Associate Director - Center for Law, Energy, and the Environment - School of Law | University of California Berkeley
University of California Berkeley
Location
Berkeley, CA | United States
Job description
Associate Director - Center for Law, Energy, and the Environment - School of Law Position overview Position title: Associate Director
Salary range: The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay determined by step at appointment. See the following table(s) for the current salary scale(s) for this position: . The current base salary range for this position is $59,727-$113,704 'Off-scale' salaries, which yield compensation that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.
Percent time: 100%
Anticipated start: Early 2024
Position duration: One-year term position, with the possibility of renewal
Application Window Open date: February 9, 2024
Most recent review date: Friday, Feb 23, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date: Sunday, Mar 10, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description The Center for Law, Energy & the Environment is seeking to hire an Associate Director to coordinate climate change research initiatives. The Associate Director will play a key role in CLEE's leadership and strategy with a combination of responsibilities across program development, research coordination and management, project management, and outreach and communications.
The Center for Law, Energy & the Environment (CLEE) is based at the UC Berkeley School of Law, which benefits from one of the leading environmental law programs in the nation. Building on UC Berkeley's history of and commitment to research and public service, CLEE leverages the intellectual resources of Berkeley faculty and students in furtherance of applied research in a variety of environmental and energy law and policy areas. CLEE's research priorities include combating climate change, advancing sustainable energy, addressing water allocation and management challenges, and sustaining healthy oceans, among other pressing environmental and energy challenges.
The Associate Director will manage research projects, supervise the research fellow programs, support organizational fundraising, and collaborate on organizational strategy and development. Tasks may include guiding research projects, convening expert workshops, and leading development of research projects, blog posts, and other outputs; coordinating project planning and career development for research fellows; conducting outreach and coordination with stakeholders and partners, managing research , graduate students, and other affiliates, identifying publication opportunities, and engaging in outreach with interested parties, media, and academics, and others.
This position is located in Berkeley.
Primary Responsibilities: - Sustain and build CLEE's research fellow program, including:
- Personnel management, planning of professional development activities, and coordination and oversight of research fellow activities;
- Meeting regularly with research fellows to support and track research progress;
- Supporting research fellow mentorship and professional development; and
- Recruitment of new research fellows.
- Support CLEE's communication and outreach activities across a range of media and work products, including drafting op-eds and blog posts; materials for the CLEE website; contributing to newsletters, annual reports, and other organizational materials.
- Support development and execution of CLEE research initiatives, including new effort focused on zero-emission mobility in California. Specific tasks will include:
- Developing research, outreach, and staffing plans;
- Establishing and maintaining relationships with diverse stakeholders, including government, community, and industry;
- Supporting research, engaging stakeholders, and partnering with communities to develop innovative policy solutions; and
- Collaborating with the Executive Director to develop and execute a fundraising strategy to expand research initiatives.
- Collaborate with the Executive Director, program leads, and Advancement Director to develop strategic priorities for future CLEE initiatives, including developing project concepts and fundraising proposals;
- Assist with other organizational priorities, as needed. For more information on CLEE: : Health and Retirement Benefits: : Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Candidates must hold an advanced degree at time of application Preferred qualifications
Knowledge of environmental and climate policy
Familiarity with law and policy research
Knowledge of California and US climate policy
Strong research management and writing skills
Strong project management skills
Commitment to collaboration and interdisciplinary team development
Strong communication skills
Demonstrated commitment to and understanding of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) in the workplace
Experience working in an academic research setting
5+ years experience working in a field related to California climate and environmental policy.
5+ years experience in nonprofit program development and management
Experience supervising early career researchers
Experience working with state and local policy makers, environmental organizations, and other stakeholders in California
Expertise in zero-emission mobility policy
Excitement and commitment to CLEE's mission and environmental sustainability, more generally. Application Requirements Document requirements - Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
- Cover Letter
- Statement on Contributions to Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Statement on your contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including information about your understanding of these topics, your record of activities to date, and your specific plans and goals for advancing equity and inclusion if hired at Berkeley (for additional information go to ).
- Writing Sample - Such as a policy brief, comment letter, white paper, or equivalent of no more than 10 pages
Reference requirements
- 3 required (contact information only)
Apply link: Help contact: [email protected] About UC Berkeley UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The excellence of the institution requires an environment in which the diverse community of faculty, students, and staff are welcome and included. Successful candidates will demonstrate knowledge and skill related to ensuring equity and inclusion in the activities of their academic position (e.g., teaching, research, and service, as applicable). The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: In searches when letters of reference are required all letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality prior to submitting their letter. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. Job location
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