Executive Director, CITRIS Programs & Partnerships

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

Job summary

University of California, Santa Cruz invites applications for the Executive Director of CITRIS at UCSC. The role oversees CITRIS programs, guides short- and long-term plans, and serves as liaison with faculty, other UC campuses, and nonprofit and corporate partners.

The Executive Director will manage financial administration, budgeting, meetings, websites, and research incubator projects, mentoring staff and coordinating proposals and reports.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a related area or equivalent experience.
• Experience in science communication, including reporting research activities.
• Advanced knowledge of administrative, budgetary, HR, and financial principles.
• Advanced verbal and written communication, professional documents.
• Analytical skills to synthesize information and apply campus policies.
• Independent, creative thinking with advanced analytical ability.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; diplomacy for collaborations.
• Ability to work with faculty across CITRIS, the University, and industry.

Responsibilities

• Oversee CITRIS operations and program planning.
• Manage budgets, financial reporting, and funding allocations.
• Coordinate outreach, events, and collaborations with stakeholders.
• Support faculty advisory board meetings and governance.
• Develop proposals and manage relationships with external partners.

Skills

Advanced communication

Analytical skills

Leadership

Project management

Budgeting

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Education

Advanced degree

Job description

University of California, Santa Cruz invites applications for the Executive Director of CITRIS at UCSC. The role oversees CITRIS programs, guides short- and long-term plans, and serves as liaison with faculty, other UC campuses, and nonprofit and corporate partners.

The Executive Director will manage financial administration, budgeting, meetings, websites, and research incubator projects, mentoring staff and coordinating proposals and reports.