Institute Executive Director

About this Position

We are seeking a highly accomplished and visionary leader to serve as the Executive Director of Hamm Institute for American Energy (HIAE) at Oklahoma State University. As the Executive Director, you will be responsible for providing strategic direction, overseeing daily operations, fostering research and innovation, and advancing the mission of the HIAE. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the energy sector, exceptional leadership skills, and a proven track record of success in a similar role. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on the future of energy research, development, and sustainability.

In December 2021, energy giant Harold Hamm made a historic gift to Oklahoma State University to establish the Hamm Institute for American Energy, a ground-breaking, interdisciplinary center to advance solutions to problems facing our global energy system. The Hamm Institute will endeavor to strengthen America's leadership in energy production and ecosystem, grow the next generation of energy leaders, and develop innovative research to secure and sustain global energy supply. The Institute is located in Oklahoma City in a world-class research facility and collaborative space and is an integral part of the Oklahoma City Innovation District. The Executive Director will be based in Oklahoma City, OK, and will report to the OSU's Vice President for Research.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Energy study, engineering, environmental, sciences, business administration, or related disciplines. (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
• Minimum requirements include an advanced degree commensurate with the Director's position within the University setting and 10 years of progressive leadership experience.

Preferred Qualifications

A minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible leadership experience in the energy sector, including research, development, policy, or related fields. Previous experience in a senior executive role is strongly preferred. The successful candidate will possess the following attributes: A sustained record of accomplishment in the energy sector and/or an energy discipline and commitment to championing energy-related causes. Experience should include industry, higher education and government leadership or a combination thereof. Demonstrated experience in organizational leadership in building and growing a program, center, institute, department, or company and managing a sizeable budget with P&L responsibilities. Demonstrated experience in fundraising and dealmaking. Recognized, high-level influence within the global energy space and a penetrating understanding of key issues in the energy sector, a capacity for creativity and the ability to collaborate with multiple entities across different sectors to deepen the public's understanding and appreciation of energy production, research, and security.

Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge

Strategic thinking skills to develop, implement and promote transformative initiatives, tactics, and strategies to strengthen the global energy system. Must also have the leadership capability to build research teams and centers and have excellent interpersonal and communications skills to partner with higher education executives and research faculty at national and international universities, industry leaders across the energy sector, and state and federal government leaders and decision-makers.