[ES_JOBS_NET] Executive Director, Division of Atmospheric Sciences, Desert Research Institute, Reno/Las Vegas, Nevada

[Xiaoliang Wang]

Executive Director, Division of Atmospheric Sciences
https://www.higheredjobs.com/executive/details.cfm?JobCode=179459511
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About the job
The Desert Research Institute (DRI), the non-profit environmental research institution of the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE), is seeking a qualified individual to provide scientific leadership and management for its Division of Atmospheric Sciences (DAS). The primary function of the DAS Executive Director is to support, facilitate, initiate, and expand Division faculty research through management and program development initiatives that augment and enhance the Division’s faculty generated revenues and multidisciplinary research. DRI has two campuses, one in Reno and one in Las Vegas, NV, with the majority of DAS faculty located in Reno. The position is based in Reno and will require periodic travel to Las Vegas.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  *   Minimum of a Master's degree from an accredited institution within one of the DAS research topic areas or a related field (see "About the Division of Atmospheric Sciences" below or visit https://www.dri.edu/atmospheric-sciences/).
  *   Demonstrable excellence in Leadership, Management, and Program Development..
  *   Demonstrable experience identifying current and future research opportunities and developing and implementing strategies that capitalize on those opportunities.
  *   Previous experience supervising/managing budgets and personnel.
  *   Broad understanding of atmospheric science-related environmental and research issues.
  *   Demonstrated outstanding interpersonal and written communication skills.
  *   U.S. citizenship per funding requirements and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  *   Ph.D. degree from an accredited institution and/or advanced credentials.
  *   Demonstrated understanding of a research environment where faculty salaries are generated through external grants and contracts.
  *   Demonstrated experience leading, managing, and building collaborative teams.
  *   Experience authoring and/or reviewing proposals, reports, and publications.

Conditions of Employment

  *   U.S. citizenship per funding requirements and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.
  *   The successful candidate will be offered the position contingent upon passing a mandatory test for the absence of any illegal drugs (as defined in 10 CFR 707.4) as well as satisfactory credit, criminal, and background investigations.

Compensation

The minimum annual starting salary is $250,000 and will be competitive and commensurate with education, experience, and alignment with similar public academic research institutions. DRI provides excellent benefits that include:

  *   Health insurance options that include dental, vision, life, and long-term disability.
  *   19.25% tax-deferred mandatory retirement contribution with matching by DRI.
  *   Two (2) days of annual leave accrued each full month.
  *   Thirty (30) days of sick leave provided upon start date and two (2) days of sick leave accrued per full month after the first year of service.
  *   12 paid holidays.
  *   Tuition reduction at NSHE institutions for employee and eligible dependents.
  *   No state income tax and no social security deduction.
  *   Relocation assistance.


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Xiaoliang Wang, Ph.D.
Research Professor
Desert Research Institute
2215 Raggio Pkwy, Reno, NV 89512

Director, Atmospheric Sciences Graduate Program
University of Nevada, Reno
https://www.unr.edu/atmospheric-sciences/

775-674-7177 (o), 775-674-7009 (f)
xiaoliang.wang at dri.edu
https://www.dri.edu/directory/xiaoliang-wang/
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