Executive Director, Clean Energy Center

This person is responsible for managing and directing the overall strategy and business operations of the Clean Energy Center. The Executive Director will have direct responsibility for managing functional areas within WD related to clean energy. This professional is part of the leadership team and responsible for guiding, monitoring, and leading a group within WD. Responsible for motivating and inspiring positive communication across WD so the teams work together toward achieving goals.

For maximum consideration, application materials should be submitted by Friday, July 12, 2024. However, applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is identified.

Full-time Employee Benefits include medical and dental insurances, retirement plans, paid time off, educational benefits for employees and dependents at Penn College and Penn State University, and more. For additional information, click here.

EDUCATION

• Master's Degree in directly related discipline, OR combination of educational training, work experience, and proven capacity to provide leadership in clean energy workforce development initiatives and efficient cost-effective operation of an organizational unit. Required
  
  
  

Experience

• Three (3) years of experience in clean energy workforce development. Required
• Five (5) years of administrative experience including successfully working with multi-disciplinary teams, managing/supervising multiple employees and complex projects. Required
• Evidence of successful training and development experience with adult education. Required
• Marketing/client development/advertising experience. Preferred
• Teaching experience. Preferred
• Valid Driver's License. Required
  
  
  

Abilities And Skills

• Superior written and oral communication skills. Required
• Excellent interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively and courteously with people at all levels of responsibility internal and external. Required
• Ability to be strategic about the direction and needs of the Center, while also ensuring alignment with the broader organization. Required
• Ability to provide quality instruction. Required
• Ability to supervise. Required
• Ability to anticipate operational difficulties and devise strategies for solution. Required
• Excellent organizational skills. Required
• Experience with using databases Required
• Ability to be proactive in a dynamic environment with emerging opportunities. Required
• Ability to lead a team and interact successfully as a team member. Required
• Experience using databases Required
• Ability to deal with a student population with diverse cultural backgrounds and learning capabilities. Required
• Strong sense of professional responsibility and conduct. Required
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines related to grants, budgets, and other projects. Required
• Must possess a valid driver's license. Required
• Coach and supervise staff. Assume responsibility for the planning and management of the following functional areas residential, commercial, solar, and building electrification programs, career exploration and workforce readiness initiatives, building science consultations and other initiatives as determined.
• Write proposals, generate grants and contracts, initiate invoicing procedures, and coordinate all activities associated with consulting or training for private companies, non-profit corporations, states, federal government or other entities.
• Develop budgets, timelines, and program abstracts for programs administered through the Center.
• Maintain budgetary accountability for all Clean Energy Center programs in conjunction with the Vice President.
• Maintain strong relationships and communication with leadership team within Workforce Development and with others across campus. Supervise non-credit instructors, consultants, and support staff under all programs administered by the Center.
• Manage national training program accreditation efforts and national certification testing capacity.
• Organize and participate in or preside over the Policy Advisory Council and committee meetings associated with the various programs administered through the Center.
• Manage the development and funding for the Center’s physical training infrastructure, including lab sites and training mock-ups.
• Work with computer programmers, graphic artists, and content area experts to produce or upgrade marketing tools, including educational interactive multimedia applications, program -Internet web sites, program brochures, or other marketing collateral.
• Manage contracts and work of instructional designers, consultants, technical experts, and instructional design staff to develop, deploy, and upgrade online courses, videos, and technical simulations for clients and industry.
• Manage relationships, contracts, and work of consultants, technical experts, and workforce partners to develop and deploy workforce projects to meet client and industry needs.
• Identify and secure all instructional materials, supplies, and equipment to be utilized in the Center programs and maintain inventory of same.
• Assist Vice President with the exploration of new business opportunities for the College related to education, consulting, or research in the field of clean energy.
• Continuously align departmental strategy, mission, goals, and objectives with Workforce Development and College-wide mission, goals and objectives.
• Provide leadership in the development of curriculum, authoring of technical manuals, and program updates under the Center.
• Maintain all student or client records associated with the Clean Energy Center in conjunction with the various funding sources.
• Develop instructional materials to be utilized in the Center's programs.
• Instruct noncredit courses or conduct seminars in various Clean Energy Center programs as determined by level of content area expertise.
  
  
  

Occasional light-duty, physical work required for classroom and lab demonstrations. Lifting not to exceed 40 lbs.

Competitive salary based on your education and experience.

This is not a complete itemization of all facets of this position. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. The College has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without prior notice.

Penn College is committed to equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.

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