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Director of EPIC Instructional Programs
| Job Number | Full/Part Time | Schedule | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29304978 | Full Time | 8AM - 5PM | $96,700 - $140,400 |
Position Information
The Director of EPIC Instructional Programs International Partnerships will provide program management, teaching, and coaching to participants in the EPIC Entrepreneurial Education and the EPIC international incubator programs. The Director will assist in expanding EPIC's and UCR's partnerships around the world and in sustaining and expanding EPIC's entrepreneurial education and mentoring programs at UCR and in the community.
Please note, this is a 1-year contract position with full benefits and possibility of renewal contingent upon continued funding. The budgeted pay scale for this position is from $93,400 up to $135,300. The salary offer will be commensurate with the final candidate's related education and experience.
**As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is ten weeks after their first date of employment. **
Please note, this is a 1-year contract position with full benefits and possibility of renewal contingent upon continued funding. The budgeted pay scale for this position is from $93,400 up to $135,300. The salary offer will be commensurate with the final candidate's related education and experience.
**As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is ten weeks after their first date of employment. **
Education
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
| Advanced degree in related area. | Preferred |
Experience
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Successful experience with business development in international settings in particular with technology based startups. | Preferred |
| Experience as a senior level executive in a technology based company. | Preferred |
| 6 - 10 years of related experience. | Required |
| Experience mentoring entrepreneurs and with accelerators and incubators. | Preferred |
| Experience reporting to and collaborating with a Board of Directors and cultivating strong working relationships with its members. | Preferred |
Special Conditions
| Special Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Shift Work (hours outside standard Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM work hours) | Required |
| Travel | Required |
| Travel Outside of Normal Business Hours | Required |
| Travel for conferences and business meetings. | Required |
Minimum Requirements
Ability to work with a diverse group at all levels of the organization including faculty, staff, students and industry partners. Strong sense of ethical conduct that will inspire confidence and motivation.
Advanced organizational and project management skills. Ability to lead a team, prioritize personal and team tasks and see projects through from inception to completion on schedule.
Ability to break down complex concepts and tailor communication to industry partner unique needs and interests.
Skilled communicator; includes verbal and written, active listening, critical thinking, persuasiveness, advising and counseling skills. Ability to use discretion and respect confidentiality.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills to establish and maintain working relationships with colleagues, faculty, donors, and industry partners, with an emphasis on collaboration, tact, diplomacy, flexibility, professionalism, and discretion.
Ability to perform all commonly applicable functions in the Microsoft Suite. Advanced knowledge of organization's Industry Alliance's programs. Ability to teach others.
Advanced organizational and project management skills. Ability to lead a team, prioritize personal and team tasks and see projects through from inception to completion on schedule.
Ability to break down complex concepts and tailor communication to industry partner unique needs and interests.
Skilled communicator; includes verbal and written, active listening, critical thinking, persuasiveness, advising and counseling skills. Ability to use discretion and respect confidentiality.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills to establish and maintain working relationships with colleagues, faculty, donors, and industry partners, with an emphasis on collaboration, tact, diplomacy, flexibility, professionalism, and discretion.
Ability to perform all commonly applicable functions in the Microsoft Suite. Advanced knowledge of organization's Industry Alliance's programs. Ability to teach others.
Preferred Qualifications
Deep understanding of faculty and programmatic research interests within the University. Understanding of partnership agreements, patent law, licensing and commercialization.
Additional Information
In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.
UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview
UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.
- UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
- UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
- UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
- Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
- Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
- UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview