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Director of Operations for Federal Laboratory Educational and Research Partnersh
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Department InformationEngineering a world of possibilities
The 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. There will be a focus on recruiting a highly-qualified and diverse set of applicants for the doctoral research programs associated with AES and other such programs, and leading the recruitment and admission of a cohort of MS students each year. This position serves as the primary program point of contact for AES comprised of Mines and NREL colleagues, as well as similar programs that might be developed with other federal laboratories. The position leads the graduate student recruitment process, engages faculty expertise to review and enroll highly qualified and diverse students for the doctoral programs, and leads the admissions process for the integrated professional master’s programs. The Director of Operations collaborates with researchers at Mines and Federal Laboratory partners, and is responsible for fiscal management and analysis, along with identifying funding opportunities that offer the potential to enhance existing and/or develop new programs.
Description of JobPrimary Responsibilities
The 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. Responsibilities and programmatic target goals are included below.
Mines/NREL ADVANCED ENERGY SYSTEMS PROGRAM (~70%)Administrative Leadership & Program Operations
Takes a lead role in operational oversight and manages day-to-day operations of the AES program.
Establishes regular communications between program partners to ensure efficient coordination of PhD selection and placements into research groups and that complementary roles of advisors and mentors are well understood.
Leads the fiscal management and analysis of all funds related to the AES program, under the supervision of the Mines AES Program Director.
Develops and maintains sponsor and partner annual reports.
Ensures both the Mines and the applicable Federal Laboratory mission, values, guidelines, policies & procedures are implemented and maintained.
Reviews processes and recommends changes to incorporate state-of-the-art technology as appropriate into the administrative, recruitment, marketing, and educational components.
Graduate Student Advising & Support
Primary 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 Planning
Works 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.
Works with AES Program Directors and Vice President for Global Initiatives to investigate opportunities for AES Program expansion via executive online masters or certificate programs.
Works with leadership to find external sources of support for the program (state, federal, philanthropy).
Develops, administers, and maintains strategic plans, and analyzes market/industry trends and how they may impact the AES program’s strategic plan.
Outreach, Curriculum & Joint Faculty Coordination
Plans, organizes, and implements all activities related to AES Graduate Student Orientation, Visit Days, Graduation, Advisor Orientation, Mentor Orientation, and 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.
Coordinates with NREL and Mines colleagues to ensure consistent marketing and brand messages via print, web, and social media sites. Incorporates social media and networking into program/project aspects as appropriate.
Fosters a strong community of scholars via special events and programs, such as summer research experiences.
Other Federal Research Laboratory Education and Research Partnership Programs
(~30%)
Works with Director of Materials and Energy Programs to expand educational and research interactions with other Federal laboratories (NIST, LANL, LLNL, INL, USGS, SNL, PNNL, etc.) for the purpose of admissions and placement of graduates.
Works with director and staff to streamline relationships between Mines and other Federal Laboratories including joint appointments, funding mechanisms, etc.
Works with Mines leadership and ORA to better define the joint appointments in terms of rights, privileges, expectations, etc.
Coordinates and conducts outreach and networking events to connect administrators and researchers at Federal Laboratory partner organizations with Mines student recruitment, and with graduate students and faculty.
Additional Responsibilities
Performs other duties as assigned.
Salary Rate and Benefits
$101,800 – $113,300
Mines takes into consideration a combination of candidate’s education, training and experience as well as the position’s scope and complexity, the discretion and latitude required in the role, work location, and external market and internal value when determining a salary level for potential new employees.
Colorado School of Mines offers a robust portfolio of benefits for all employees. For this role, that includes:
Flexible health and dental care plans
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
Access to an on-campus daycare center
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 on-campus Recreation Center (fitness classes and training, swimming pool and more), equipment rentals through the Outdoor Rec Center, the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP), and backup child and elder care. For more information about benefits at Mines, go to mines.edu/human-resources/benefits.
How to ApplyPriority review will begin on 10/24/24 and continue until filled. Applicants must:
Complete an online application (personal information, demographic information, veteran status)
Upload a resume or CV
Upload a cover letter
For the complete job announcement and to apply, click here or visit jobs.mines.edu.
