POSITION VACANCY Director, Mine Safety Technology Consortium
POSITION:	DIRECTOR of Mine Safety Technology Consortium, 12-month position, grant-funded
QUALIFICATIONS:	Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of five years’ related experience required; master’s preferred. Demonstrated evidence of grant-writing required. Demonstration of a knowledge of mine safety technology preferred. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills are essential. Administrative experience is required. Commitment to economic development is essential. Demonstrated ability to provide leadership for and work cooperatively and positively with the mining industry, the academic community, and the economic development community. Demonstrated ability to develop collaborative partnerships required.
RESPONSIBILITIES:	The director will assume responsibilities of leadership and coordination for key components of the Mine Safety Technology Innovation and Capability grant program. This individual will be responsible for deliverables and effective management of the Mine Safety Technology Consortium (MSTC), and will take a leadership role in the establishment of business incubators related to the mining industry. The successful candidate will assist in the coordination of mine safety workforce training with the Director of Workforce Development at the CTC at WVU Tech and other partners. Other responsibilities include grant management, fiscal control, staffing, planning, and assessment of grant activities. The individual will be responsible to develop cooperative relationships with all educational institutions that provide mine safety training and the mining industry. The position requires a high level of report and grant writing. The director reports to the President of the Community and Technical College at WVU Tech and works closely with the Director of Workforce Development for the College.
CTC at WVU TECH	The Community and Technical College at West Virginia University Institute of Technology (CTC at WVU Tech) is an accredited community college, co-located on the campus of West Virginia University Institute of Technology in Montgomery, 30 miles east of the state capitol. This emerging institution enrolls over 600 students in associate degree programs, as well as transfer and certificate programs, predominantly in engineering technology, printing technology, business and office technology, and health-related areas.
SALARY:	Commensurate with qualifications
EFFECTIVE:	February 15, 2007. Review of applications will begin February 1 and will continue until the position is filled.
CONTACT:	Interested individuals are requested to send a letter of application, resume, transcripts, and references’ phone/addresses (3 min) to: Director of Human Resources CTC at WVU Tech Montgomery, WV 25136
CTC at WVU TECH IS AN AA/EO EMPLOYER. MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. Please contact the Human Resources office at 442-3179 if you need assistance or reasonable accommodation in the hiring process. 405 Fayette Pike • Box 18, Old Main • Montgomery, West Virginia 25136-2436 Telephone (304) 442-3179 • FAX (304) 442-3059 Affirmative Action – Equal Opportunity Employer