<html><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space;" class="">Please share this posting with anyone you think might find it of interest<div class=""><a href="http://jobs.ucsd.edu/bulletin/job.aspx?cat=new&sortby=post&jobnum_in=78155" class="">http://jobs.ucsd.edu/bulletin/job.aspx?cat=new&sortby=post&jobnum_in=78155</a></div><div class=""><em class=""><strong class=""><br class=""></strong></em></div><div class=""><em class=""><strong class="">Please note: This is a 50% career position.</strong></em></div><div class=""><div class="posting">
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<h1 class="">DESCRIPTION:</h1><p class="">Reporting to the Deputy Director of Research, in collaboration with
the Assistant Director, and under general direction of both the Vice
Chancellor Marine Sciences (VC-MS) and the Deputy Director of Research
(DDR) incumbent provides administrative advice and oversight on a wide
range of institutional matters. Incumbent is responsible for providing
supervision and work direction to Vice Chancellor administrative staff.
Develops and/or revises strategies and policies, and undertakes projects
to further the aims of SIO/UCSD. </p><p class="">This part-time career position is a highly visible, interactive, and
inclusive position that requires direct and continuous collaboration
with the leadership of all components of SIO leadership including
sections, research divisions/labs/institutes, business offices, academic
personnel, development, Birch Aquarium, communications/media relations,
government and international relations, as well as UC-wide campuses,
departments, schools, VC areas, and central campus administrative units.
Oversees pilot projects and assumes the duties and responsibilities of
the Deputy Director of Research in his/her absence. Investigates and
resolves sensitive issues to solve public and in house queries for
resources, visitation, committees, and policies. Plans and leads
projects and tasks in support of SIO's broad research mission, which is
international in scope and complexity. </p>
<h1 class="">QUALIFICATIONS:</h1>
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<li class=""><p class="">A Master’s Degree in a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.</p></li>
<li class=""><p class="">Prior exposure to understanding and discussing basic scientific
concepts, research projects, and proposals with scientists; able to
understand and discuss space requirements, program needs, goals with
scientists. </p></li>
<li class=""><p class="">Proven experience in project and program management. Proven
ability to develop guidelines and metrics to shepherd projects and
programs to completion. </p></li>
<li class=""><p class="">Proven leadership skills in creating a climate of trust and
respect in aligning strategic initiatives and operational goals with the
mission, values and business needs.</p></li>
<li class=""><p class="">Knowledge of academic governance, instructional, and research programs. </p></li>
<li class=""><p class="">Proven capacity to understand and synthesize technical research literature and ability to summarize it. </p></li>
<li class=""><p class="">Knowledge of State and Federal rules, and regulations regarding research affairs and administration. </p></li>
<li class=""><p class="">Strong critical thinking and applied problem-solving skills to research and analyze complex information.</p></li>
<li class=""><p class="">Proven success working independently, make decisions, develop and implement appropriate and creative solutions/suggestions. </p></li>
<li class=""><p class="">Prior experience gathering data, developing and analyzing results and provide recommendations. </p></li>
<li class=""><p class="">Exceptional interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills with diverse groups.</p></li>
<li class=""><p class="">Expertise in assimilating, from verbal or written sources, a
broad knowledge of campus, university, and public policies and
procedures and apply them with consistency to individual situations. </p></li>
<li class=""><p class="">Demonstrated experience functioning at a high level and
representing/communicating the employer's best interests at all times.
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<li class=""><p class="">Demonstrated and working knowledge of basic business and office software including email, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint. </p></li>
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Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national
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