Posting DetailsPosition 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 DateSalary 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 DeadlineOpen 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.comOptimal 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
esoriano@triton.uog.eduAdditional 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,
hettiarachchi@triton.uog.edu or the Human Resources Office at
uoghro@triton.uog.edu, 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,
hettiarachchi@triton.uog.edu or the Human Resources Office at
uoghro@triton.uog.edu, 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.
