Job Description:

• Administers Michigan Geological Survey as an entity of the State at the University. Provides technical and administrative leadership, coordination, and supervision of department activities.
• Applies for funding from relevant local, state, federal, private, and other sources.
• Develops long-term plans for Michigan Geological Survey, expands current and develops new programs, secures funding and implements budgetary plans.
• Attends relevant meetings for survey directors and other professionals.
• Serves as a liaison between Michigan Geological Survey and relevant state agencies. Communicates activities with relevant University offices.
• Conducts outreach, give public presentations of Michigan Geological Survey projects and results.
• Hires, trains, evaluates and supervises staff.

Short Job Description:

• Master's degree in related field from an accredited institution.
• Five years' relevant experience.
• Experience with geologic fundraising, including securing grants or contracts to support research.
• Experience with professional publications, maps, project reports, or economic value reports.
• Experience in managing staff that include professional geoscientists.
• Ability to understand and support natural resources, energy, critical minerals, carbon sequestration, hydrogeology, and geomorphology compilation and research.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with public outreach and communication.

Job Ref: S496P

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One of the top-100 public universities in the United States, Western Michigan University is committed to being learner centered, discovery driven and globally engaged. Founded in 1903, what was once Western Michigan College became Michigan's fourth public university in 1957. Since then, WMU has undergone dramatic growth in size and stature. Today, the University offers more than 240 academic programs to students pursuing degrees through the doctoral level. More than 20 percent of its 25,000 students are enrolled in graduate course work, studying in disciplines ranging from atomic physics and graph theory to medieval literature and blind rehabilitation. Of 101 graduate offerings available, 30 lead to a doctoral degree.

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