Inside Higher Ed · 2 weeks ago
Executive Director (0379U), Helen Wills Neuroscience Institute - 65206
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$170K/yr - $225K/yrThe University of California, Berkeley is a leading institution of higher education committed to equity and social justice. They are seeking an Executive Director for the Center for the Science of Psychedelics, responsible for overseeing strategic planning, managing public programs, and leading research initiatives in psychedelic science and education.
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Responsibilities
Strategic planning, managing, and delivering of high-impact public programs that support the Center's mission
Providing leadership and management for the BCSP's broad portfolio of research studies across the sciences, humanities, and public opinion research, including prioritization and resourcing
Identifying, developing, and planning new research programs in the BCSP
Evaluate the Center's impact and efficiency and formulating plans to improve them
Providing thought leadership to the Center on key issues relating to its mission, including psychedelic science, education, and DEI and reciprocity
Interfacing with the BCSP Advisory Board, the BCSP Scientific Advisory Board, and official Advisors representing the Center
Representing the BCSP to the public, including translating BCSP research programs
Serving as a key spokesperson for the BCSP in the media
Managing administrative requirements of the BCSP
Supervising the Center's staff (direct reports within the BCSP include a Finance and Operations Manager, a Communications Director, an Executive Assistant, and a Program Director), managing their work and development, and fostering a supportive organizational culture
Representing the Center to other campus institutes and offices
Ensuring compliance with national laws that apply to psychedelics research and education at UC Berkeley, and regulations from the FDA, DEA, etc
Identifying and obtaining funding from multiple external sources (high-net-worth, individual philanthropists, foundations, grant-making organizations, government agencies, etc.) to ensure financial sustainability of the BCSP and collaborating with faculty and staff on proposal preparation
Leading proposal preparation and writing substantial portions of some of the above proposals. This includes identifying, developing, and implementing revenue-generating programs within the BCSP
Working with groups within the university in preparing and submitting proposals, including the Sponsored Projects Office and University Development and Alumni Relations
Bringing together teams of investigators to apply for and manage large funding initiatives (e.g., program project grants, collaborative center grants, etc.)
Interfacing with funding agencies, program officers, and foundations to align the Institute's programs and capabilities to existing and upcoming funding opportunities
Garnering philanthropic and self-generated funds to support the BCSP's programs
Overseeing execution of funded research and education programs from the BCSP
Planning, directing, and overseeing program budgets and financial, HR, technical and other supporting resources
Ensuring overall compliance of Center operations with UC policies and procedures
Making recommendations and implementing decisions on issues (operational and budget processes, staff FTE, finances, and space planning) that have center-wide impact
Qualification
Required
Background in academic research (or extensive familiarity with academic research)
Demonstrated expertise with program building within a leading academic institution, government agency, or non-profit that involved handling administrative, budgetary, and human resources responsibilities and financial principles and practices
Expert oral and written communication skills
Expert ability to think creatively and independently on concepts requiring advanced analytical skills
Expert interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse groups to achieve results
Expert ability to work collaboratively with dynamic and diverse group of faculty, staff and students
Expert fundraising experience
Leadership experience in academic, government, or non-profit organizations
Commitment to/experience with enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in organizations
Experience or fluency in the field of psychedelic research and/or education
Advanced degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
Benefits
Full UC benefits
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