Full-time
Executive Director of Fuel Cell Initiatives

Description:
The Executive Director of Fuel Cell Initiatives will be 100 percent dedicated to the development and management of fuel cell projects on campus. This individual will serve as Principal Investigator for the College’s NSF-funded Great Lakes Fuel Cell Partnership project; coordinate the College’s fuel cell grant activities, which include working collaboratively with the Development Office on proposals, implementation of funded projects and serving as institutional contact with funding agencies on all fuel cell grant projects; coordinate other institutional fuel cell activities, including events that promote fuel cell technology to the general public and others as they are developed; teach two fuel cell courses per year; represent the College at the Ohio Fuel Cell Coalition, its education committee and in any other capacities that may arise; maintain contact with the Ohio Department of Development regarding statewide fuel cell-related developments and grant funding; work locally, statewide, regionally and nationally with public and private organizations to support economic development activities that relate to alternative energy technologies and to strengthen education’s role in those activities.

Requirements:
Master’s degree in Education Administration or technical field with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology; 2-4 years postsecondary education experience, preferably including curriculum development, instruction and involvement in collaborative projects; 4-6 years project management experience involving education and private-sector partnerships. Must be a seasoned professional possessing excellent communication, organizational, technical, people and project management skills. Must possess an excellent understanding of fuel cell technology, its history of development, and have an understanding of current developments in the field as well as its potential for commercialization in the future. Must possess an attitude of accountability and responsibility for managing grant projects/funds. Experience in grant development and management preferred.

Stark State College is committed to student access and success. Applicants must have the same commitment and value to our mission and vision for the future.

Send cover letter, resume, college transcripts, and three letters of professional reference to:

Stark State College of Technology
Human Resources – 2008-46
6200 Frank Avenue N.W.
North Canton, OH 44720
Email to: hr@starkstate.edu

Review of candidates will begin immediately and resumes will be accepted until the position is filled.

Stark State College is an Equal Opportunity Employer