JOB OPENING
Executive Director, Center for Responsible Business
The Center is hiring! We're looking for a passionate, innovative, and experienced leader to join our team. All applicants must apply through the UC Berkeley online applicant website.
Working Title: Executive Director
UC Berkeley Job #: 8551
Department: Haas School of Business
Location: Main Campus-Berkeley
ORGANIZATION AND JOB DESCRIPTION
Founded in 2003, the vision of the Center for Responsible Business is to create a more sustainable, ethical, and socially responsible society by establishing UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business as the preeminent educational institution for corporate responsibility (CSR) research, teaching, experiential learning, and outreach. The Center’s mission is to expose all of its constituents to the complex social and environmental responsibilities of corporations to society beyond simply maximizing shareholder value.
Integrating interests in three areas – strategic corporate responsibility (CSR), metrics, and social enterprise, the Center serves as a bridge between academia and the corporate world. The research and teaching strengths of UC Berkeley – combined with the Center's experiential learning approach – connects CSR-focused knowledge and research to students, faculty, companies, and the community. As a premier educational center bridging the research, theory, and practice of corporate responsibility, the Haas School was recently ranked the #1 Global MBA Program in Corporate Social Responsibility by the Financial Times in 2008 and the #2 MBA Program in Corporate Responsibility in 2006 and 2007 by The Wall Street Journal.
Overseeing the Center for Responsible Business, the Executive Director will be a passionate and innovative leader, possessing a genuine commitment to the Center’s mission. The Executive Director, in collaboration with the Director of the Center’s Instructional Program and the Faculty Research Director, is charged with: managing and orchestrating a broad array of activities within the Haas School; fostering relationships with other UC Berkeley departments, other academic institutions and, most importantly, the corporate world; increasing public awareness of CSR and the issues it addresses; and generating external support sufficient to sustain the Center’s growth.
In addition to fundraising and administrative activities, the Executive Director with sufficient interest and qualifications may also teach Center courses. The Executive Director reports to the Senior Assistant Dean for Instruction, is guided by two Advisory Boards, and works closely with the Director of the Center’s Instructional Program and Faculty Research Director, as well as other faculty, students, staff, and a variety of external stakeholders.
For more information on the Center, visit www.haas.berkeley.edu/responsiblebusiness
RESPONSIBILITIES
Executive Director with lead fundraising responsibilities and primary responsibility for the development, management, and oversight of activities under the umbrella of the Center for Responsible Business. The incumbent will work closely with the Director of the Center’s Instructional Program and Faculty Research Director on curriculum and research development activities.
Program Development and Management
- Develop and manage the Center’s current portfolio of programs and activities to meet the strategic objectives of the Center
- Develop new and innovative activities, and oversee strategic projects that meet long-term objectives of the Center as a best-in-class corporate responsibility (CSR) program
- Advocate for the Center among Haas and UCB leadership. Liaise with Haas and UCB academic centers and programs to forge links to Center
- Inform students, faculty, staff, partners and organizers of ongoing research and developments in CSR field
- Engage potential partner organizations/entities at UCB and externally for possible collaborations in the CSR field
- Coordinate with the Director of the Center’s Instructional Program and Faculty Research Director to enhance Center research opportunities and curriculum offerings and ensure CSR concepts are incorporated where appropriate
- Initiate and manage strategic long-term planning for the Center in conjunction with Advisory Boards
Fundraising, Fiscal Management, and Employee Supervision
- Primary fundraising responsibility for the Center, from a variety of sources, to meet the Center’s annual budget. Cultivate and maintain relationships with long-term funding partners, and lead fundraising efforts with major donors. Manage all aspects of individual, foundation and corporate fundraising
- Develop a fundraising plan to meet Center’s strategic goals with support from Haas Development Office to identify new donor prospects
- Set performance standards and goals; hire, train, and develop staff to provide optimal program support
- Supervise the activities of staff to ensure that programs are executed flawlessly
- Create a teamwork environment fostering accountability, development and results
REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS
- MBA, plus a minimum of 10 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience related to the delivery of superior services and programs
- Expert knowledge of the corporate social responsibility (CSR), social enterprise / social entrepreneurship, and / or sustainability
- Excellent fundraising skills with demonstrated experience fundraising for academic or corporate programs
- Advanced program development, marketing, strategic planning, organizational development, and analytical/problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated ability to effectively network and build relationships with various internal and external constituencies
- Advanced oral and written communication skills
- Strong public speaking skills; ability to present strong and persuasive oral and written communications to effectively work with internal and external stakeholders
- Demonstrated leadership skills
- Success in leading high-performance teams
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Excellent computer skills
- Previous teaching experience and/or equivalent facilitation experience preferred.
This position has been designated as sensitive and may require a Criminal Background Check. We reserve the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of a Criminal Background Check.
Salary: This is a full-time career position, classified by the university as an MSPIII. The salary will range up to $125,000 annually, plus benefits.
First Review Date for Applications: June 12, 2008. This requisition will remain open until filled.
How to Apply: UC Berkeley has an online applicant website and no longer accepts applications via mail. To apply visit: http://jobs.berkeley.edu/
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer.
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