Working closely with university leadership, participating colleges and schools, faculty researchers, industry partners, and external stakeholders, the Executive Director will establish the Center's strategic vision, develop research priorities, cultivate interdisciplinary collaborations, support faculty recruitment and development, and position the Center as a nationally recognized destination for energy research, innovation, and policy leadership. The Center will bring together faculty, students, industry partners, national laboratories, government agencies, utilities, and community stakeholders to address critical challenges in energy generation, advanced nuclear technologies, energy storage, grid modernization, advanced materials, artificial intelligence and computing for energy systems, energy policy, sustainability, resilience, and energy security.