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Description
The American Chemical Society, a federally-chartered, non-profit organization, with a multidisciplinary membership of more than 160,000 chemists and chemical engineers, seeks a Director for its Green Chemistry Institute to establish and lead the strategic direction for the Institute, as well as the daily operations of the organization; build its brand and reputation; expand its sources of funding; and lead the development of short- and long-term strategies for the success of the ACS GCI.
Position Overview:
The Director provides the vision necessary to ensure a forward-looking approach to challenges and stimulates new initiatives that will effectively advance Green Chemistry and fulfill the Institute's mission.
To enhance the image and implementation of Green Chemistry and Engineering, the incumbent will represent ACS GCI in its relationships with major constituencies and stakeholders, the global scientific and engineering communities, and the public.
The Director will coordinate efforts throughout the Society on issues related to Green Chemistry and Green Engineering. The Director will develop funding partnerships that will enable the Institute to leverage the Society's investments.
The Director will manage ACS GCI operations and staff, assuring that goals are met in a timely and cost effective manner, and that the Institute serves the stakeholders in an appropriate umbrella role that complements their activities.
Qualifications:
In light of these responsibilities, the successful candidate will be a recognized leader in the Green Chemistry and Green Engineering field who is involved in outreach; a creative thinker; a passionate and effective communicator; an enthusiastic articulator; a strategic leader; comfortable with creating and implementing the big-picture; forward-looking, bold, and capable of developing and pursuing an innovative vision to inspire changes in how chemistry is taught; experienced and comfortable working in a visible, high-energy position; and capable of understanding, working with, listening to, and building consensus and collaborating across diverse constituencies.
S/he will have an advanced degree or other advanced leadership experience in the area of green chemistry and/or engineering as evidenced by the development of programs, teaching materials, publications, presentations and/or grant materials in green chemistry.
The Director will have successful program development skills, as demonstrated by the inception and creation of new governmental, academic or private sector programs related to Green Chemistry or similar environmental programs. An excellent track record of development and fund raising is important.
Compensation: Salary is commensurate with experience.
To Apply:
Applicants may submit their resume by email, fax, or U.S. mail no later than October 19, 2007 to:
Green Chemistry Institute
Attn: Human Resources
1155 16th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
ACS is a drug-free, smoke-free, equal opportunity employer.
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