Alachua County Board of County Commissioners
Gainesville, FL
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, or related field and one year experience in grants, budgeting, finance, or related experience; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience. Successful completion of a criminal history background investigation is required prior to employment. Applicants within six months of meeting the minimum education/experience requirement may be considered for trainee status. Driver License required for Community Support Services: A Valid Florida Driver License is required and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets the requirements of Alachua County policy #6-7; Motor Vehicle Records will be reviewed prior to employment. If, in the past 24-month period, the applicants Motor Vehicle Record has more than three (3) moving traffic infractions or three (3) or more at fault motor vehicle accidents (or combination of both and /or a conviction/pending charge for driving under the influence) or is in violation of any standard mandated by Federal or State Law or Regulation, the minimum qualifications are not met for the position. Successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required. Position Summary This is professional work providing administrative and operational support in all phases of grant management within an assigned County department. An employee assigned to this classification is responsible for grant research, preparation, coordination, monitoring, reviewing, modifying, drafting, redrafting, and writing of grants and grant related contracts for presentation to the Department, County leadership, County Manager and/or BoCC for acceptance. Work is performed under the direction of a higher-level supervisor or designee and is reviewed through conferences, reports and observation of results achieved. Examples of Duties ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS This is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work. Exudes a positive customer service focus. Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with core values including: integrity, honesty, respect, diversity, innovation, accountability and communication. Facilitates County grant proposals by searching out available grant offerings at local, state, and national levels, that are appropriate to the County revenue diversification effort. Maintains an inventory of funding resources and information to allow monitoring of grants and grant related contracts to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and County guidelines. Prepares, writes, and submits grant applications utilizing desktop publishing and word processing software. May assist other County departments in the development, writing and review of grant applications. Analyzes grants and grant agreements, reviews language and makes modification and re-drafts, as required. Responsible for assigned Department(s) and County grant and grant related contract information including coordinating and monitoring of grant funded projects, grant related contracts and expenditures. Reviews and answers requests for information regarding Department and County grant and grant related contractual relationships. Maintains an on-going database of all relevant grants and grant information, as well as permanent files for grants and grant related contracts. Evaluates compliance with grant and grant related contract requirements. Works with and/or trains appropriate staff to prepare or assist with grant applications, process grant awards, track compliance, monitor expenditures and assist with reporting needs. Assists in the preparation of the annual budget with regard to grants and grant related contracts. Represents the County on various committees and groups, as directed. Provides periodic updates to the County Manager and Board on the status of grants in the County. Works with lobbyists and state and federal agencies on grant issues. Implements and tracks deadlines and deliverables for grant compliance and completion, including monthly programmatic and financial reporting, final reports and grant closeout. Coordinates the evaluation of outcomes for each grant and develops tools or systems to collect outcome data. Establishes fiscal monitoring of approved grants to ensure quality assurance throughout all processes by reviewing available funding in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, BoCC administrative rules and directives, and BoCC policies and procedures. Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency. For Accreditation Office: Oversees record retention requirements in alignment with local, state, and federal compliance. For Community Support Services: Reviews and submits invoices for payment, compiles program data, and develops grant expenditure reports. Drives a County vehicle and/or personal vehicle to various locations regularly to monitor contracts and/or attend community meetings. NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIESConsiderable knowledge of principles and practices of contract management, grant writing, and budgeting. Considerable knowledge of federal, state, and local funding sources and requirements. Knowledge of governmental accounting. Knowledge of the Federal and State rules and regulations relating to the administration of grant programs. Knowledge of the forms, terminology, procedures, and electronic systems used in monitoring and administering federal and state grants. Ability to perform analytical work carefully and accurately. Ability to collect, compile and analyze statistical and fiscal data and to present logical conclusions in graphic and narrative form. Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other County departments, co-workers, elected officials, associates, representatives of Federal, State and local agencies and the general public. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, including public speaking and preparing written reports, memoranda and graphic presentations. Ability to use a computer and associated software with an emphasis on spreadsheet and word processing. Ability to coordinate and effectively manage multiple concurrent projects and issues. Ability to work within a team and provide support to other team members. Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and produce quality results on time with attention to detail. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach and to be mobile. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, and distance vision. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. An organization is only as good as the people it employs. To attract and retain the best team possible, the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners offers a competitive benefit program. We believe that if we expect our employees to support the County, we must first support the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families, now and as they plan for their future.BoCC-Contributed Benefits Medical/Health Insurance Employee Life Insurance Florida Retirement System Employee Assistance Program Optional Benefits Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance Deferred Retirement Program Flexible Spending Accounts Roth IRA Tuition Assistance Program Computer Purchase Program NOTE: For detailed information regarding available benefits click here. You may also view Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding benefits. FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) The Florida Retirement System is a retirement plan designed to provide an income to a vested employee and his/her family when the employee retires, becomes partially or totally disabled, or dies prior to retirement. A defined benefit or defined contribution option may be chosen by the employee. TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Permanent, full-time employees are eligible for educational assistance funds. Contact the Human Resources Office for program details. HOLIDAYS Holidays are as follows: New Years Day Martin Luther King Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Veterans' Day Thanksgiving Day Friday following Thanksgiving Christmas Eve (IAFF*) Christmas Day Additional Christmas Holiday (All non-IAFF employees) 2 Floating Holidays (All non- IAFF employees) *IAFF – International Association of FirefightersPay periods are every two weeks, Monday through Sunday. Payday is Friday. International Association of Firefighters follow the General Contract 7k regarding holidays. Vacation Leave – Generous vacation accrual rates with payout of unused accrued leave, with some restrictions. For more detailed information regarding vacation leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-2 . Sick leave is earned at a rate of 4 hours per pay period by all permanent, full-time employees*. At the end of each fiscal year, eligible employees can convert up to 10 days of accrued sick leave to vacation leave on a 2:1 basis. For more detailed information regarding sick leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-3 *Accruals slightly different for IAFF employee.
