Director, Science Assessment

Director, Science Assessment (51944) Fully Remote • AMERICAN GEOPHYSICAL UNION - WASHINGTON, DC 20009; AMERICAN GEOPHYSICAL UNION - WASHINGTON, DC 20009 Apply Overview Salary Range $109,515.00 - $182,525.00 Salary/year Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Education Level Graduate Degree Category Nonprofit - Social Services Apply Description WHO YOU ARE As the Director of Science Assessment, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for the organization’s science assessment-related activities, including publications\, community engagement, and public-facing activities. You will ensure all tangibles are delivered and engagement is conducted with operational excellence, organizational alignment, and financial discipline, with ethical scientific principles at the core of all related activities. You will work in close collaboration with the VP of Publications, VP of Strategic Communications and Marketing, as well as the Director, Thriving Earth Exchange, to develop and evolve different pathways to realize the vision for scientific assessment at AGU. WHAT YOU WILL DO Coordinate across the AGU enterprise to co-develop a vision and strategy for advancing and implementing scientific assessment. Work in partnership with publications, strategic communications, engagement, and community science activities across the organization. Ensure AGU’s volunteers and committees are appropriately engaged in the development of the scientific assessment portfolio. Define success metrics for meetings performance, including financial outcomes, attendee satisfaction, and operational efficiency. Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in this job classification. WHAT YOU WILL BRING 15+ years with MS/MA; PhD preferred. Senior-level management experience in an organization with volunteer scientists, with significant responsibility for strategy and innovation. Experience developing and managing budgets. Supervisory experience is required. Strategic thinking and ability to independently translate vision and aspirations into executable plans. Record of success identifying, recruiting, developing, coaching, and managing staff as well as effectively engaging and managing volunteer scientists. Professional and effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills. Ability to exercise the highest level of discretion on both internal and external confidential matters, including strategic planning, contracts, budgeting, and personnel matters. Knowledge of Earth and space sciences and their impact is preferred. Ability to travel. AGU ESSENTIAL VALUES Accountability: Own it. Excellence: Give your all. Member & Customer Service: Members & Customers first. Teamwork: Together everyone achieves more. Respect-Earn it and give it. Integrity- Do the right thing. HIRING SPECIFICATIONS: We understand that it is unrealistic for candidates to fulfill 100% of the criteria listed in a job posting. However, we encourage you to apply if you meet many of the requirements because we know that skills evolve. If you are willing to learn and evolve alongside us, join our team! Full Time, Exempt position. This remote role is open to candidates living in many U.S. states (excluding WA, OR, and CA at this time). Work Authorization: We will not sponsor applicants for work visas in the US. We care deeply about fairness so you can be ensured that your application will never be judged based on religious belief, age, color, race, creed, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, political affiliation, ethnic origin, or disability. AGU will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. We are committed to providing inclusive interview experience. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs. Veterans and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.