Executive Director of Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute
Core
Provide visionary leadership to advance Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute as a world-class center for oceanographic research, innovation, and impact, overseeing research, operational, administrative, and financial functions.
Role type
Executive Director of a research institute
Builds
A world-class oceanographic research and innovation institute
Domain
Oceanography, marine science, environmental sustainability, coastal defense
Required skills
Strategic leadership, external funding acquisition, industry partnership development, interdisciplinary research management, campus facility stewardship, team leadership, grant writing, stakeholder engagement
Preferred skills
Doctoral degree in oceanography/marine science/engineering/biology/biotechnology, senior-level leadership in research-intensive university or government lab, personnel security clearance
Technologies
Autonomous systems, artificial intelligence, biotechnology, aquaculture systems, small-boat operations
Responsibilities
Provide vision and leadership to advance the Institute; develop and execute strategy for industry engagement; significantly increase sponsored research funding; build interdisciplinary research initiatives; oversee research, operational, administrative, and budgetary functions; steward the waterfront campus and facilities; recruit and retain faculty and staff; represent the Institute at national and international forums.
Seniority
Executive, strategic leadership & mentorship