Full-time
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, or related field and one year experience in grants, budgeting, finance, or related experience; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience. Successful completion of a criminal history background investigation is required prior to employment. Applicants within six months of meeting the minimum education/experience requirement may be considered for trainee status. Driver License required for Community Support Services: A Valid Florida Driver License is required and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets the requirements of Alachua County policy #6-7; Motor Vehicle Records will be reviewed prior to employment. If, in the past 24-month period, the applicants Motor Vehicle Record has more than three (3) moving traffic infractions or three (3) or more at fault motor vehicle accidents (or combination of both and /or a conviction/pending charge for driving under the influence) or is in violation of any standard mandated by Federal or State Law or Regulation, the minimum qualifications are not met for the position. Successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required. Position Summary This is professional work providing administrative and operational support in all phases of grant management within an assigned County department. An employee assigned to this classification is responsible for grant research, preparation, coordination, monitoring, reviewing, modifying, drafting, redrafting, and writing of grants and grant related contracts for presentation to the Department, County leadership, County Manager and/or BoCC for acceptance. Work is performed under the direction of a higher-level supervisor or designee and is reviewed through conferences, reports and observation of results achieved. Examples of Duties ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS This is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work. Exudes a positive customer service focus. Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with core values including: integrity, honesty, respect, diversity, innovation, accountability and communication. Facilitates County grant proposals by searching out available grant offerings at local, state, and national levels, that are appropriate to the County revenue diversification effort. Maintains an inventory of funding resources and information to allow monitoring of grants and grant related contracts to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and County guidelines. Prepares, writes, and submits grant applications utilizing desktop publishing and word processing software. May assist other County departments in the development, writing and review of grant applications. Analyzes grants and grant agreements, reviews language and makes modification and re-drafts, as required. Responsible for assigned Department(s) and County grant and grant related contract information including coordinating and monitoring of grant funded projects, grant related contracts and expenditures. Reviews and answers requests for information regarding Department and County grant and grant related contractual relationships. Maintains an on-going database of all relevant grants and grant information, as well as permanent files for grants and grant related contracts. Evaluates compliance with grant and grant related contract requirements. Works with and/or trains appropriate staff to prepare or assist with grant applications, process grant awards, track compliance, monitor expenditures and assist with reporting needs. Assists in the preparation of the annual budget with regard to grants and grant related contracts. Represents the County on various committees and groups, as directed. Provides periodic updates to the County Manager and Board on the status of grants in the County. Works with lobbyists and state and federal agencies on grant issues. Implements and tracks deadlines and deliverables for grant compliance and completion, including monthly programmatic and financial reporting, final reports and grant closeout. Coordinates the evaluation of outcomes for each grant and develops tools or systems to collect outcome data. Establishes fiscal monitoring of approved grants to ensure quality assurance throughout all processes by reviewing available funding in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, BoCC administrative rules and directives, and BoCC policies and procedures. Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency. For Accreditation Office: Oversees record retention requirements in alignment with local, state, and federal compliance. For Community Support Services: Reviews and submits invoices for payment, compiles program data, and develops grant expenditure reports. Drives a County vehicle and/or personal vehicle to various locations regularly to monitor contracts and/or attend community meetings. NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIESConsiderable knowledge of principles and practices of contract management, grant writing, and budgeting. Considerable knowledge of federal, state, and local funding sources and requirements. Knowledge of governmental accounting. Knowledge of the Federal and State rules and regulations relating to the administration of grant programs. Knowledge of the forms, terminology, procedures, and electronic systems used in monitoring and administering federal and state grants. Ability to perform analytical work carefully and accurately. Ability to collect, compile and analyze statistical and fiscal data and to present logical conclusions in graphic and narrative form. Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other County departments, co-workers, elected officials, associates, representatives of Federal, State and local agencies and the general public. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, including public speaking and preparing written reports, memoranda and graphic presentations. Ability to use a computer and associated software with an emphasis on spreadsheet and word processing. Ability to coordinate and effectively manage multiple concurrent projects and issues. Ability to work within a team and provide support to other team members. Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and produce quality results on time with attention to detail. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach and to be mobile. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, and distance vision. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. An organization is only as good as the people it employs. To attract and retain the best team possible, the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners offers a competitive benefit program. We believe that if we expect our employees to support the County, we must first support the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families, now and as they plan for their future.BoCC-Contributed Benefits Medical/Health Insurance Employee Life Insurance Florida Retirement System Employee Assistance Program Optional Benefits Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance Deferred Retirement Program Flexible Spending Accounts Roth IRA Tuition Assistance Program Computer Purchase Program NOTE: For detailed information regarding available benefits click here. You may also view Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding benefits. FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) The Florida Retirement System is a retirement plan designed to provide an income to a vested employee and his/her family when the employee retires, becomes partially or totally disabled, or dies prior to retirement. A defined benefit or defined contribution option may be chosen by the employee. TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Permanent, full-time employees are eligible for educational assistance funds. Contact the Human Resources Office for program details. HOLIDAYS Holidays are as follows: New Years Day Martin Luther King Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Veterans' Day Thanksgiving Day Friday following Thanksgiving Christmas Eve (IAFF*) Christmas Day Additional Christmas Holiday (All non-IAFF employees) 2 Floating Holidays (All non- IAFF employees) *IAFF – International Association of FirefightersPay periods are every two weeks, Monday through Sunday. Payday is Friday. International Association of Firefighters follow the General Contract 7k regarding holidays. Vacation Leave – Generous vacation accrual rates with payout of unused accrued leave, with some restrictions. For more detailed information regarding vacation leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-2 . Sick leave is earned at a rate of 4 hours per pay period by all permanent, full-time employees*. At the end of each fiscal year, eligible employees can convert up to 10 days of accrued sick leave to vacation leave on a 2:1 basis. For more detailed information regarding sick leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-3 *Accruals slightly different for IAFF employee.
We’re Hiring!
Animal Care Crew Senior Manager
Location of Position: Marin Headlands, Sausalito, California
Reports to: Director, Hospital Operations
Position Classification & Expected Hours of Work, and Travel:
This is a full-time position.
Regular onsite work is required.
Days and hours of work may vary according to the needs of The Marine Mammal Center.
Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
Occasional travel to satellite facilities and/or fieldwork within may be expected for this position.
Compensation Range: $81,120 - $95,429 annual salary.
Benefits:
Generous time off policies, including Holidays, Sick, and Vacation
Medical, Dental, and Vision
Life Insurance
Long Term Disability Insurance
401k Retirement Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Job Summary:
The Animal Care Crew Senior Manager oversees the Animal Care Crew Program at The Marine Mammal Center’s Sausalito hospital. This position acts as a conduit and advocate for information sharing for the Animal Care Crew Program and Veterinary Science Program ensuring continuity of animal care across the 28 different animal care volunteer teams (crews) and Animal Care Crew Management (ACCM) staff at the Sausalito main hospital, and adherence to protocols as set by the veterinary and husbandry teams.
Essential Functions:
Program Management: 30 %
Responsible for the overall day-to-day operations of animal husbandry in alignment with the objectives and strategic priorities of the Hospital Operations program.
Work in collaboration with the clinical team (RVTs and DVMs) to ensure that proper protocols and animal care duties are adhered to across animal care crews.
Create, implement, and manage animal care policies and procedures in coordination with hospital operations.
Acts as a conduit of information between Animal Care Crew Team, Clinical Team, Animal Care Volunteers, and other staff in various areas of the organization to bridge the gap between volunteers and staff, as well as between day and night shifts to ensure continuity of animal care.
Provides leadership in strengthening internal communication within the Animal Care Crew Team, Animal Care Volunteers and other staff through the planning and implementation of regular opportunities to provide information transfer between crew shifts and the prioritization of frequent and transparent communications across all forms; creates and promotes a positive and supportive work environment.
Provide training to experienced volunteers in advanced animal care procedures.
Leads, coordinates, and supports Sausalito based animal care crew events and programs as needed.
Collaborate with the Learning & Development team as a subject matter expert to support the creation of new learning courses and the maintenance of current courses to remain relevant and up to date.
Leadership & People Management: 30 %
Hire and manage the work of staff; train and mentor staff members, assign duties, and monitor adherence to policies, protocols, and regulations.
Meet with staff to identify and resolve problems; performs personnel actions, such as approving timesheets and evaluating performance.
