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Assistant Director, UC-Mexico Initiative
| Job Number | Full/Part Time | Schedule | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 201404075423 | Full Time | 8AM - 5PM | - |
Position Information
The UC-Mexico Initiative was established by UC President Janet Napolitano to create a sustained, strategic, and equal partnership between UC and institutions in Mexico to address common issues and educate our next generation of leaders. The Initiative brings together the many programs and activities already existing on the 10 UC campuses to provide a central entry point for external audiences and our partners in Mexico and to create synergies among current efforts. In addition, the Initiative will stimulate development of new programs and partnerships, involving academia, government, corporations and foundations on both sides of the border. One of its goals is to leverage existing funding to stimulate additional investment.
Reporting to the Associate Chancellor, the Assistant Director of the UC-Mexico Initiative provides high level staff support to the UC-Mexico Initiative and serves as Chief of Staff to the UC-Mexico Initiative Director. S/he performs complex analytical work and develops documentation as needed. In addition, the Assistant Director makes recommendations to the UC Director and, as appropriate, the UCR Chancellor and UC Provost, on issues of strategy and policy. The incumbent provides a coordinating function for Initiative projects and working groups and ensures regular communications among various stakeholders.
Reporting to the Associate Chancellor, the Assistant Director of the UC-Mexico Initiative provides high level staff support to the UC-Mexico Initiative and serves as Chief of Staff to the UC-Mexico Initiative Director. S/he performs complex analytical work and develops documentation as needed. In addition, the Assistant Director makes recommendations to the UC Director and, as appropriate, the UCR Chancellor and UC Provost, on issues of strategy and policy. The incumbent provides a coordinating function for Initiative projects and working groups and ensures regular communications among various stakeholders.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree in humanities, social science, administrative or related field or an equivalent combination of college education and experience.
Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, including demonstrated ability and experience in data analysis and report writing. Fluency in data (both quantitative and qualitative) retrieval and analysis, including strong analytical skills to evaluate issues, develop solutions, and provide leadership in addressing complex and sensitive problems.
Ability to present themes, ideas, concepts, and programmatic information in a clear concise manner to a variety of constituents.
Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret data to design and implement an evaluation plan.
Ability to communicate in both English and Spanish at a professional academic and administrative level is a necessary and integral requirement of the position.
Demonstrated experience and ability to work effectively with others in analyzing, modifying, implementing, and evaluating programs, including the ability to work with diverse populations at all levels internal and external to the organization.
Excellent interpersonal skills and political astuteness, including the ability to use discretion, good judgment, tact and diplomacy.
Ability to communicate persuasively to both a general and specific audience, both orally and in writing about programs in higher education and research on topics of mutual interest to Mexico and the US, including skill in writing concise, grammatically correct analytical or narrative materials.
Capability to participate in frequent international travel.
Leadership experience in program planning, design, and management and demonstrated creativity and experience developing and evaluating innovative programs.
Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, including demonstrated ability and experience in data analysis and report writing. Fluency in data (both quantitative and qualitative) retrieval and analysis, including strong analytical skills to evaluate issues, develop solutions, and provide leadership in addressing complex and sensitive problems.
Ability to present themes, ideas, concepts, and programmatic information in a clear concise manner to a variety of constituents.
Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret data to design and implement an evaluation plan.
Ability to communicate in both English and Spanish at a professional academic and administrative level is a necessary and integral requirement of the position.
Demonstrated experience and ability to work effectively with others in analyzing, modifying, implementing, and evaluating programs, including the ability to work with diverse populations at all levels internal and external to the organization.
Excellent interpersonal skills and political astuteness, including the ability to use discretion, good judgment, tact and diplomacy.
Ability to communicate persuasively to both a general and specific audience, both orally and in writing about programs in higher education and research on topics of mutual interest to Mexico and the US, including skill in writing concise, grammatically correct analytical or narrative materials.
Capability to participate in frequent international travel.
Leadership experience in program planning, design, and management and demonstrated creativity and experience developing and evaluating innovative programs.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree preferred in a social science or related field that ensures the ability to understand and analyze educational and cross-cultural issues and data.
Working understanding of academic, research, and education functions, and the operation principles of a major research university environment.
Knowledge of UCR and UC organizational structures and communication channels.
Working understanding of academic, research, and education functions, and the operation principles of a major research university environment.
Knowledge of UCR and UC organizational structures and communication channels.
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 the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.
At UC Riverside we celebrate diversity and are proud of our #8 ranking among the nation for most diverse universities (US News and World Report 2012-13). Become part of a place that fosters success for all its constituents, students, faculty, and staff, and where work/life balance and campus culture are integral to our way of life.
UCR is ranked 46th among top public universities (US News and World Report 2012-13) and is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff.
For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview
At UC Riverside we celebrate diversity and are proud of our #8 ranking among the nation for most diverse universities (US News and World Report 2012-13). Become part of a place that fosters success for all its constituents, students, faculty, and staff, and where work/life balance and campus culture are integral to our way of life.
UCR is ranked 46th among top public universities (US News and World Report 2012-13) and is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff.
For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview