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Prairie View A&M University Director, Energy Trading Program in United States
Job Title
Director, Energy Trading Program
Agency
Prairie View A&M University
Department
College of Business
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Prairie View, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
The Program Director is expected to plan and manage the day-to-day fiscal, administrative, and operational activities of Prairie View A&M University’s Energy Trading Program housed in the College of Business and take on faculty responsibilities for teaching specialized courses on energy trading. The Energy Trading Program (“ETP”) is designed to develop the next generation of energy professionals through a unique blend of classroom and corporate training. The Program Director will teach and assist with administration, budgetary, and/or other associated transactions, program implementation and administration, internal and external operational/administrative liaison, program marketing, and reporting.
This position is funded by grant or restricted funds. Continued employment is contingent on the renewal of grant or restricted funding.
R esponsibilities
Performs faculty duties as a College Instructor for specialized ETP courses, namely, Trade Floor Dynamics, Trading Risk Management, and Internship course (one course per semester)– curriculum refinement, teaching, coordination with visiting board members, etc.
Collaborates with industry advisory boards or councils and Prairie View A&M University (“PVAMU”) departments for the development and continual improvement of ETP .
Mentors and supports students throughout their time in ETP , as appropriate – providing guidance and preparation for application and a dmittance , inspiring confidence in and a passion for the energy industry, developing professional relationships to understand unique student strengths and gaps , etc.
Maintains confidentiality of information regarding students, supervisors, board members, or other employees in keeping with university guidelines and policies.
Serve s as the champion for ETP. Reviews and c oordinates the development of curriculum along with faculty . Writes, edits and develops promotional materials, educational materials, training manuals, and newslet ters , as appropriate to the program , with input from the ETP Board and PVAMU.
Monitors and administers program/project revenues and expenses; may develop or participate in developing funding proposals for the program , as appropriate .
May perform specialized activities of a programmatic nature in direct support of the accomplishment of program objectives and protocol.
Other duties as needed.
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in related field.
Ten years of related experience.
Appropriate academic credentials to teach within the program area.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required
Advanced knowledge of the energy commodities industry and energy trading .
Advanced knowledge of trading basics, trading psychology, and financial structures
Skill in the use - related software applications (Bloomberg, Excel, Python, ICE, etc.) .
Ability to create and execute a curriculum, as well as to teach and mentor students.
Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities. Able to effectively prioritize and work on multiple tasks with concurrent deadlines and demonstrate excellent time management skills and efficiency.
Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.
Ability to coordinate and organize meetings and/or special events with a wide variety of senior stakeholders across both industry and academia.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with various constituencies.
Ability to foster college-wide partnerships to promote quality in education.
Ability to lead and train assigned staff.
Ability to gather and analyze statistical data , maintain dynamic records, and generate reports.
Ability to interact with students, faculty and/or staff in a team environment.
Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control procedures.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree preferred.
At least 10 years of industry experience directly related to energy commodities trading.
A deep understanding of energy commodities (e.g. natural gas, power and renewables, oil and products, etc.) and trading mechanics (e.g. futures, derivatives, swaps and options, etc.)
Experience mentoring and/or teaching in a supervisory capacity.
Program and project management experience.
Job Posting Close Date:
Until Filled
Required Attachments:
Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.
Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Application Submission Guidelines:
All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs , etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site.
The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted . Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or jobs@pvamu.edu should you need assistance with the online application process.
Background Check Requirements:
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
For more than 140 years, Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) has been igniting passion in its students. With an established reputation for producing engineers, nurses, and educators, PVAMU offers baccalaureate degrees, master’s degrees, and doctoral degree programs through nine colleges and schools. The University has an enrollment of more than 8,500 students. Designated an institution of “the first class” in the Texas Constitution, PVAMU is the second-oldest public institution of higher education in the state and a member of The Texas A&M University System. The University is dedicated to fulfilling its land-grant mission of achieving excellence in teaching, research, and service. PVAMU is conveniently located near the rapidly growing residential and commercial area known as the Northwest Houston Corridor. The developing Northwest Houston Corridor offers newly developed suburban communities, a variety of shopping and dining near the Houston Premium Outlets and is a short, 35-minute commute into downtown Houston.
For more information, visit www.pvamu.edu .
Your career opportunities with a “University of the First Class” begins here!
Prairie View A&M University is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.
If you need assistance in applying for this job, please contact (936) 261-1730.
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