Provide coaching to strengthen internal communications with staff members and the department to create and promote a positive, supportive, and team-oriented work environment.
Partner with People and Culture department members to ensure Sausalito volunteer staffing levels accommodate animal care activities, including participating in the recruitment, selection, and onboarding of new volunteers.
Provide leadership, training, expectation setting, and coaching to animal care volunteers, strengthening internal communication, and promoting a positive and supportive environment.
Provide people management coaching to volunteer animal care crew supervisors.
Act as primary contact for Sausalito Volunteer Crew Supervisors, providing overall support and leading meetings as assigned.
Responsible for formal feedback discussions with crew supervisors and other volunteers, documentation, and resolution management.
Manages and resolves escalated volunteer issues, partnering with the Director, Hospital Operations and People and Culture personnel for issue escalation as warranted.
Technical: 20%
Mastery of routine animal husbandry needs, including but not limited to feeding, cleaning, and administration of medication.
Manage and assist animal care crews in more advanced animal handling procedures.
Lead animal care volunteer shifts as needed.
Under the direction of the Clinical Team, perform selected advanced medical techniques outside of the scope of volunteer responsibilities.
Train staff and animal care crews in more advanced animal handling procedures.
Lead any animal care volunteer shift as needed; provide leadership coaching to Animal Care Crew Managers in leading animal care volunteer shifts as needed.
Under the direction of the clinical team, perform and train on selected advanced medical techniques outside of the scope of volunteer responsibilities.
Oversee the development of training programs and materials for Animal Care volunteers.
Budget Management & Fundraising: 10 %
Supports the department’s budget development; tracks results to ensure alignment with key financial targets for expenses and/or revenue in collaboration with management; approves and monitors team expenditures.
Represent and promote the Center to current and potential donors as opportunities arise.
Supports the cultivation of individual donors, grants, family foundations, and corporate sponsors in both written and verbal formats.
Organizational Impact: 5 %
Actively serves on organizational wide committee(s) and may be leadership based.
Support and prioritize the Center’s DEI objectives and integrate as opportunities arise.
Other Duties as Assigned: 5 %
Perform special projects and research as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibility: 2 – Animal Care Crew Manager
500 – Animal Care Volunteers
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Strong commitment to the mission of The Marine Mammal Center.
Adapts to and learns from change, challenges, and feedback; demonstrates flexibility in approaches to work; helps others adapt to new tasks and processes.
Proven ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and timely, both orally and in writing with the veterinarians and veterinary technicians, volunteers, and other personnel to ensure patients receive the care they need.
Exceptional written, verbal, active listening, presentation, facilitation, and communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively and maintain open communication in a team environment.
Ability to work independently to manage projects, priorities, fulfill commitments, and meet deadlines.
Strong organizational skills including attention to detail, problem-solving, multi-tasking, and time-management.
Ability to solve complex problems efficiently, effectively, and timely, making determinations and sound judgment calls.
Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work, take initiative, resolve conflicts, and follow through.
Broad general knowledge of basic principles of anatomy and behavior of a variety of marine mammal species.
General knowledge of basic methods and techniques of veterinary clinical procedures.
Demonstrated ability to provide appropriate and timely assistance with animal medical emergencies in a variety of situations and conditions.
Demonstrated ability to react appropriately and calmly in emergency situations, maintaining mental capacity which permits sound decisions and good judgements.
Skills using Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Word) and videoconference technology (Slack, Teams, Zoom).
Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, which may include staff, volunteers, training participants, and members of the public.
Ability to practice self-awareness and respect while engaging with staff, volunteers, training participants, and members of the public.
Willingness to support and participate in The Marine Mammal Center’s diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.
Qualifications and Experience:
This position requires a combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in zoology, marine biology, or a related field; and 5 years of people supervisory and animal care experience, or another related field or equivalent experience.
Strong preference for experience with wildlife, zoo, or aquarium species.
Valid driver license with acceptable motor vehicle record to maintain standards of insurability.
Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination or waiver (medical or religious).
Work Environment & Physical Requirements:
This position operates in a professional office, laboratory, and hospital environment both indoors and outdoors with access to other parts of the facilities via outdoor pathways.
Working in outdoor weather conditions and elements is expected.
Routinely uses standard office equipment requiring repetitive motion in tasks.
Ability to work at a desk for extended periods of time using a computer.
Ability to work in an open-cubicle office space environment with many distractions.
Ability to operate equipment safely and competently to carry out duties.
Ability to drive/operate a vehicle for extensive periods of time, this includes operating large trucks to assist with transporting animals between sites.
Ability to walk up to 5 miles during a shift on a frequent basis.
Ability to spend extended periods of time on your feet, walking, standing, crouching, and climbing stairs (potentially in inclement weather conditions).
Ability to work closely with wild animals requires physical strength, dexterity, and reflexes to keep themselves and other personnel around them safe.