Contact Kathleen Feighny in HR at kfeighny@mines.edu with any questions.
Mines welcomes everyone to our team; in your application, please feel free to note which pronouns you use (For example - she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc). If you need reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.
Successful Completion of a Background Investigation is Required for this position.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal RightsMinimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in Science or Engineering, Higher Education or Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, or other related field.
Experience developing multi-stakeholder partnerships with diverse industry, government, or non-profits collaborators.
Record of achievement in program development, management, and implementation.
Successful fund-raising, grant-management, and partnership development.
Strong education skills with emphasis on graduate education, teaching, and student advising.
Communication skills including website development and social media.
Strong education outreach skills in pipeline programming including e.g. relevant K-12 and combined programming.
Excellent writing and editing skills.
Interpersonal communications and relationship development skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Doctorate from an accredited institution relevant to academic advising and leadership role of interdisciplinary graduate engineering students.
Leadership experience in higher education management and strategic planning (5 years or more).
Interdisciplinary graduate student advising and teaching in engineering, business, and applied science.
Experience with interdisciplinary graduate program development, management, and implementation.
Experience working within the energy sector and/or within a Federal Laboratory.
Fund-raising and proposal writing experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Experience in working within the energy and natural resources sector.
Experience managing and directing the work of a team.
Experience in developing interdisciplinary programs.
Supplemental InformationThe University
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 School of Mines has been a state institution since 1874 before Colorado attained statehood, making it the oldest public institution of higher education in the state. Since its founding, Mines has evolved from an institution serving the needs of the local mining industry to an internationally recognized research university offering engineering and applied science degrees through the doctoral level.
Mines has the highest admissions standards of any university in Colorado and among the highest of any public university in the U.S. and in 2024 the University was ranked by
U.S. News and World Report
as one of the Top 40 Public Schools. Roughly half of Mines’ students are Colorado residents and nearly 30% of Mines’ students are women and Mines has the largest Society of Women Engineers chapter in the nation. Mines’ graduates are distinctive in the workforce and employers frequently point to their ability to get things done, their creativity in solving difficult problems, and how well they work in and lead teams as distinguishing characteristics. With its intimate size, the Mines community of students, faculty, staff, alumni, and partners value inquiry and innovation, inspiration, challenge, collaboration, openness, diversity, respect, compassion and integrity.
In addition to a breadth of education and research programs in most fields of science and engineering, Mines is an R1 university and one of a very few institutions in the world having depth in resource exploration, extraction, production and utilization. Research at Mines is use-inspired and strongly linked to its educational mission. Research efforts are conducted in individual labs and across more than 30 centers, which span a wide range of thematic topics including energy, water, resource discovery, production and management, materials, health, and information technology. Mines research enterprise currently attracts about $100 million of external funding per year, with sponsors including private industry, federal agencies, and philanthropic foundations. Mines faculty take advantage of the close proximity to collaborate with partners from neighboring institutions such as the University of Colorado-Boulder and Colorado State University, as well as with nearby agencies such as the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and the U.S. Geological Survey.
Mines also benefits from a passionate alumni base and has a strong record of private investment and philanthropic support. After celebrating our 150th birthday this year, Mines will celebrate next year the completion of its
Mines@150
campaign that will have raised $500M+ in support of the education and research missions of the university.
For more information about the Colorado School of Mines, please visit https://www.mines.edu/.
Equal Opportunity
Colorado 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. Further, Mines does not retaliate against community members for filing complaints regarding or implicating any of these protected statuses.
Mines’ commitment to nondiscrimination, affirmative action, equal opportunity and equal access is reflected in the administration of its policies, procedures, programs and activities and in its efforts to achieve a diverse student body and workforce.
Through its policies, procedures and resources, Mines complies with federal law, Colorado state law, administrative regulations, executive orders and other legal requirements to prevent discrimination (including harassment or retaliation) within the Mines campus community and to address potential allegations of inequity or concerns for safety.
