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     Executive Director Position

     Northeast Regional Association for Coastal Ocean Observing Systems
     (NERACOOS)

     Background:

     The Northeast Regional Association for Coastal Ocean Observing
     Systems (NERACOOS), a nonprofit organization (
     http://www.neracoos.org) established as one of the Regional
     Associations within the National Federation of
     coastal ocean observing systems, seeks a dynamic leader to serve
     as its founding Executive Director.

     NERACOOS's mission is (1) to lead the development, implementation,
     operation, and evaluation of a sustained,
     regional coastal ocean observing system for the northeast United
     States and Canadian Maritime provinces, as part of the United
     States Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS); (2) to promote
     the development and dissemination
     of data and data products that meet the needs of end users; and,
     (3) to advocate for the regional, national, and global ocean
     observing system through education and outreach.;

     Job Description:

     The Executive Director leads the organization under the guidance
     of the President and NERACOOS Board of Directors. The Executive
     Director manages a professional staff to support operations and
     coordinates the effort of a number of teams, committees, and
     working groups that have been developed by the organization to
     accomplish its mission. Functions include serving as principal
     spokesperson for NERACOOS, providing leadership and guidance in
     the development and implementation of programs (scientific,
     operational, and business), oversight of grants and contracts,
     coordinating proposal and fundraising activities, leading outreach
     and public relations, and serving as a primary liaison to the
     Board of Directors.

     Position Location:

     A coastal New England state; exact location yet to be determined
     but partially dependent on the individual selected to fill the
     position.

     Required Expertise and Skills:

     1. Ability to expand ongoing partnerships and develop NERACOOS as
     a lead center of ocean observing expertise and a competitive
     Regional Association.
     2. Ability to coordinate committees, teams, and working groups to
     accomplish the mission.
     3. Experience in managing support staff and providing financial
     oversight of grants, contracts, and donations.
     4. Demonstrated skills in raising funds from government (state and
     federal) agencies as well as corporate and private donors.
     5. Ability to work effectively with the President, Board of
     Directors, as well as with members, government and private funding
     organizations, elected officials, agency staff, and scientists.
     6. Ability to develop and maintain an active working relationship
     with representatives of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
     Administration (NOAA) IOOS office, other Federal agencies, and
     other Regional Associations through the National Federation of
     Regional Associations (NFRA) to ensure that NERACOOS protocols for
     governance, information management and delivery, and
     administration are consistent with those being established at
     the national and regional levels
     7. Ability to facilitate consensual decision making among
     disparate points of view and serve as spokesperson for these
     decisions.
     8. Excellent speaking, writing, computer, and presentation skills
     9. Demonstrated experience in a relevant scientific or management
     discipline (e.g., as a principal scientist or program manager) and
     sufficient understanding of ocean observing technologies,
     infrastructure, and systems to manage and expand NERACOOS
     10. Ability to travel and represent NERACOOS at state, regional,
     and national meetings and forums.

     Qualifications:

     The successful candidate must have:
     1. At least a Masters (PhD preferred) degree and/or equivalent
     experience with 5-10 years in increasingly responsible positions.
     An advanced degree in Marine Sciences, Engineering, or Business or
     related disciplines is
     preferable.
     2. Experience with and understanding of Integrated Ocean Observing
     Systems (IOOS) and the governance, technical, and operational
     roles and goals of Regional Associations.
     3. Familiarity with federal/state ocean policy issues.
     4. Experience in organizational and staff management including
     financial management of grants and contracts.
     5. Wide fund-raising experience.

     Salary range:

     Full time position with fringe benefits, annual salary
     commensurate with experience.  Position funding: Funding currently
     available for 24 months with the anticipation of additional
     funding that will extend the position. Continued
     employment will be contingent on individual performance,
     successful transition of NERACOOS into an operational
     organization, continuing federal or other support for Regional
     Integrated Ocean Observation Systems, and successful applications
     to fund NERACOOS programs.

     Application Date:

     Review of applications will begin on February 15, 2009 and
     continue until the position is filled.
     To apply: Please submit a cover letter summarizing your skills
     and qualifications, resumé and a list of three professional
     references (name, title, address, and phone number) to:

     Malcolm L. Spaulding, Search Committee Chair
     Attn: NERACOOS Executive Director Position
     223 Sheets Laboratory
     Ocean Engineering
     University of Rhode Island
     Narragansett, RI 02882

     Prefer email applications to Spaulding@oce.uri.edu; put NERACOOS
     Executive Director Position in subject line.
     For additional details on Regional Associations (RAs) coastal
     ocean observing programs see the following web sites:

Malcolm L. Spaulding
Professor, Ocean Engineering
Director, Center of Excellence in Undersea Technology (COEUT)
223 Sheets Laboratory
University of Rhode Island
Narragansett Bay Campus
Narragansett, RI 02882

Tel: 401-874-6666
Fax: 401-874-6837
Email: spaulding@oce.uri.edu



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