to discount programs through the State of Colorado and free tickets for Mines Athletics home games, as well as access to the state of the art Recreation Center (fitness classes and training, swimming pool and more) and equipment rentals through the Outdoor Rec Center.
We are proud to have recently opened an on campus daycare center.

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