Ability to perform physical work requires manual dexterity, agility, strength, and coordination, including the ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. (This includes the ability to restrain large marine mammals and walking on varying terrain while carrying large animal carriers.)
Risks associated with animal handling such as animal bites or scratches.
Exposure to allergens and zoonotic diseases.
Involves strong smells associated with dead animals (carcasses) and the care of live animals.
ABOUT THE MARINE MAMMAL CENTER
The Marine Mammal Center is leading the field in ocean conservation through marine mammal rescue, veterinary medicine, science, and education.
OUR MISSION
The Marine Mammal Center advances ocean health through marine mammal rescue and rehabilitation, research, and education.
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY
The Marine Mammal Center actively engages individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to embracing diversity within our organization because we firmly believe that diverse employee teams help us to achieve our best organizational outcomes and provide the most effective support to the communities we serve. We are deeply dedicated to creating and maintaining an inclusive, equitable and supportive work environment. We strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply. The Marine Mammal Center believes in growth and supporting our employees as best we can so they can become their best selves in and outside of work. We believe that a healthy work environment means building an inclusive culture where people can thrive together and feel supported and empowered. We believe in stretch versus constraint.
For more information, please visit our “About Us” page at www.marinemammalcenter.org
TO APPLY Please submit a cover letter and resume and provide a brief description about how your experience aligns with the role.
Note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
The Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, age (40 and over), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic protected by Federal and State law, including considerations of intersectionality where multiple protected characteristics overlap.
We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you need reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.
Full Time
We’re Hiring!
Animal Care Crew Senior Manager
Location of Position: Marin Headlands, Sausalito, California
Reports to: Director, Hospital Operations
Position Classification & Expected Hours of Work, and Travel:
This is a full-time position.
Regular onsite work is required.
Days and hours of work may vary according to the needs of The Marine Mammal Center.
Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
Occasional travel to satellite facilities and/or fieldwork within may be expected for this position.
Compensation Range: $81,120 - $95,429 annual salary.
Benefits:
Generous time off policies, including Holidays, Sick, and Vacation
Medical, Dental, and Vision
Life Insurance
Long Term Disability Insurance
401k Retirement Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Job Summary:
The Animal Care Crew Senior Manager oversees the Animal Care Crew Program at The Marine Mammal Center’s Sausalito hospital. This position acts as a conduit and advocate for information sharing for the Animal Care Crew Program and Veterinary Science Program ensuring continuity of animal care across the 28 different animal care volunteer teams (crews) and Animal Care Crew Management (ACCM) staff at the Sausalito main hospital, and adherence to protocols as set by the veterinary and husbandry teams.
Essential Functions:
Program Management: 30 %
Responsible for the overall day-to-day operations of animal husbandry in alignment with the objectives and strategic priorities of the Hospital Operations program.
Work in collaboration with the clinical team (RVTs and DVMs) to ensure that proper protocols and animal care duties are adhered to across animal care crews.
Create, implement, and manage animal care policies and procedures in coordination with hospital operations.
Acts as a conduit of information between Animal Care Crew Team, Clinical Team, Animal Care Volunteers, and other staff in various areas of the organization to bridge the gap between volunteers and staff, as well as between day and night shifts to ensure continuity of animal care.
Provides leadership in strengthening internal communication within the Animal Care Crew Team, Animal Care Volunteers and other staff through the planning and implementation of regular opportunities to provide information transfer between crew shifts and the prioritization of frequent and transparent communications across all forms; creates and promotes a positive and supportive work environment.
Provide training to experienced volunteers in advanced animal care procedures.
Leads, coordinates, and supports Sausalito based animal care crew events and programs as needed.
Collaborate with the Learning & Development team as a subject matter expert to support the creation of new learning courses and the maintenance of current courses to remain relevant and up to date.
Leadership & People Management: 30 %
Hire and manage the work of staff; train and mentor staff members, assign duties, and monitor adherence to policies, protocols, and regulations.
Meet with staff to identify and resolve problems; performs personnel actions, such as approving timesheets and evaluating performance.
Provide coaching to strengthen internal communications with staff members and the department to create and promote a positive, supportive, and team-oriented work environment.
Partner with People and Culture department members to ensure Sausalito volunteer staffing levels accommodate animal care activities, including participating in the recruitment, selection, and onboarding of new volunteers.
Provide leadership, training, expectation setting, and coaching to animal care volunteers, strengthening internal communication, and promoting a positive and supportive environment.
Provide people management coaching to volunteer animal care crew supervisors.
Act as primary contact for Sausalito Volunteer Crew Supervisors, providing overall support and leading meetings as assigned.
Responsible for formal feedback discussions with crew supervisors and other volunteers, documentation, and resolution management.
Manages and resolves escalated volunteer issues, partnering with the Director, Hospital Operations and People and Culture personnel for issue escalation as warranted.
