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| Overview |
| WORKING TITLE
Executive Director
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PERCENT OF FULL
100
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DEPARTMENT/PROJECT OVERVIEW
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POSITION
OVERVIEW
The Executive Director (ED) for the Center for Marine Biodiversity and
Conservation at Scripps Institution of Oceanography will
function as the primary voice of ocean conservation at CMBC. The
ED serves at the pleasure of the CMBC Faculty Directors. The ED
works to create the vision of CMBC in 2012 as the world's
leading research center on marine biodiversity and conservation,
and to link science with policy through partnerships with
leading NGOs and communication.
The ED must be an effective administrator, innovative leader,
and exceptional communicator who continuously engages the Center
in creating programs that advance knowledge, solve real-word
marine problems, and engage faculty from across the campus in
related academic and research pursuits. ED must continuously
strive to maintain and improve the quality of programs while
observing UCSD principles and processes.
The ED must be collaborative and hands-on and participate
directly in fund-raising and proposal generating activities for
the Center. The ED will function at the highest level of
scientific and institutional policy, program planning and
development, reporting to the Director of Policy Programs and
International Relations.
The ED must be a great recruiter of talented students and have a
strong commitment to campus diversity.
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SPECIAL
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Some travel required.
Must be available to work non-routine hours on occasion.
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EMPLOYEES
DIRECTLY SUPERVISED: Name, Payroll Title, Job Description #,
Status (career, casual, student), %Time
Penny Dockry, Administrative Analyst (Job#118848), 100% career
Others TBD as CMBC grows
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EMPLOYEES
SUPERVISED THROUGH OTHERS: Name, Payroll Title
Jane M. Weinzierl, Program Representative, UCSD Extension, 50% career
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| For use only by
Department HR Contact |
| IS BACKGROUND
CHECK REQUIREDNo
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IS C.O.I.
DISCLOSURE REQUIRED
No
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| IS PRE-PLACEMENT
PHYSICAL REQUIREDNo
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(Dept only)
REQUESTED HEERA
All Others, not Confidential
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(Central HR
only) APPROVED HEERA
All Others, not Confidential
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FUNCTIONS WITH CORRESPONDING TASKS |
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FUNCTION
NAME
(1.) Develop and direct new and existing
research and conservation programs relevant
to CMBC within SIO and UCSD |
%TIME
30% |
ESSENTIAL
True |
TASKS
i. Provide leadership in interdisciplinary
research program planning and development
and coordinate research efforts among
faculty and researchers within SIO and UCSD.
ii. Ensure integration and collaboration of
CMBC programs and activities with other
relevant UCSD programs, departments, and
nongovernmental agencies.
iii. Lead the development and implementation
of high profile colloquia, workshops, and
seminars on issues and topics relevant to
the Center’s goals.
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FUNCTION
NAME
(2.) Strategic planning and fund raising to
support CMBC related research and academic
programs. |
%TIME
25% |
ESSENTIAL
True |
TASKS
i. Continually refine and articulate the
mission of CMBC in new and innovative ways
to highlight for potential donors the
scientific and social excitement and
importance of CMBC related activities.
ii. Develop personal relationships with
existing donors and document all new
contacts through meetings with the SIO
development department.
iii. Work with the SIO development to
develop a long-range, comprehensive strategy
and timetable for major gifts prospects.
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FUNCTION
NAME
(3.) Support academic programs |
%TIME
25% |
ESSENTIAL
True |
TASKS
i. Work with the Director of the
Interdisciplinary PhD program (IGERT) to
insure the continuation and academic
excellence of the program.
ii. Develop opportunities for internships
and research for MAS and PhD students with
State, Federal, and international government
agencies and NGOs.
iii. Help to recruit graduate students
through the CMBC website and by
presentations at other educational
institutions and meetings.
iv. Facilitate academic credit (for faculty
reviews) by acknowledging participation in
the interdisciplinary program to appropriate
faculty chairs. Secure funding as needed for
those academics involved in the summer
interdisciplinary instruction and new
programs.
v. Provide educational program planning to
involve faculty from all UCSD departments
working with the Dean of SIO and other UCSD
academic deans and departments.
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FUNCTION
NAME
(4.) Act as the public face of CMBC within
the UCSD community and beyond. |
%TIME
20% |
ESSENTIAL
True |
TASKS
i. Develop and maintain positive relations
and coordination within UCSD and with other
institutions.
ii. Participate and fulfill program
diversity outreach requirements in
coordination with OGSR and SIO students and
faculty.
iii. Provide leadership in developing and
coordinating joint activities among partners
including UCSD departments, SWFSC, NOAA,
SDSC, industry, educational and research
institutions, government, and NGOs.
iv. Develop innovative strategies and
methods for distilling key research findings
and communicating them effectively to a
broad audience across disciplines and levels
of sophistication.
v. Represents CMBC as directed by CMBC
Faculty Directors at various academic,
research, business, national and
international meetings.
vi. Establish an outside advisory committee
to guide development of future programs and
assist with identification and solicitation
of new funding sources. |
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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES |
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RELATED FUNCS: |
DESCRIBE KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, ABILITY: |
IMPORTANCE LVL: |
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| 1 2 3 4 |
Advanced degree (PhD
preferred) in marine science, social
science, or environmental law with a wide
diversity of experience in conservation
programs, teaching, administration, and
development typically obtained by seven or
more years work experience or equivalent
combination of education and experience.
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Required |
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| 1 2 3 4 |
Demonstrated interpersonal
skills to establish and maintain good
working relationships with colleagues,
faculty, donors and partners with an
emphasis on collaboration, tact, diplomacy,
flexibility, professionalism and discretion.
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Required |
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| 1 2 3 4 |
Excellent interpersonal,
communication and follow-up skills to work
productively and enthusiastically with the
chancellor, vice chancellors, academic
deans, faculty, administrators, professional
advisors, the business community and
administrative support on all manner of
projects and issues. |
Required |
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| 1 2 3 4 |
Demonstrated high level of
independent thinking, innovative
decision-making, consensus building among
disparate and maverick academics that
facilitates cooperation and synergy in
studying complex multi-disciplinary research
and education.
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Required |
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| 1 2 3 4 |
Solid communication skills
with the ability to speak and write
creatively and persuasively about scientific
and social scientific research and policy
and to express complex or technical content
in broadly understandable terms. Experience
in verbal communication and presentation to
large and diverse groups.
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Required |
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| 1 2 3 4 |
Proven aptitude for working
as part of a team and ability to respect the
confidentiality required in all contacts
with constituents. Ability to lead through
knowledge and example. Use good judgment and
make decisions.
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Required |
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| 1 2 3 4 |
Excellent ability to handle
multiple projects, deadlines, conflicts in
an environment of shifting priorities and
resource and staff constraints. |
Required |
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| 1 2 3 4 |
Demonstrated experience in
industry/government/ngo/university relations
with a track record of successfully bringing
university researchers and other entities
together to create new research partnerships
and programs to broaden institution reach.
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Required |
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| 1 2 3 4 |
Strong background in project
management and research coordination. |
Preferred |
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| 1 2 3 4 |
Knowledge of fundraising
principles and contract and granting
agencies proposal processes. |
Required |
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