"Associate Director (Academic Coordinator I) - Institute of International Studies"

The Institute of International Studies (IIS) is a multidisciplinary organized research unit (ORU). It is characterized by the analysis of connective and systemic dynamics in global politics and economics. International or global studies is distinct from area studies, which tends to focus on understanding individual countries, societies, or regions. IIS's mission includes supporting faculty-driven research initiatives, strengthening the intellectual community across international affairs on campus, deepening connections to the national labs and other UCs around nontechnical security issues, hosting events with contemporary relevance that help the campus community make sense of foreign policy and global affairs, and expanding research opportunities for affiliated students, faculty, and other researchers.

Position Description: In consultation with the Director, the Associate Director develops and implements programs to advance the IIS mission engaging faculty, international scholars, students and external stakeholders in pursuit of this mission. The Associate Director initiates and manages research programs, fellowship programs, and collaborations with partners inside and outside of the university. The Associate Director also leads daily operations and administration of the unit, formally supervises all unit staff, and manages long-term planning to ensure programmatic success. To achieve this, the Associate Director communicates with potential collaborators, manages existing program resources, identifies new resources, and implements program activities. The Associate Director advises the Director in setting program priorities, in policy and decision making, and in collaborating with other units on and off campus.

Responsibilities Include:

• Raise funds from governmental agencies, individuals, or private sources.
• Coordinates activities for the unit and has the capacity and substantive expertise to recognize promising opportunities for research or otherwise in line with the mission of the unit and develop specific priorities in coordination with the Directors, the Board, and the IIS faculty affiliates, all in line with the goal of expanding research and learning opportunities for faculty and students on campus.
• Responsible for the success of all institute activities.
• The constituencies served by the unit are on campus and primarily include faculty affiliates, undergraduate students, and affiliated graduate students.
• Long term planning and implementation in coordination with the Director(s).
• To the extent that new funding sources are identified, may play a role in developing new programs or expanding existing ones.

Unit: https://iis.berkeley.edu/

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application): Advanced degree or equivalent international degree.

Preferred qualifications: Ph.D., or equivalent degree preferred, in a field relevant to international studies; Strong record in program management; Strong grant writing and fund-raising skills; Strong written and oral communication skills; Strong interpersonal, communication skills; Strong administrative skills and organizational skills; Ability to self-motivate and work independently, seeking guidance appropriately; Experience in coordinating and monitoring programs, particularly programs involving outreach activities and student and researcher engagement; Ability to work effectively with staff, faculty, visiting scholars, graduate and undergraduate students, and foreign affairs professionals in a collaborative manner; Demonstrated capacity to operate effectively within a complex university environment; Existing knowledge or aptitude to learn all University systems including internal software and compliance systems.

Application Requirements

Document requirements: Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.; Cover Letter; Writing Sample #1 - Past example of grant proposals, grant reporting, internal policy documents, or newsletters; Writing Sample #2 - Past example of grant proposals, grant reporting, internal policy documents, or newsletters (Optional); Service Statement - Please discuss specific prior and proposed academic, professional and/or public service activities. This can include, for example, participating in professional or scientific associations, serving on committees that advance department, campus or discipline goals, and conducting outreach activities that can remove barriers and increase participation of academics in your field. (Optional).

Reference requirements: 3-5 required (contact information only).

Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05087