Technical: 20%
Mastery of routine animal husbandry needs, including but not limited to feeding, cleaning, and administration of medication.
Manage and assist animal care crews in more advanced animal handling procedures.
Lead animal care volunteer shifts as needed.
Under the direction of the Clinical Team, perform selected advanced medical techniques outside of the scope of volunteer responsibilities.
Train staff and animal care crews in more advanced animal handling procedures.
Lead any animal care volunteer shift as needed; provide leadership coaching to Animal Care Crew Managers in leading animal care volunteer shifts as needed.
Under the direction of the clinical team, perform and train on selected advanced medical techniques outside of the scope of volunteer responsibilities.
Oversee the development of training programs and materials for Animal Care volunteers.
Budget Management & Fundraising: 10 %
Supports the department’s budget development; tracks results to ensure alignment with key financial targets for expenses and/or revenue in collaboration with management; approves and monitors team expenditures.
Represent and promote the Center to current and potential donors as opportunities arise.
Supports the cultivation of individual donors, grants, family foundations, and corporate sponsors in both written and verbal formats.
Organizational Impact: 5 %
Actively serves on organizational wide committee(s) and may be leadership based.
Support and prioritize the Center’s DEI objectives and integrate as opportunities arise.
Other Duties as Assigned: 5 %
Perform special projects and research as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibility: 2 – Animal Care Crew Manager
500 – Animal Care Volunteers
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Strong commitment to the mission of The Marine Mammal Center.
Adapts to and learns from change, challenges, and feedback; demonstrates flexibility in approaches to work; helps others adapt to new tasks and processes.
Proven ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and timely, both orally and in writing with the veterinarians and veterinary technicians, volunteers, and other personnel to ensure patients receive the care they need.
Exceptional written, verbal, active listening, presentation, facilitation, and communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively and maintain open communication in a team environment.
Ability to work independently to manage projects, priorities, fulfill commitments, and meet deadlines.
Strong organizational skills including attention to detail, problem-solving, multi-tasking, and time-management.
Ability to solve complex problems efficiently, effectively, and timely, making determinations and sound judgment calls.
Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work, take initiative, resolve conflicts, and follow through.
Broad general knowledge of basic principles of anatomy and behavior of a variety of marine mammal species.
General knowledge of basic methods and techniques of veterinary clinical procedures.
Demonstrated ability to provide appropriate and timely assistance with animal medical emergencies in a variety of situations and conditions.
Demonstrated ability to react appropriately and calmly in emergency situations, maintaining mental capacity which permits sound decisions and good judgements.
Skills using Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Word) and videoconference technology (Slack, Teams, Zoom).
Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, which may include staff, volunteers, training participants, and members of the public.
Ability to practice self-awareness and respect while engaging with staff, volunteers, training participants, and members of the public.
Willingness to support and participate in The Marine Mammal Center’s diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.
Qualifications and Experience:
This position requires a combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in zoology, marine biology, or a related field; and 5 years of people supervisory and animal care experience, or another related field or equivalent experience.
Strong preference for experience with wildlife, zoo, or aquarium species.
Valid driver license with acceptable motor vehicle record to maintain standards of insurability.
Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination or waiver (medical or religious).
Work Environment & Physical Requirements:
This position operates in a professional office, laboratory, and hospital environment both indoors and outdoors with access to other parts of the facilities via outdoor pathways.
Working in outdoor weather conditions and elements is expected.
Routinely uses standard office equipment requiring repetitive motion in tasks.
Ability to work at a desk for extended periods of time using a computer.
Ability to work in an open-cubicle office space environment with many distractions.
Ability to operate equipment safely and competently to carry out duties.
Ability to drive/operate a vehicle for extensive periods of time, this includes operating large trucks to assist with transporting animals between sites.
Ability to walk up to 5 miles during a shift on a frequent basis.
Ability to spend extended periods of time on your feet, walking, standing, crouching, and climbing stairs (potentially in inclement weather conditions).
Ability to work closely with wild animals requires physical strength, dexterity, and reflexes to keep themselves and other personnel around them safe.
Ability to perform physical work requires manual dexterity, agility, strength, and coordination, including the ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. (This includes the ability to restrain large marine mammals and walking on varying terrain while carrying large animal carriers.)
Risks associated with animal handling such as animal bites or scratches.
Exposure to allergens and zoonotic diseases.
Involves strong smells associated with dead animals (carcasses) and the care of live animals.
ABOUT THE MARINE MAMMAL CENTER
The Marine Mammal Center is leading the field in ocean conservation through marine mammal rescue, veterinary medicine, science, and education.
OUR MISSION
The Marine Mammal Center advances ocean health through marine mammal rescue and rehabilitation, research, and education.
