Associate Director, NYSP2I
6933BR
Golisano Institute for Sustainability
CIMS Pollution Prevention Institute

Detailed Job Description
Main responsibilities:

• Stay well-informed of environmental issues in NYS, the U.S., and globally; provide relevant and timely information to internal staff and external stakeholders; stay up-to-date on emerging and cutting edge research in the field.
• In consultation with the NYS sponsor and the NYSP2I director, lead the technical direction of the Institute based on an assessment of current and expected environmental challenges and their relative impact; Oversee the focus area specialist team.
• Lead and conduct primary and secondary research projects with a team of subject matter experts, and potentially the Institute's university partners, in support of the NYSP2I annual work plan and NYSDEC goals. Responsible for supervising/managing a team of researchers, which includes hiring, performance management, disciplinary actions, changes in pay, training, and delegation of work.
• Develop project concepts in response to environmental challenges and write grant proposals seeking project funding.
• Oversee the Institute's technical research portfolio; develop and execute a strategic plan and impact goals for the Institute's technical program to address NYS environmental priorities; develop annual workplan toward the strategic goals; track progress.
• Develop organizational capacity in the Institute's technical focus areas (e.g. GHG emissions, EGS, clean production/green chemistry, sustainable food systems); mentor staff; write, publish, and present peer reviewed research papers, reports, and white papers. Represent the Institute at conferences and events.
• Collaborate with the larger Golisano Institute for Sustainability organization on special projects and initiatives.

Department/College Description
The New York State Pollution Prevention Institute is part of the Golisano Institute for Sustainability, an applied research organization at RIT whose mission is to undertake world-class education and research programs in sustainability with major foci on sustainable production, sustainable energy, sustainable mobility and ecologically friendly information technology systems. NYSP2I is staffed by a passionate team of scientists, engineers, and administrative personnel who collaborate with companies in New York State to provide technical assistance and solutions to complex sustainability problems. More information on the Institute can be found at https://www.rit.edu/affiliate/nysp2i/


Minimum Qualifications
The required minimum education is a Master's degree in a technical field of study (i..e. engineering, chemistry, environmental studies, sustainability, or related fields)

Experience required:

• A minimum of 10 years related work experience is required.
• Must have a minimum of five yearss of experience in a technical P2, green chemistry, environmental science or sustainability position, in addition to experience in a leadership role with supervisory responsibility.
• Must have experience conducting and managing R&D projects.

Specialized skills:

• Demonstrated knowledge of engineering, science, green chemistry, environmental science or sustainability; must have peer-reviewed publications and have experience conducting applied or user-inspired research projects
• Experience with proposal development and securing grant funding
• Highly motivated and self-directed
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Experience collaborating with stakeholders
• Knowledge and ability to lead; think creatively; proactively adapt to changing environment; act decisively, and inspire and empower others
• Project/program management skills
• Effective public speaking skills

Professional Area:
Employment Category: Fulltime
Staff Job Function: Wage Band: 123A

How to Apply
In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff. Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.

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Additional Details


Rochester Institute of Technology, the 10th largest private university in the U.S., is among the worlds leading technological universities. Its 18,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries are enrolled in over 200 academic programs, including 7 interdisciplinary Ph.D. programs. A pioneer in experiential education, RIT was the first to offer undergraduate degree programs in biotechnology, information technology, software engineering, and microelectronic engineering. As home to the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, the university offers unparalleled academic opportunities and services for the deaf and hard-of-hearing. Founded in 1829, RIT has 115,000 alumni throughout the United States and around the world. RIT has been named by the Chronicle of Higher Education as one of the 'Great Colleges to Work For.' RIT is a National Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation site, and is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples through the Upstate NY Higher Education Recruitment Consortium. For more information, visit www.rit.edu/overview/rankings-and-recognition and www.rit.edu.

As a member of the RIT community employees receive a well-balanced benefits package that offers a variety of choices and access to additional employment advantages. These benefits, combined with an employees pay, provide a total compensation package that can be tailored to meet your needs. More on RITs Benefits, Health & Wellness program can be found at: https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/content/benefits-health-and-wellness

RIT does not discriminate. RIT is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity, pluralism, and inclusion. For more information or inquiries, please visit RIT/TitleIX or the U.S. Department of Education at ED.Gov







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