Managing Director, Trienens Institute
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About The Position
Trienens Senior Director of Operations and Outreach in collaboration with the Institute's Director, co-directors and other key stakeholders, leads the Institute's strategy, operations and expansion. Trienens' mission encompasses transformational research; the translation of research into economic and climate impact, via partnerships with large corporations and through the creation of new venture-backed startups; interdisciplinary undergraduate and graduate education (Masters of Energy and Sustainability Program); and stakeholder engagement. As a pillar of Northwestern University's Strategic Plan, the Institute functions as a university-wide enterprise for sustainability and energy innovation. As such, this position is responsible for building relationships across the university's Schools, Departments, and other Institutes and Centers through informal and formal teaming arrangements that build on Northwestern's strengths while positioning the university to advance in future areas relevant to emerging global sustainability and energy research, climate change adaptation solutions and educational value. This role works in concert with Northwestern's central administrative offices (Office for Research, ARD, Corporate Engagement) to engage prospective donors, faculty, students and staff. The position requires expertise in targeting and building strategic alliances to advance Trienens' goals, financial viability and impact with partners ranging from local public and private sector entities to global corporations, NGOs and other academic institutions.
