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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. At UC Berkeley, we believe that learning is a fundamental part of working, and our goal is for everyone on the Berkeley campus to feel supported and equipped to realize their full potential. We actively support this by providing all of our staff employees with at least 80 hours (10 days) of paid time per year to engage in professional development activities. To find out more about how you can grow your career at UC Berkeley, visit grow.berkeley.edu. Departmental Overview Based in Berkeley's Rausser College of Natural Resources, the new James M. and Cathleen D. Stone Center for Large Landscape Conservation at UC Berkeley (Stone Center) aims to catalyze new forms of university engagement to increase the pace, scale, equity and durability of large scale conservation. The Stone Center will pursue this mission through community-engaged research, stakeholder workshops, training initiatives, policy advising, and public communications. A central element of the Stone Center's work is to support multiple "Living Labs," where university scientists work with -- and learn from - communities on the front lines of environmental change. The first of these is the Beyond Yellowstone Program in Wyoming, the second will be based in California, and others are to be determined. In its first 5 years, the Stone Center's faculty directors expect to develop a strong emphasis on the conservation of economically and culturally important biodiversity in the western United States. Initial campus partners include Berkeley Wildlife, the Berkeley Institute for Parks, Biodiversity and People, and the Eric and Wendy Schmidt Center for Data Science and Environment. The Stone Center team will include administrative and communications staff, program (i.e., Living Lab) managers, postdoctoral scientists, and a network of faculty affiliates and student researchers. Position Summary The Executive Director will provide creative vision and energetic leadership to the Stone Center, cultivating a high impact research program on large-scale, collaborative, trans-jurisdictional nature conservation, and connecting this program to community partners and policymakers through convening, training, and communications initiatives. Working with two faculty co-directors, the Executive Director will expand the Stone Center's initial mission, vision and goals into a long-term strategic plan, and lead all aspects of the center's day- to-day operations, including providing senior management oversight for a number of research and professional staff, and for projects involving many postdoctoral scientists and student trainees. Application Review Date The First Review Date for this job is: 04/29/2024. For full consideration, please apply by 05/17/2024. This job is open until filled. Responsibilities Planning and administration:
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Salary & Benefits This is a 100% full-time (40 hrs a week) exempt career position, which is paid monthly and eligible for UC Benefits. For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website. Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $140,00.00 - $171,500.00. How to Apply
Diversity Statement Please include, as part of your application a brief (1-2 paragraph) statement on your contributions to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in your professional experience. Advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our UC Berkeley Principles of Community, which states that "every member of the UC Berkeley community has a role in sustaining a safe, caring, and humane environment in which these values can thrive." Other Information
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, please see the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission poster. The University of California's Affirmative action policy. The University of California's Anti-Discrimination policy. |