Colorado's premier engineering and applied science university for 150 years and counting
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The 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. There will be a focus on recruiting a highly-qualified and diverse set of applicants for the doctoral research programs associated with AES and other such programs, and leading the recruitment and admission of a cohort of MS students each year. This position serves as the primary program point of contact for AES comprised of Mines and NREL colleagues, as well as similar programs that might be developed with other federal laboratories. The position leads the graduate student recruitment process, engages faculty expertise to review and enroll highly qualified and diverse students for the doctoral programs, and leads the admissions process for the integrated professional master’s programs. The Director of Operations collaborates with researchers at Mines and Federal Laboratory partners, and is responsible for fiscal management and analysis, along with identifying funding opportunities that offer the potential to enhance existing and/or develop new programs.
Description of JobPrimary Responsibilities
The 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. Responsibilities and programmatic target goals are included below.
Mines/NREL ADVANCED ENERGY SYSTEMS PROGRAM (~70%)Administrative Leadership & Program Operations
Takes a lead role in operational oversight and manages day-to-day operations of the AES program.
Establishes regular communications between program partners to ensure efficient coordination of PhD selection and placements into research groups and that complementary roles of advisors and mentors are well understood.
Leads the fiscal management and analysis of all funds related to the AES program, under the supervision of the Mines AES Program Director.
Develops and maintains sponsor and partner annual reports.
Ensures both the Mines and the applicable Federal Laboratory mission, values, guidelines, policies & procedures are implemented and maintained.
Reviews processes and recommends changes to incorporate state-of-the-art technology as appropriate into the administrative, recruitment, marketing, and educational components.
Graduate Student Advising & Support
Primary 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 Planning
Works 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.
Works with AES Program Directors and Vice President for Global Initiatives to investigate opportunities for AES Program expansion via executive online masters or certificate programs.
Works with leadership to find external sources of support for the program (state, federal, philanthropy).
Develops, administers, and maintains strategic plans, and analyzes market/industry trends and how they may impact the AES program’s strategic plan.
Outreach, Curriculum & Joint Faculty Coordination
Plans, organizes, and implements all activities related to AES Graduate Student Orientation, Visit Days, Graduation, Advisor Orientation, Mentor Orientation, and 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.
Coordinates with NREL and Mines colleagues to ensure consistent marketing and brand messages via print, web, and social media sites. Incorporates social media and networking into program/project aspects as appropriate.
Fosters a strong community of scholars via special events and programs, such as summer research experiences.
Other Federal Research Laboratory Education and Research Partnership Programs
(~30%)
Works with Director of Materials and Energy Programs to expand educational and research interactions with other Federal laboratories (NIST, LANL, LLNL, INL, USGS, SNL, PNNL, etc.) for the purpose of admissions and placement of graduates.
Works with director and staff to streamline relationships between Mines and other Federal Laboratories including joint appointments, funding mechanisms, etc.
Works with Mines leadership and ORA to better define the joint appointments in terms of rights, privileges, expectations, etc.
Coordinates and conducts outreach and networking events to connect administrators and researchers at Federal Laboratory partner organizations with Mines student recruitment, and with graduate students and faculty.
Additional Responsibilities
Performs other duties as assigned.
Salary Rate and Benefits
$101,800 – $113,300
Mines takes into consideration a combination of candidate’s education, training and experience as well as the position’s scope and complexity, the discretion and latitude required in the role, work location, and external market and internal value when determining a salary level for potential new employees.
Colorado School of Mines offers a robust portfolio of benefits for all employees. For this role, that includes:
Flexible health and dental care plans
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
Access to an on-campus daycare center
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 on-campus Recreation Center (fitness classes and training, swimming pool and more), equipment rentals through the Outdoor Rec Center, the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP), and backup child and elder care. For more information about benefits at Mines, go to mines.edu/human-resources/benefits.
How to ApplyPriority review will begin on 10/24/24 and continue until filled. Applicants must:
Complete an online application (personal information, demographic information, veteran status)
Upload a resume or CV
Upload a cover letter
For the complete job announcement and to apply, click here or visit jobs.mines.edu.
