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Deputy Director of CNS

Employer: Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey
Location: Monterey

Administrative Jobs: Academic Affairs, International Programs
Employment Type: Full Time
Institution Type: Four-Year Institution

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Job Details

Deputy Director of CNS
Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey

Posting Number S01294
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-time
Typical Hours Per Week 37.5-40
Regular, Temporary or Term Regular
Benefits Eligible? Yes
Hourly/Salaried Salaried
Band/Level AD1B
Hiring Minimum $114,797
Department CNS
Location Monterey, CA Campus

Hire contingent upon successful completion of the following post-offer screening Criminal Background Check

Position Summary
Under the general direction of the Director of the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies, the Deputy Director is responsible for much of the day-to-day management and operations of CNS, Monterey, and for coordinating with CNS's DC and Vienna Executive Directors to ensure that activities and operations at all three locations are in line with and contribute to the overall CNS mission. The Deputy Director performs a range of personnel and budget management, research-related, fundraising, outreach, and administrative tasks to support the mission of CNS. She/he develops projects and initiatives on research, publications, outreach, and education and training and oversees their implementation. This is a full-time exempt staff position requiring extensive specialized knowledge, management experience, and professional stature.

Responsibilities
Essential Functions

The Deputy Director, in consultation with the Director, manages key day-to-day operations of the Monterey office, including directly supervising 10-12 full-time staff.

With the Director and in consultation with the DC and Vienna Executive Directors, supports the development, implementation and assessment of the strategic direction and activities of CNS.

Develops, supervises, and implements the CNS budget across all three offices in coordination with the CNS Director, the DC and Vienna Executive Directors, the CNS Finance and Administration Manager, and the MIIS Finance Office.

Supervises (with CNS Director) personnel matters at CNS, including job searches, decisions on hiring, firing, promotions, evaluations, salaries, etc.

Develops, supervises, and implements foundation grants and federal contracts with CNS Director, the DC and Vienna Executive Directors, and relevant Program Directors. Liaises with foundation officers and government officials, as required.

Leads and conducts research/publications in support of the Center.

In coordination with CNS Director, develops and implements strategic partnerships with leading national and international organizations, corporations, and senior outside experts.

Conducts original research and publishes timely work on a broad range of nonproliferation issues.

Promotes CNS work through briefings to visitors and sponsors and through media outreach.

Stands-in for the Director of CNS when appropriate and as directed.

Represents CNS on the Middlebury Leadership Alliance.

Manages, in consultation with the CNS Director, strategic initiatives with Middlebury College and Institute leadership. These initiatives include, but are not limited to, grants through the Envisioning Middlebury, One Middlebury, and Fund for Innovation processes, and day-to-day communications with Middlebury College/Institute leadership.

Represents CNS at meetings and conferences as appropriate.

Mentors staff at CNS in procedures, policies, and career advancement.

General Responsibilities
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Education
Education or professional experience equivalent to advanced graduate degree(s) in political science, law, public policy or physical or natural sciences. Advanced graduate degree with a specialization is international politics/international security or nonproliferation preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Extensive familiarity with government and nonproliferation expert community contacts is required

Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills.

In-depth knowledge of international nonproliferation issues.

Proven track record of publishing and a strong reputation in the nonproliferation field.

Experience with media outreach and engagement.

Strong management and interpersonal skills.

Ability to promote team-building and high-quality research and training products.

Willingness to travel to attend offsite seminars and conferences and to represent CNS.

Ability to work in fast-paced environment and to manage multiple tasks with the ability to meet deadlines.

Experience

Minimum 10 years of professional experience in the field of nonproliferation

Minimum 10 years of management/leadership experience

Minimum 8-10 years of fundraising experience with private foundations or national governments

Proven record of successful management of complex projects and diverse personnel

Prior senior management experience is desired

Physical Demands
The Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey maintains a smoke-free workplace and complies with the Federal Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act and Drug-Free Workplace Act.

This position requires ability to sit for extended periods of time, lift and carry light to moderate weight occasionally, use hands for repetitive action such as keyboarding, writing.

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants
Please complete an online application and provide your resume or CV, a list of three references, and a letter of interest.

Recommendations
Some postings require contact information for reference providers for confidential letters of recommendation.

To apply, visit: https://middlebury.peopleadmin.com/postings/19425

Organization

Working at Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey

Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey, a graduate school of Middlebury College, provides international professional education in areas of critical importance to a rapidly changing global community, including international policy and management, translation and interpretation, language teaching, sustainable development, and non-proliferation. We prepare students from all over the world to make a meaningful impact in their chosen fields through degree programs characterized by immersive and collaborative learning, and opportunities to acquire and apply practical professional skills. Our students are emerging leaders capable of bridging cultural, organizational, and language divides to produce sustainable, equitable solutions to a variety of global challenges.

In 2010, the Institute became a graduate school of Middlebury College. Middlebury is known worldwide for its leadership in undergraduate language instruction and international studies, and features both summer language immersion programs and Schools Abroad in 16 countries and 37 cities around the globe. Middlebury is also home to the oldest environmental studies program in the nation.

Monterey and Middlebury share much more than a common interest in cross-cultural communication and the environment, though—we share a commitment to making a difference in the world, and are building a truly global network of programs for future leaders in areas from translation and interpretation to environmental policy, economic development to language education, conflict resolution to sustainable business.

Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey offers graduate programs that prepare innovative professionals to provide leadership in cross-cultural, multilingual environments. Practical skills, collaborative processes, and innovative approaches are defining features of a Monterey Institute education. The Institute’s unique "Monterey Way" learning model ensures that students are learning through firsthand experiences in more than one language. Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey learners are problem solvers and process masters, building sustainable, equitable solutions for a global community through our interdisciplinary blend of business, policy, and language.

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