Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title
Associate Director, Water and Environmental Research Institute (WERI)

Department
Center for Research and Innovation

Associate Director for WERI is a 12-month administrator position, that serves as a member of the School of Engineering (SENG) administrative team, and reports directly to the Dean SENG/Director (WERI). The primary expectation of the Associate Director is to provide day-to-day managerial leadership and administrative support for activities conducted by WERI.

Position Type
Administrator

Posting Number
072-26

Full or Part Time
Full Time

Work Schedule

Full-Time

Position End Date

Salary Range

$107,744 - $161,616 per annum

Character of Duties

Primary duties and responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to the following:

• In consultation with the Dean (SENG)/Director (WERI), formulate, implement, and maintain policies/procedures in the day-to-day management of WERI
• Prepare and monitor annual budgets and provide administrative support to manage funds
• Prepare and/or coordinate preparation of annual reports and annual plans of work and adhere to reporting deadlines
• Coordinate personnel assignments/activities and make recommendations related to personnel action
• Assist the Dean (SENG)/Director (WERI) to conduct WERI faculty/staff evaluations.
• Work with WERI faculty/staff to improve existing programs and/or initiate new programs
• Represent WERI locally, regionally, and nationally
• Carry out other duties assigned by the Dean (SENG)/Director (WERI)

Minimum Qualifications

• An earned terminal degree in any discipline associated with water and/or environmental research
• At least three (3) years of administrative experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as administrator conducting research in water resources engineering/science or management
• Work experience and/or knowledge in Water Resources Research Act (WRRA), a US federal law that authorizes a nationwide network of 54 water research institutes at lang-grant universities
• Record of securing and administering grants and contracts
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain ties with governmental, communal, and private organizations on national and international levels
• Ability to work in a diverse multi-cultural environment
• Experience within an island setting and/or in the Pacific Region
• Research, teaching, and service experience in a university setting

Other Information

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Good understanding of contemporary water/environmental issues that confront the world
• Ability to understand, follow, and act upon the federal and Guam laws governing water research
• Maintaining collegial relationships with all relevant stakeholders including faculty, staff, and administrators at UOG

Job Open Date
08/18/2026

Job Application Deadline

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

THE UNIVERSITY OF GUAM SOLICITS APPLICATIONS TO ESTABLISH A LIST OF ELIGIBLES FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION (SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS):

Please apply at UOG's online employment portal at https://uog.peopleadmin.com

Optimal submittal date is September 30, 2026 (Chamorro Standard Time/UTC+10) when review of received applications will begin. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

(Note to applicants in the mainland United States: Please be advised that Guam is a day ahead of the mainland United States.)

For technical assistance or inquiries in completing the application, please contact Eliza Soriano at [email protected]

Additional Information

For further information about the University of Guam, visit our Web Site at http://www.uog.edu. General information about Guam is available at http://www.visitguam.com. For local newspapers, The Pacific Daily News is available at http://www.guampdn.com and The Guam Daily Post is available at http://www.postguam.com.

Contact Information

Selected candidate must provide official transcripts prior to hire date. For further information, please contact Dr. Hiroshan Hettiarachchi, Search Committee Chair, [email protected] or the Human Resources Office at [email protected], telephone number, (671) 735-2350 or fax number at (671) 734-6005.

Appointment / Relocation

The position is a full-time (12 month) academic administrative appointment and requires the hired applicant to relocate to Guam and work on campus. The University provides relocation assistance to new employees if hired off-island on a three-year initial contract. Provided are travel expenses for the applicant and the applicant's spouse (as defined by Guam Law) and children under the age of 18 by the least expensive and most direct air route from the point of hire and for moving household goods to Guam by the least expensive carrier up to 3,500 pounds for a family and 1,750 pounds for an applicant without dependents. Insurance of household goods, if desired, is at the employee's expense.

Benefits

Fringe benefits include a medical and dental plan, life insurance, cafeteria plan (flexible tax benefit plan), annual leave, sick leave, and the Government of Guam retirement plan.

Application Process

Applicants for University of Guam administrator positions must complete an online job application through the UOG online employment portal at https://uog.peopleadmin.com. Please have the following documents prepared and ready to upload with your application:

(1) Letter of application that describes candidate's qualifications

(2) Curriculum vitae

(3) Copies of all graduate and undergraduate transcripts

(4) Copy of a valid driver's license

Special Instructions for References: Three (3) current letters of recommendation from persons knowledgeable about your academic and professional performance must be provided by providing a list of at least three (3) references to be contacted on the References section of the online application. Enter each reference by clicking on the "Add References Entry" button. Provide the name, title, email address, mailing address, and telephone number of each reference. A system automated email will be sent to each reference's email address with a link to attach their reference letter to your application.

Selected candidate must provide official transcripts prior to hire date. For further information, please contact Dr. Hiroshan Hettiarachchi, Search Committee Chair, [email protected] or the Human Resources Office at [email protected], telephone number, (671) 735-2350 or fax number at (671) 734-6005.

Police and Court Clearance: Pursuant to Public Law No. 28-24 and Executive Order 2005-34, applicants selected for a position are required to provide original police and court (Superior Court of Guam) clearances of no more than three (3) months old prior to commencement of employment. Off-island applicants must obtain clearances from their place of residence. Applicants are responsible for fees associated with obtaining the clearances.