Opportunities

UCAR Community Programs (UCP) is excited to announce the job opening for the Director of the Center for Ocean Leadership (COL). As one of UCP's eight programs, the Center for Ocean Leadership currently manages, coordinates, and facilitates programs in ocean observing, ocean research and informal education. COL has a proven track record of shaping the future of ocean science and technology through discovery, understanding, and action. COL enhances discovery through community-wide research programs they manage and support. These programs allow scientists to discover, in a systematic way, what the watery abyss that covers our blue planet does, needs, and supplies – and allows us to help it thrive.

The Director of the Center for Ocean Leadership (COL) is responsible for developing and managing the strategic vision, mission, operational posture, organizational structure, and culture of COL. The Director provides leadership and management of the implementation of long- and short-term planning that supports the COL and UCAR Community Programs (UCP) missions. The role is responsible for the effective management and administration of COL within UCP.  The COL Director is a champion of creating a diverse workforce and a welcoming and inclusive environment.

The COL Director fosters interaction and collaboration between UCP Programs/Centers, NCAR, and UCAR Operations. The Director is responsible for program advocacy in various forums, including with sponsors, philanthropic organizations, government agencies, and COL-affiliated institutions. The COL Director participates in UCAR management meetings and committees; assumes leadership in UCP-wide management functions; and takes responsibilities that are flowed down from the Board of Trustees to the UCAR President and the UCP Director.

The COL Director works closely with COL staff and affiliate institutions to support programmatic activities among and between federal agencies and the ocean science community. The Director supports advocacy efforts on behalf of and coordinated with affiliated institutions with regard to ocean science funding and other key federal policy issues. The Director makes public presentations, participates in relevant forums as a spokesperson for ocean science and engages in business development activities.

See the full job announcement here.