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Position Summary

The Lander/Alpine Science Institute Director is responsible for leadership, management, supervision, and coordination of the course offerings, activities, and facilities offered by the Lander Center and Alpine Science Institute.

Economic development

External partners

Entrepreneurship

Visioning

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Provides vision and leadership for CWC’s presence in Lander, including work with partner organizations to promote maximum community benefit.  
2. Manages all Lander resources, including facilities, land, and other infrastructure to promote sustainable growth.
3. Coordinates course offerings, activities, events, and facilities for Lander operations, including staffing credit courses in cooperation with the Dean of the appropriate discipline, ordering textbooks and other materials as necessary, preparation of course schedule, etc.
4. Oversees student registration in Lander/Alpine Science Institute facilities and assists students with accessing additional student services from the main campus as necessary
5. Oversees Lander/Alpine Science Institute facilities, including ensuring proper maintenance and cleaning is done to provide facility users with an aesthetically pleasing learning and working environment
6. Oversees preparation of employment documents for staff as required, including semester contracts, hiring authorizations, credential packets, employment forms, etc.
7. Oversees community enrichment offerings, including recreation courses and summer camps.
8. Develops goals and budget plans to recommend to the Dean of Students
9. Under the Direction of the Dean of Students maintains communication and creates visible and accessible link between Lander, Reservation and Riverton communities, including serving as a community liaison and working with local advisory boards, and workforce development efforts.
10. Cultivate external partnerships by building local relationships with CWC and the Community through a variety of means including social events, meals, service club meetings, community events, etc.
11. Develop and cultivate relationships that result in support for the programs, economic development and CWC in general. Identify and assist with grant proposals and applications, contracts, and other necessary documents.
12. Performs related duties as assigned

Position Specifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Education
  • Bachelor's degree in management, education, counseling or other related discipline from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning recognized by the US Department of Education.
• Experience
  • Five years of successful experience in higher education, preferably in a community college environment.
• Licenses/Certifications
  • Valid Driver’s License.
• Equivalency Statement
  • Equivalent combinations of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Desired Qualifications
• Master's degree in related field
• Experience supervising staff
• Knowledge of budget monitoring and management of funds

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Knowledge of and ability to comply with CWC Policies and Procedures or the ability to learn them
2. Exhibit high energy, a strong work ethic and personal integrity
3. Ability to achieve goals and provide leadership related to economic development and community service.
4. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with executives, managers, supervisors, fellow employees, vendors, contractors, and the community.
5. Knowledge of and ability to work in and oversee facilities and grounds management and maintenance
6. Working knowledge of creating, managing, analyzing, and reporting on program effectiveness.
7. Considerable knowledge of higher education dynamics, programs, degrees, requirements, expectations and financial impact, particularly at community colleges.
8. Comprehensive knowledge of accurate budget administration.
9. Knowledge of the Wind River Indian Reservation, the Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho tribes, and other underrepresented communities within the college service area.
10. Strong interpersonal skills, personal work ethic and high degree of personal integrity. Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Google Applications for Education (GAFE) and Ellucian/Datatel/Colleague, Student Degree Planning, and other relevant applications.
11. Ability to direct and manage the work of others, ensuring effective and efficient operations with demonstrated skill in valuing inclusion in the accomplishment of goals and work tasks.
12. Ability to organize, prioritize, and follow multiple projects and tasks through to completion within established deadlines and with attention to detail.
13. Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, in a tactful and diplomatic manner that demonstrates exceptional customer service.
14. Ability to organize, prioritize, and follow multiple projects and tasks through to completion
15. Ability to serve effectively and in a collegial manner on various teams or committees.
16. Ability to effectively identify and resolve problems and resolve conflict in a professional manner.
17. Ability to maintain confidentiality

Level of Supervision

This position operates with significant autonomy under the general supervision of the Dean of Students.

Working Environment

Reasonable accommodation will be extended to otherwise qualified individuals with a legally recognized disability.

• Equipment Used
• Standard office equipment including personal computer, calculator, fax machine, ten-key calculator by touch, phone, scanners, copy machine, and telephone. Motor vehicle

• Physical Requirements
  • Tasks require a variety of physical activities, which do not generally involve muscular strain, such as walking, standing, stooping, sitting, reaching and light lifting. Regular talking, hearing and seeing required in the normal course of performing the job.  Common eye, hand, finger dexterity required to perform some essential functions. Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, discriminating thinking and creative problem solving. Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Environmental Conditions
  • Work is generally performed in a typical office setting with appropriate climate controls. Travel, weekend and evening work may be required.

CWC is an Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities.  

If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-855-2112 or email cwchr@CWC.edu.