Vice President, Sustainability & Energy Initiatives

Position Description:
In this leadership role, the Vice President provides executive guidance and strategic direction for the Sustainability and Energy initiatives working through the College's Workforce and Economic Development and Academic Affairs divisions.

Responsibilities:

• Serves as the liaison for the College District with various higher education, community and economic development entities that are focused on attracting and retaining green-related and alternative energy industries to Northeast Ohio
  
• Works to strengthen existing partnerships and relationships, as well as identify and initiate relationships that would benefit the College
  
• Fosters and coordinates with existing credit, non-credit, and professional development programs new relationships and training opportunities locally, regionally and nationally
  
• Convenes an Advisory Committee to review all course/program offerings and set future directions
  
• Seeks cooperation and offers support college-wide to deliver a consistently high quality presence in all areas of green and sustainability offered in all workforce and academic areas of the College, and performs other similar duties as needed

Position Requirements:

• Master's degree in a scientific or engineering discipline; Doctorate preferred
  
• 5 years of work experience at an administrative/senior level position
  
• Intimate knowledge of the sustainability community, green building, and alternative energy sectors
  
• Experience with accreditation, licensing or certifying agencies in at least one of these areas
  
• Successful budget development, grant and contract writing experience

Company Overview:
Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C) is proud to be Ohio's first and largest community college. Each year more than 55,000 credit and non-credit students take courses at our three traditional campuses, two Corporate College locations, 50+ off-campus sites and via television and the Internet. Offering more than 1,000 credit courses in more than 70 career, certificate and university transfer programs, we are a highly respected academic institution and a member of the League for Innovation in the Community College.

Response Information:
We offer a competitive salary, relocation and comprehensive benefits package. To view complete job posting and apply online, visit our Web site at: www.tri-c.edu/employment. Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a diverse workforce. EOE

Key Words: Sustainability, Energy, Higher Education, Education, College, University, Community College, Cuyahoga County, Cleveland, OH, Ohio

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