Assistant Director, Blum Center on Poverty, Social Enterprise, and Participatory Governance
Location: Santa Cruz
Job ID: 26435
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ABOUT UC SANTA CRUZ
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INITIAL REVIEW DATE (IRD)
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The IRD for this job is:
11-16-2021
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW
More information visit https://blumcenter.ucsc.edu/
JOB SUMMARY
Administers all finance, human resources, and facilities and other operational activities for small to mid-sized academic or research program. Administers major program components, and some or all of the program's operational requirements. Develops and organizes conferences and other public forums. Works under direction of Principal Investigator to establish center agenda, funding, objectives.
Working with the Director, the Assistant Director actively seeks out and supports new funding opportunities and collaborative partners on- and off-campus. The Assistant Director facilitates involvement in collaborative and interdisciplinary contracts and grants in support of the Blum Center, partners and projects, and serves as a divisional liaison to the UCSC Office of Research.
The Assistant Director interacts regularly with administrative and academic units across campus and external entities, representing the Blum Center, the Social Sciences Division, and UC Santa Cruz; manages ongoing relationships with partners, affiliates, and collaborators; and fosters new relationships between UC Santa Cruz and prospective affiliates and collaborators. The Assistant Director participates in fundraising for the Blum Center and its affiliate programs, working with the Division's Development staff on donor and alumni cultivation, engagement and stewardship.
The Assistant Director is also responsible for external communications of UCSC's research accomplishments in the social sciences to the public, press, foundations, government and the UCSC community, promoting the Blum Center through marketing, communication, and strategic outreach.
APPOINTMENT INFORMATION
Salary Information: $85,000 -$95,000 / annually. Salary commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience. Salary proportionate to time worked.
No. of Positions: 1
Benefits Level Eligibility: Full benefits
Schedule Information:
- Part-time
- Percentage of Time: 50%
- Fixed
- Average Hours Per Week: 20
- Days of the Week: Mon - Fri
- Shift Includes: Day
Employee Classification: This is a Career appointment
Job End Date: None
Work Location: UC Santa Cruz Main Campus
Union Representation: Non-Represented
Job Code Classification: 004330 - ACAD PRG MGT OFCR 3
Travel: None
JOB DUTIES
40 % Administers a small to mid-sized program with primary responsibility for administrative and programmatic activities.
30% Works with program leadership to identify and pursue funding opportunities and revenue streams.
20% Participates in the budgeting and accounting processes to support financial infrastructure of the Blum Center.
5% Assesses the Blum Center's mission effectiveness, and recommends changes to its content, policies, and procedures accordingly.
5% Serves on committees representing the Blum Center, participating in short term and long term planning.- title
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Advanced degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
- Academic background and experience in selected area of research.
- Thorough knowledge of administrative, budgetary, human resources and financial principles and practices.
- Strong written communication skills.
- Strong oral communication skills.
- Strong ability to think creatively and independently on concepts requiring advanced analytical skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse groups to achieve results.
- Strong ability to work collaboratively with internal and external peers and managers.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Terminal degree in a related field preferred (PhD, JD, MD, etc.).
- Solid fundraising experience.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- Selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment criminal history background check.
- The University of California has implemented a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy covering all employees. To be compliant with the policy, covered employees must submit proof of vaccination or have an approved exception or deferral, eight (8) weeks from date of hire.
- Per the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA), this position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter. The selected candidate will be required to report known or suspected child abuse or neglect as defined by CANRA and will be required to sign a Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse prior to commencing employment. CANRA Penal Codes, and related definitions, requirements, and responsibilities may be obtained here
SAFETY STATEMENT
All UCSC employees must understand and follow job safety procedures, attend required health and safety training, proactively promote safety at work, and promptly report actual and potential accidents and injuries.
HOW TO APPLY
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EEO/AA
The University of California is an Equal Employment 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, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees.
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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, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees.
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