Job Details

Position Details

Req ID: req19484

Position Title: Deputy Executive Director for Hamm Institute of American Energy (HIAE)

Position Type: Staff Full-Time

Position Number: AS6724

OSU Campus: Stillwater

Department: Off-Campus Locations

Location Address: 300 NE 9th Street, Hamm Institute for American Energy, Oklahoma City, OK 73104 USA

Hiring Supervisor: Ann Bluntzer

Hiring Range:
(Contingent upon available funding): 135,000.00 - 180,000.00, Salary

Work Schedule: TBD, 40 hours per week minimum

Job Summary:

The Deputy Executive Director will serve as a technical executive and strategic advisor, working closely with the Executive Director to drive the Hamm Institute for American Energy's (HIAE) mission forward. This role is responsible for operational leadership, execution of strategic initiatives, and technical oversight of key energy innovation programs. The position will also bridge industry, academia, and government partnerships, leveraging expertise in energy innovation, research development, and technology commercialization.

Work Environment & Travel: This position is based at the Hamm Institute for American Energy in Oklahoma City and requires regular engagement with colleagues, OSU, industry partners, and government agencies. Some domestic and international travel will be required for stakeholder engagement, conferences, and research collaboration.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applicants should include a resume, a cover letter, and the names, addresses (including e-mail addresses), and telephone numbers of three professional references. Applications must be submitted electronically and will be accepted until a successful candidate is selected.

Education & Experience

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Geophysics, Energy Systems, Business Administration, or a related technical field.

Six (6) years of related work experience, to include progressive leadership experience in a relevant energy, research, or academic setting, with executive-level strategic oversight.

• Proven ability to manage large-scale, multidisciplinary technical teams in research, development, and operational execution.
• Deep understanding of energy technologies, carbon reduction, digital transformation, and industry trends.
• Strong program management, budgeting, and operational execution experience, including managing multi-million-dollar research portfolios.
• Demonstrated experience in public-private partnerships, industry collaborations, and securing funding through grants or private investment.
• Strong analytical, strategic, and problem-solving skills with a track record of innovation and impact in energy research.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership abilities, with the capacity to engage across technical and non-technical audiences.

Preferred Qualifications:

Ph.D./Ed.D. in Engineering, Energy Policy, or Business with a technical emphasis.

Experience in a government, national lab, or corporate R&D setting focused on energy innovation.

• Knowledge of policy and regulatory frameworks impacting the energy industry.
• Experience working with academic research institutions and commercialization pathways.

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