Executive Director, CITRIS Programs

University of California; Santa Cruz (CA); Hybrid; USD 114,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

University of California, Santa Cruz seeks an Executive Director for the Center for Information Technology Research in the Interest of Society (CITRIS) and the Banatao Institute. This senior role leads fiscal administration, strategic planning, and cross-campus collaboration, reporting to the CITRIS Director and coordinating with Baskin Engineering.

The position offers a hybrid work schedule and full benefits.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a related area or equivalent experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and budgeting abilities.
• Proven leadership and project-management experience.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders across campus and industry.
• Experience developing and implementing strategic plans and policies.

Responsibilities

• Assist with fiscal management, budget planning and reporting.
• Communicate fiscal issues to leadership and optimize fund use.
• Coordinate budget revisions with campus offices and Baskin Engineering.
• Oversee award spending and year-end closeouts, ensuring compliance.
• Develop outreach, websites, and communications for CITRIS and UC Santa Cruz.

Skills

Budget oversight

Advanced communication

Analytical skills

Leadership & management

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic planning

Education

Advanced degree

Job description

University of California, Santa Cruz seeks an Executive Director for the Center for Information Technology Research in the Interest of Society (CITRIS) and the Banatao Institute. This senior role leads fiscal administration, strategic planning, and cross-campus collaboration, reporting to the CITRIS Director and coordinating with Baskin Engineering.

The position offers a hybrid work schedule and full benefits.