Executive Director (0379U) 14747 About Berkeley

At the University of California, Berkeley, we are committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience and opportunity, and ensures that students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel safe, welcome and included. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty and staff.

The University of California, Berkeley, is one of the world's leading institutions of higher education, distinguished by its combination of internationally recognized academic and research excellence; the transformative opportunity it provides to a large and diverse student body; its public mission and commitment to equity and social justice; and its roots in the California experience, animated by such values as innovation, questioning the status quo, and respect for the environment and nature. Since its founding in 1868, Berkeley has fueled a perpetual renaissance, generating unparalleled intellectual, economic and social value in California, the United States and the world.

We are looking for equity-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. When you join the team at Berkeley, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among faculty, staff, students and community partners. In deciding whether to apply for a position at Berkeley, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with our Guiding Values and Principles, our Principles of Community, and our Strategic Plan.

Departmental Overview

The Engineering Biology Research Consortium (EBRC) is a non-profit, public-private partnership dedicated to bringing together an inclusive community committed to advancing engineering biology to address national and global needs. We showcase cutting-edge research in engineering biology, identify pressing challenges and opportunities in research and application, articulate compelling research roadmaps and programs to address them, and provide timely access to other key developments in engineering biology. This position involves managing a significant, independent academic or research program. Formulates program strategies and goals. Plans, directs and controls program budget and other related resources.

Responsibilities

OVERVIEW:

The Executive Director takes leadership role in independently managing and developing a large, complex academic or research program of high visibility. Develops a vision and establishes the agenda to achieve research and other objectives. The incumbent oversees all elements of program administration. Catalyzes new research programs and collaborates across multiple research groups. Provides leadership in and engagement with the industry, policymakers, funding agencies, and research and education communities. Reporting to the CEO, the Executive Director formulates program strategies and goals, directs long-term planning, and develops policies and procedures. Develops multiple streams of funding. The role will maintain a highly qualified core staff and is considered a subject matter expert on campus as well as recognized as an expert externally in the field.

• Designs and develops major research, education, and visioning program components, oversees execution of programs once funded.
• Develops and executes strategic plans for financing program activities and ensuring ongoing sustainability of the program.
• In coordination with the CEO, develops and maintains liaison with Board of Directors. Represents the program to the Board, outside agencies, and the public.
• Leads working groups, committees, membership meetings.
• Designs research programs. Develops and leads proposals. Oversees extramural award programs, projects, milestones and reporting. Presents seminars and workshops and participates with faculty on research.
• Plans, directs and controls program budget and manages financial, HR, technical and other supporting resources.
• Assesses program's effectiveness, and recommends changes to program's content,
  policies and strategic goals accordingly.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated academic background and recognized expertise in selected area of research.
• Expert oral and written communication skills.
• Leadership experience in academic, industrial, and/or government agencies.
• Demonstrated expertise building collaborations between academia, industrial and/or governmental agencies.
• Demonstrated expertise with program building within a leading academic institution and administrative, budgetary, human resources and financial principles and practices.
• Demonstrated commitment to achieving social impact through research.
• Expert ability to work with dynamic and diverse group of scientists, engineers, faculty, staff and students.
• Expert fundraising experience.
• Expert negotiation skills.
• PhD in related area and/or equivalent experience/training

Salary & Benefits

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit:

https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

How to Apply

Please submit your cover letter and resume as a single attachment when applying.

Other Information

This is a full-time career position

Conviction History Background

This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For more information about your rights as an applicant see:

https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf
For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see:
http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct



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