General Information
| Job Description | ACAD PRG MGT OFCR 3 | Working Title | Associate Director, Center for Geospatial Sciences |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Code | 004330 | Grade | 23 |
| Department Name | SPP - Dean's Office - D01313 | Department Head | |
| Supervisor | Effective Date | 01/02/2019 |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
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Generic Scope
| Experienced professional who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field; independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; possesses broad job knowledge; analyzes problems/issues of diverse scope and determines solutions. |
Custom Scope
| 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 or more senior Academic Program Officer to establish center agenda, funding, objectives. |
Department Custom Scope
| Reporting to the Director, UCR Center for Geospatial Sciences, the Associate Director will provide a range of duties and functions for the Center of Geospatial Sciences: including coordination of research activity, internal outreach within campus, and external outreach to community organizations and policy actors to ensure that projects are adequately staffed and work is completed in a timely manner. Plans and manages events including large public events, stakeholder trainings, workshops and convenings. Must be able to demonstrate a broad, team-oriented skill set, including the ability to effectively engage with all stakeholders; experience undertaking independent research to produce data-driven recommendations; aptitude for taking ownership and successfully implementing projects, with only general guidance from supervisor. Ability to represent the Center and the Director in discussions involving project partners on campus and off campus, and to be in timely communication with the Director, foundation and community partners, and key campus staff. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Advanced degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
| Terminal degree in a related field (PhD, JD, MD, etc.). | Preferred |
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
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License Requirements
Certification Requirements
| Certification | Requirement |
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Educational Condition Requirements
| Condition | Requirement |
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Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
|---|---|
Administers a small to mid-sized program with primary administrative and programmatic responsibility.
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25 |
Works with program leadership to identify and pursue funding opportunities and revenue streams.
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35 |
| Participates in the program budgeting and accounting processes to support financial infrastructure of program. | 10 |
Assesses program's effectiveness, and recommends changes to program's content, policies and procedures accordingly.
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10 |
Serves on committees representing the program, participating in short term and long term planning.
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20 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Academic background and experience in selected area of research preferred. | Required |
| Thorough knowledge of administrative, budgetary, human resources and financial principles and practices. | Required |
| Strong oral and written communication skills. | Required |
| Strong ability to think creatively and independently on concepts requiring advanced analytical skills. | Required |
| Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse groups to achieve results. | Required |
| Strong ability to work collaboratively with internal and external peers and managers. | Required |
| Solid fundraising experience. | Required |
Special Requirements & Conditions
| Special Condition | Requirement |
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Other Special Requirements & Conditions
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Level of Supervision Received
| GeneralSupervision |
Environment
Working Environment
| Campus |
Other Requirements
Items Used
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Physical Requirements
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Mental Requirements
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Environmental Requirements
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: No |