EXEC ADVISOR 4 (Executive Advisor) Job Listing at University of California in Davis, CA (Job ID 70173)

Description

Department Description

The UC Davis Energy and Efficiency Institute (EEI) was established in the spring of 2006 as the nation's first university center dedicated to energy efficiency. Its mission is to accelerate the development and commercialization of energy efficiency technologies and to train future leaders in energy efficiency. Over the years, EEI has developed and advanced a number of impactful research centers and hubs that advance applied R&D and engagement activities in the field of energy efficiency, clean energy solutions and decarbonization, including but not limited to: the California Lighting Technology Center (CLTC); the Western Cooling Efficiency Center (WCEC); the Center for Water-Energy Efficiency (CWEE); the Industrial Decarbonization Solutions Hub (IDSH); the Materials Decarbonization and Sustainability Program; the Market Transformation Research Program; the Program for International Energy Technologies; UC Davis Wild Energy, and the Electric Vehicle Research Center. This position helps to guide and coordinate the existing R&D efforts of these organizations. This position is also tasked with working outside the bounds of EEI across Colleges, departments, and units to support new center, hub, and program development at UC Davis, where the campus has a strategic competitive advantage and an opportunity for strategic growth of R&D, education and impact. This includes, but is not limited to, the Office of Grand Challenges, the Institute of Transportation Studies and the Institute of the Environment. This position is meant to serve as a catalyst, for fostering transdisciplinary collaborations and forging innovative pathways to conceive and translate research breakthroughs into tangible real-world solutions. This will necessarily involve senior-level engagement with internal and external stakeholders, including when appropriate State and Federal stakeholders.

Job Summary

Reporting to the UC Davis Energy and Efficiency Institute (EEI) Faculty Director, this position serves as the Executive Director of the Institute. Responsible for managing all activities of the Institute, including continual development of the strategic plan; maintaining oversight of the budget and staff; maintaining programmatic compliance relative to both schedules and budgets; fostering alliances between funding partners and the research programs; and leading and participating in outreach activities to educate partners on Energy Efficiency and Clean Energy technologies and research. In addition, this position oversees the EEI-related technology transfer and outreach activities, and supports the Energy Graduate Group. This position also provides critical cross-campus coordination and implementation of actions that facilitate multi-departmental and unit collaborations particularly to advance energy and climate related applied R&D, education and outreach activities: providing operational leadership, and unifying and streamlining efforts in support for campus-wide initiatives; serving as a key administrative officer, responsible for providing broad oversight and management of program development, finance, event and outreach, and technology services associated with large, multi-disciplinary proposals and programs; leading and/or supporting general management activities including long and short range strategic planning activities that enhance and sustain strategic campus-wide assets and programming; providing counsel and principal management support to Vice-Provosts, Vice-Chancellors, Deans and other senior campus leadership for these functions.

Position Information

Apply by Date                      

06/26/2024

Salary Range                        

$112,400.00 - $246,000.00 /annual 

Appointment Type                   

Career

Number of Positions

1

Percentage of Time                 

100%

Shift Hours                               

Manager will advise

Location                                   

Davis, Ca 

Union Representation              

No

Benefits Eligible                       

Yes

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Extended overnight in- and out-of-state travel required.
•        The Smoke and Tobacco Free Environment policy is intended to provide a healthier, safer, and more productive work and learning environment for the entire UC community. The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all University owned or leased properties, or facilities operated by UC staff or faculty. Smoking and tobacco use are strictly prohibited in indoor and outdoor spaces, parking lots, residential space, and University vehicles. https://ucdavispolicy.ellucid.com/documents/view/271

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree and significant education and experience.
• Proven management and leadership skills including planning, budgeting, organization, decision-making, and supervision, preferably in a research university environment. Project management experience to take complex, high impact projects from conception to fruition

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA):

• Interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills to communicate clearly and professionally and to develop and sustain collegial working relationships. Skill to effectively articulate and advance organizational goals and communicate successes and changes in the organization.
• Analytical and conceptual skills for resolution of complex problems including identification of key issues in complex situations, evaluation options and initiation of strategies for resolution.
• Extensive knowledge of energy efficiency and clean technology research, technologies, development programs, and policies.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Education/Experience:             

• Master's or Ph.D. Degree in related field of study and/or equivalent education and experience.
• Experience building and maintaining relationships with a broad range of faculty, student, and staff members of a university community; and building relationships with local leaders of business, non-profit, government, and education organizations.
• Demonstrated experience in senior executive-level stakeholder engagement and coordination.
• Experience with sponsor cultivation and stewardship strategies, and experience developing successful research proposals.
• Experience applying sound judgment and political acumen including skills to attentively discern and reflect perspectives, as appropriate, in advice given and in communications prepared.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA):

• Knowledge and skills to apply principles of performance management, conflict management, multiculturalism and diversity, and coaching skills to enhance staff contributions to the organization's mission.
• Understanding of technology transfer and commercialization processes.
• Skills to analyze complex information or problems in an objective manner and derive logical conclusions to provide a sound basis for establishing priorities and selecting appropriate courses of action.
• Skill to select, develop and implement a variety of direct and indirect strategies to influence desired outcomes.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Background Check

This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks. 

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At UC Davis, we're solving life's most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don't just maintain - we improve. We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds, and you belong here. As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education, and our latest efforts to outgrow the expected. The University of California, Davis 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 University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20. 

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.