Executive Officer, Space Sciences Laboratory (0549U) #71720

Job ID

71720

Make sure to apply with all the requested information, as laid out in the job overview below.

Location

Main Campus-Berkeley

Full / Part Time

Full Time

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 makes 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.

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.

Departmental Overview

The Space Sciences Laboratory (SSL) is an Organized Research Unit (ORU) of the Berkeley campus reporting to the Vice Chancellor for Research.

SSL's primary goal is to foster research in space-related sciences and to provide education for the next generation of space scientists.

Job Summary

Manage the general operations as well as administrative and financial services of a large Organized Research Unit (ORU). This includes day-to-day activities in administration, finance, and human resources and may also include IT, facilities, or student services.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage the operational and business models to support the facility's research, development, spaceflight operations, and fabrication activities.
• Supervise and provide leadership to the core administrative and operational staff.
• Make decisions on administrative and operational matters to ensure the achievement of organizational objectives.
• Lead and / or participate in organizational design initiatives within SSL and campus.
• Obtain appropriate advice and resources from HR and other relevant departments during planning and implementation stages.
• Maintain integrity of SSL through management and oversight of staff.

Required Qualifications

• Significant executive management experience in a large and complex public academic institution or similar setting.
• Ability to engage with complex bureaucracies.
• Broad knowledge of multiple administrative and operational functions.
• Excellent ability to establish metrics for department and employee goals.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate complex issues and identify multiple options for resolution.
• Ability to lead, work and collaborate with system-wide entities.
• Commitment to the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.

Preferred Qualifications

• Manage the engagement with external funding agencies.
• Familiarity with ANSI-748 compliance and Earned Value Management (EVM) accounting systems.

Salary & Benefits

The anticipated salary will be in the mid to high 200s. The full salary range for this position classification is $151,400.00 - $301,800.00.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.

Diversity Statement

Please include a brief statement on your contributions to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in your professional experience.

Conviction History Background

This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.

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