Contact Kathleen Feighny in HR at kfeighny@mines.edu with any questions.
Mines welcomes everyone to our team; in your application, please feel free to note which pronouns you use (For example - she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc). If you need reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.
Successful Completion of a Background Investigation is Required for this position.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal RightsMinimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in Science or Engineering, Higher Education or Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, or other related field.
Experience developing multi-stakeholder partnerships with diverse industry, government, or non-profits collaborators.
Record of achievement in program development, management, and implementation.
Successful fund-raising, grant-management, and partnership development.
Strong education skills with emphasis on graduate education, teaching, and student advising.
Communication skills including website development and social media.
Strong education outreach skills in pipeline programming including e.g. relevant K-12 and combined programming.
Excellent writing and editing skills.
Interpersonal communications and relationship development skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Doctorate from an accredited institution relevant to academic advising and leadership role of interdisciplinary graduate engineering students.
Leadership experience in higher education management and strategic planning (5 years or more).
Interdisciplinary graduate student advising and teaching in engineering, business, and applied science.
Experience with interdisciplinary graduate program development, management, and implementation.
Experience working within the energy sector and/or within a Federal Laboratory.
Fund-raising and proposal writing experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Experience in working within the energy and natural resources sector.
Experience managing and directing the work of a team.
Experience in developing interdisciplinary programs.
Supplemental InformationThe University
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 School of Mines has been a state institution since 1874 before Colorado attained statehood, making it the oldest public institution of higher education in the state. Since its founding, Mines has evolved from an institution serving the needs of the local mining industry to an internationally recognized research university offering engineering and applied science degrees through the doctoral level.
Mines has the highest admissions standards of any university in Colorado and among the highest of any public university in the U.S. and in 2024 the University was ranked by
U.S. News and World Report
as one of the Top 40 Public Schools. Roughly half of Mines’ students are Colorado residents and nearly 30% of Mines’ students are women and Mines has the largest Society of Women Engineers chapter in the nation. Mines’ graduates are distinctive in the workforce and employers frequently point to their ability to get things done, their creativity in solving difficult problems, and how well they work in and lead teams as distinguishing characteristics. With its intimate size, the Mines community of students, faculty, staff, alumni, and partners value inquiry and innovation, inspiration, challenge, collaboration, openness, diversity, respect, compassion and integrity.
In addition to a breadth of education and research programs in most fields of science and engineering, Mines is an R1 university and one of a very few institutions in the world having depth in resource exploration, extraction, production and utilization. Research at Mines is use-inspired and strongly linked to its educational mission. Research efforts are conducted in individual labs and across more than 30 centers, which span a wide range of thematic topics including energy, water, resource discovery, production and management, materials, health, and information technology. Mines research enterprise currently attracts about $100 million of external funding per year, with sponsors including private industry, federal agencies, and philanthropic foundations. Mines faculty take advantage of the close proximity to collaborate with partners from neighboring institutions such as the University of Colorado-Boulder and Colorado State University, as well as with nearby agencies such as the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and the U.S. Geological Survey.
Mines also benefits from a passionate alumni base and has a strong record of private investment and philanthropic support. After celebrating our 150th birthday this year, Mines will celebrate next year the completion of its
Mines@150
campaign that will have raised $500M+ in support of the education and research missions of the university.
For more information about the Colorado School of Mines, please visit https://www.mines.edu/.
Equal Opportunity
Colorado 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. Further, Mines does not retaliate against community members for filing complaints regarding or implicating any of these protected statuses.
Mines’ commitment to nondiscrimination, affirmative action, equal opportunity and equal access is reflected in the administration of its policies, procedures, programs and activities and in its efforts to achieve a diverse student body and workforce.
Through its policies, procedures and resources, Mines complies with federal law, Colorado state law, administrative regulations, executive orders and other legal requirements to prevent discrimination (including harassment or retaliation) within the Mines campus community and to address potential allegations of inequity or concerns for safety.
Colorado's premier engineering and applied science university for 150 years and counting
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