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JOBEngineering a world of possibilitiesThe OpportunityColorado School of Mines welcomes applications for the Director of Operations (DO) for Federal Laboratory Educational and Research Partnership Programs who assists in the development and maintenance of world-class graduate education programs in an interdisciplinary setting between Mines, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and other Federal Laboratories. Under the supervision of the Mines Program Director for Advanced Energy Systems (AES), the DO will direct and lead the day-to-day operations, and play a key role in the development, enhancement and implementation of the AES and other educational and research programs associated with NREL and other Federal laboratories. The ideal candidate will undertake a range of responsibilities as a result of these programs, representing the university’s aspiration to be top-of-mind and best-in-class.EXAMPLE OF DUTIESPrimary ResponsibilitiesThe Director of Operations provides management and administration, program development and outreach, fiscal management and analysis, and strategic planning for AES and related Federal Laboratory partnership programs.Mines/NREL ADVANCED ENERGY SYSTEMS PROGRAM (~70%)Administrative Leadership & Program OperationsTakes a lead role in operational oversight and manages day-to-day operations of the AES program. Establishes regular communications between program partners for efficient coordination of PhD selection and placements into research groups. Leads the fiscal management and analysis of all funds related to the AES program. Develops and maintains sponsor and partner annual reports. Ensures implementation and maintenance of both the Mines and applicable Federal Laboratory mission, values, guidelines, policies & procedures.Graduate Student Advising & SupportPrimary point of contact for all prospective and enrolled AES students and alumni. Curriculum advisor for all Master of Science, Non-Thesis (MSNT) students and lead MSNT advisor for program planning, graduation, and internships. Liaison between students and industry partners for employment and internships. Anticipates and leads comprehensive student support, and plans and implements individual meetings, workshops, and events to promote graduate student success. Tracks individual and cohort-based metrics including graduation, time to degree, retention, and graduate student satisfaction.AES Program Development & Strategic PlanningWorks with the AES Program Directors to identify opportunities to enable the AES program to achieve its goals, objectives and mission related to enrollment, retention, graduate student satisfaction, job and internship placements, and alumni and external relations.Outreach, Curriculum & Joint Faculty CoordinationPlans, organizes, implements all activities related to AES Graduate Student Orientation, Visit Days, Graduation, Advisor Orientation, Mentor Orientation, Fall Welcome Reception. Develops and executes outreach activities to successfully build a strong, best-in-class program, developing relationships with potential academic and industry partners and sponsors.Additional ResponsibilitiesPerforms other duties as assigned.Salary Rate and Benefits$101,800 – $113,300. Colorado School of Mines offers a robust portfolio of benefits for all employees.How to ApplyPriority review will begin on 10/24/24 and continue until filled. Applicants must complete an online application, upload a resume or CV, and upload a cover letter.SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATIONThe University is located in the historic small town of Golden, at the mouth of Clear Creek Canyon in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains just 13 miles west of Denver, Colorado. For more information about the Colorado School of Mines, please visit

https://www.mines.edu/ .Equal OpportunityColorado School of Mines is committed to equal opportunity for all persons. Mines does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), ancestry, creed, marital status, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status or current military service.

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