Job Description

Company Description:

SUNY Maritime College located on a 55-acre scenic waterfront property on the outskirts of New York City on the Throggs Neck peninsula where the East River meets Long Island Sound. The campus blends the best of two worlds: a comfortable college-town feel with the greatest city in the world. An impressive view of the sound extends toward the North Atlantic, yet only a few miles away are Yankee Stadium and midtown Manhattan. SUNY Maritime offers an array of employment opportunities stemming from entry level to professional positions which encourage growth and development among its employees.

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The State University of New York (SUNY) Maritime College recognizes the offshore wind industry, which is a maritime industry, will be essential to the future economic and environmental health of the region. As the nation embraces renewable forms of energy, numerous offshore wind projects are currently underway. Maritime College is poised to leverage its expertise to help shape the industry\'s future, and ensure its continued growth and success. Toward this end, we have established the Maritime College Center of Excellence for Offshore Wind Education, Training, and Innovation. This Center of Excellence is focused on advancing this important and burgeoning industry in the following four areas:

1. Research and Scholarship: Supporting research, innovation, and scholarship that will advance the industry, including floating offshore wind energy and other emerging technologies

2. Academic Programs: Embedding offshore wind in the College\'s existing undergraduate and graduate programs to dramatically expand the workforce and produce leaders for the offshore wind industry

3. K-12 Outreach and Education: Creating pathways into maritime careers for NYC\'s underserved youth through strong K-12 outreach and education, with greatly expanded summer STEM programs, development of secondary school outreach programs and resources, and activities that demystify and expand awareness of careers on the water, including swimming and boating programs for identified cohorts

4. Work Force Development Programs: Establishing workforce development programs through specialized professional development/certification programs for those currently employed in the industry as well as working professionals seeking to enter this rapidly emerging sector of the maritime industry

The College therefore seeks an experienced, innovative Technical Director to lead the Center and realize its goals. The successful individual will report directly to the Provost and will work closely with members of the College\'s Center of Excellence for Offshore Wind and collaboratively with interdisciplinary faculty and staff from across the campus. The position will require a strong aptitude for self-management, self-learning, and attention to detail, as well as good communication skills (written and verbal) and proficiency in the English language.

Responsibilities:

The Technical Director will:

• Oversee all strategic initiatives and projects pertaining to the Center of Excellence for Offshore Wind
• Develop and/or oversee/mentor other faculty and staff in the development of technical educational and/or training content for the Center\'s programs
• Execute and maintain assessment records and data pertaining to the Center\'s activities
• Evaluate effectiveness and efficacy of the Center\'s activities
• Be responsible for fiscal oversight, budgeting, and planning
• Apply for grants and other external support for Offshore Wind programs and initiatives
• Collaborate with the Associate Provost for Academic Programs, Planning, and Assessment (APAPPA) on programs and initiatives impacting academic experiences
• Collaborate with academic leadership on high-impact programs
• Work with industry partners and represent the College to various groups (e.g. SUNY, NYSERDA)
• Promote a positive climate that values diversity, equity and inclusion
• Work on other relevant projects or initiatives as assigned by the Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs

Requirements:

Required Qualifications

• A Master\'s degree that relates to Offshore Wind / Renewable Energy
• A minimum of three (3) years\' experience in either an academic or professional setting working in Offshore Wind research, design, and/or education
• Strong written skills in English and proficient verbal communication
• A strong desire for continuous learning, research, and scholarship
• Great organizational skills and the ability to use remote technology

Preferred Qualifications

• A terminal degree (e.g., Ph.D.) in a relevant field
• Project Management experience, with ability to use project management tools
• Operational Supervisory Experience in the Offshore Wind Industry
• Five (5) years\' experience in either an academic or professional setting working in Offshore Wind research, design and/or education
• Relevant experience with academic or industry research work and publication
• Demonstrated success in acquiring grants and/or other external funding
• A desire and an ability to work within a multinational professional environment

Additional Information:

Classification/Salary Range: This is a full-time calendar year appointment Management/Confidential unclassified position which serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority. The anticipated salary range for the position is $105,000 to $135,000 annually with an outstanding benefits package (for additional information, please see the ). Salary will commensurate with qualifications and experience. Review of applications to commence immediately and conclude when the position is filled.

Special Notes: Fair Labor Standard Acts (FLSA) Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Internal and external search to occur simultaneously.

Budget Title: Director
Local Title: Center of Excellence for Offshore Wind Technical Director
Line #: 00111

SUNY Maritime College is an Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disabled/Affirmative Action employer, committed to recruiting, supporting and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For our full non-discrimination statement, see: .

SUNY Maritime College is committed to maintaining a safe environment for its students, faculty, staff, volunteers and the general public that use our facilities. Therefore, in order to ensure the hiring of employees of the highest integrity and to maintain a safe campus community, SUNY Maritime College will conduct pre-employment background investigations on all individuals for whom employment is to be offered.

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Application Instructions:

Persons interested in the above position should apply online. Please submit: * Cover letter

• Resume/CV
• Statement addressing how past and/or potential contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion will advance Maritime\'s commitment to inclusive excellence
• Names and contact information of three professional references

Returning Applicants - to your SUNY Maritime Careers Account to check your completed application, check/edit your profile or to upload additional documents.

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