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY
The Marine Mammal Center actively engages individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to embracing diversity within our organization because we firmly believe that diverse employee teams help us to achieve our best organizational outcomes and provide the most effective support to the communities we serve. We are deeply dedicated to creating and maintaining an inclusive, equitable and supportive work environment. We strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply. The Marine Mammal Center believes in growth and supporting our employees as best we can so they can become their best selves in and outside of work. We believe that a healthy work environment means building an inclusive culture where people can thrive together and feel supported and empowered. We believe in stretch versus constraint.
For more information, please visit our “About Us” page at www.marinemammalcenter.org
TO APPLY Please submit a cover letter and resume and provide a brief description about how your experience aligns with the role.
Note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
The Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, age (40 and over), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic protected by Federal and State law, including considerations of intersectionality where multiple protected characteristics overlap.
We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you need reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.
Annual Salary Range: $59,384.00 - $111,924.80 First Review of Applications: June 5, 2025 Expected Start Date: July/August 2025
Description
Overview of the Criminal Justice Research Division
The Criminal Justice Research Division is the clearinghouse for crime data throughout the region and is well known for producing high quality research and evaluating important programs with policy implications. Projects include evaluating various programs from multiple agencies regarding substance use, crime prevention, alternatives to incarceration for adults and juveniles, among many others.
Role
The Limited-Term Administrative Analyst supports the Criminal Justice Research Division by managing state and federal grants, overseeing subgrant processes, and performing essential administrative, budgeting, and compliance tasks. This role combines grant coordination, financial oversight, and administrative support to ensure projects meet funding requirements, policy objectives, and organizational standards. Additionally, the role includes responsibilities in supporting research, data analysis, validation, and quality control to ensure accurate and reliable data informs decision-making processes. This limited-term position provides a unique opportunity to contribute to critical criminal justice research initiatives while building expertise in grant management, budgeting, and administrative processes.
Typical Qualifications
The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple tasks while meeting deadlines. Strong analytical skills are essential for synthesizing data and supporting informed decision-making. Effective communication, both written and verbal, along with the ability to collaborate across teams, is critical for success in this role. Experience with administrative functions such as scheduling, budgeting, report preparation, and managing large grants are needed.
A bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, economics, or a related field.
Advanced degrees will be preferred. A combination of education and recent work experience may be considered in lieu of an advanced degree.
At least three years of professional experience in administrative or operational support roles.
Strong knowledge of state and federal grant regulations, budgeting, and invoicing processes.
Experience in grant writing, compliance reporting, and administrative oversight.
Background Check
All employees working in the Criminal Justice Research Division are required to pass a criminal history background check conducted by the San Diego County Sheriff's department and tuberculosis (TB) test upon hire and annually thereafter.
Benefits
SANDAG offers comprehensive benefits, to include health, dental, and vision insurance as well as employee assistance, wellness, and work/life balance programs. Additionally, SANDAG offers the following:
Hybrid work options
9/80 flexible work schedule
Pay-for-performance merit increases
Retirement - Defined Benefit Plan with the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS)
Retirement - 457 Defined Contribution Plan with Voya
Excellent health insurance options for employees and their eligible dependents
Free dental and vision insurance for employees and their eligible dependents
Education Assistance of up to $5,250 a year for regular employees
Free transit pass for use throughout the San Diego region, bus, Rapid Express, Trolley, and COASTER
Paid time off including 12 paid holidays, 2 floating holiday days, generous paid time off (PTO) per year, depending on length of service
To apply visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sandag ?
First review June 5, 2025. EOE.
Full Time Temporary
Annual Salary Range: $59,384.00 - $111,924.80 First Review of Applications: June 5, 2025 Expected Start Date: July/August 2025
Description
Overview of the Criminal Justice Research Division
The Criminal Justice Research Division is the clearinghouse for crime data throughout the region and is well known for producing high quality research and evaluating important programs with policy implications. Projects include evaluating various programs from multiple agencies regarding substance use, crime prevention, alternatives to incarceration for adults and juveniles, among many others.
Role
The Limited-Term Administrative Analyst supports the Criminal Justice Research Division by managing state and federal grants, overseeing subgrant processes, and performing essential administrative, budgeting, and compliance tasks. This role combines grant coordination, financial oversight, and administrative support to ensure projects meet funding requirements, policy objectives, and organizational standards. Additionally, the role includes responsibilities in supporting research, data analysis, validation, and quality control to ensure accurate and reliable data informs decision-making processes. This limited-term position provides a unique opportunity to contribute to critical criminal justice research initiatives while building expertise in grant management, budgeting, and administrative processes.
Typical Qualifications
The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple tasks while meeting deadlines. Strong analytical skills are essential for synthesizing data and supporting informed decision-making. Effective communication, both written and verbal, along with the ability to collaborate across teams, is critical for success in this role. Experience with administrative functions such as scheduling, budgeting, report preparation, and managing large grants are needed.
A bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, economics, or a related field.
Advanced degrees will be preferred. A combination of education and recent work experience may be considered in lieu of an advanced degree.
At least three years of professional experience in administrative or operational support roles.
Strong knowledge of state and federal grant regulations, budgeting, and invoicing processes.
Experience in grant writing, compliance reporting, and administrative oversight.
Background Check
All employees working in the Criminal Justice Research Division are required to pass a criminal history background check conducted by the San Diego County Sheriff's department and tuberculosis (TB) test upon hire and annually thereafter.
Benefits
SANDAG offers comprehensive benefits, to include health, dental, and vision insurance as well as employee assistance, wellness, and work/life balance programs. Additionally, SANDAG offers the following:
Hybrid work options
9/80 flexible work schedule
Pay-for-performance merit increases
Retirement - Defined Benefit Plan with the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS)
Retirement - 457 Defined Contribution Plan with Voya
Excellent health insurance options for employees and their eligible dependents
Free dental and vision insurance for employees and their eligible dependents
Education Assistance of up to $5,250 a year for regular employees
Free transit pass for use throughout the San Diego region, bus, Rapid Express, Trolley, and COASTER
Paid time off including 12 paid holidays, 2 floating holiday days, generous paid time off (PTO) per year, depending on length of service
To apply visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sandag ?
First review June 5, 2025. EOE.
Alachua County Board of County Commissioners
Gainesville, FL
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, or related field and one year experience in grants, budgeting, finance, or related experience; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience. Successful completion of a criminal history background investigation is required prior to employment. Applicants within six months of meeting the minimum education/experience requirement may be considered for trainee status.A Valid Florida Driver License is required and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets the requirements of Alachua County policy #6-7; Motor Vehicle Records will be reviewed prior to employment. If, in the past 24-month period, the applicants Motor Vehicle Record has more than three (3) moving traffic infractions or three (3) or more at fault motor vehicle accidents (or combination of both and /or a conviction/pending charge for driving under the influence) or is in violation of any standard mandated by Federal or State Law or Regulation, the minimum qualifications are not met for the position. Successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required. Position Summary This is professional work providing administrative and operational support in all phases of grant management within an assigned County department. An employee assigned to this classification is responsible for grant research, preparation, coordination, monitoring, reviewing, modifying, drafting, redrafting, and writing of grants and grant related contracts for presentation to the Department, County leadership, County Manager and/or BoCC for acceptance. Work is performed under the direction of a higher-level supervisor or designee and is reviewed through conferences, reports and observation of results achieved. Examples of Duties ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS This is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work. Exudes a positive customer service focus. Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with core values including: integrity, honesty, respect, diversity, innovation, accountability and communication. Facilitates County grant proposals by searching out available grant offerings at local, state, and national levels, that are appropriate to the County revenue diversification effort. Maintains an inventory of funding resources and information to allow monitoring of grants and grant related contracts to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and County guidelines. Prepares, writes, and submits grant applications utilizing desktop publishing and word processing software. May assist other County departments in the development, writing and review of grant applications. Analyzes grants and grant agreements, reviews language and makes modification and re-drafts, as required. Responsible for assigned Department(s) and County grant and grant related contract information including coordinating and monitoring of grant funded projects, grant related contracts and expenditures. Reviews and answers requests for information regarding Department and County grant and grant related contractual relationships. Maintains an on-going database of all relevant grants and grant information, as well as permanent files for grants and grant related contracts. Evaluates compliance with grant and grant related contract requirements. Works with and/or trains appropriate staff to prepare or assist with grant applications, process grant awards, track compliance, monitor expenditures and assist with reporting needs. Assists in the preparation of the annual budget with regard to grants and grant related contracts. Represents the County on various committees and groups, as directed. Provides periodic updates to the County Manager and Board on the status of grants in the County. Works with lobbyists and state and federal agencies on grant issues. Implements and tracks deadlines and deliverables for grant compliance and completion, including monthly programmatic and financial reporting, final reports and grant closeout. Coordinates the evaluation of outcomes for each grant and develops tools or systems to collect outcome data. Establishes fiscal monitoring of approved grants to ensure quality assurance throughout all processes by reviewing available funding in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, BoCC administrative rules and directives, and BoCC policies and procedures. Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency. For Accreditation Office: Oversees record retention requirements in alignment with local, state, and federal compliance. For Community Support Services: Reviews and submits invoices for payment, compiles program data, and develops grant expenditure reports. Drives a County vehicle and/or personal vehicle to various locations regularly to monitor contracts and/or attend community meetings. NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIESConsiderable knowledge of principles and practices of contract management, grant writing, and budgeting. Considerable knowledge of federal, state, and local funding sources and requirements. Knowledge of governmental accounting. Knowledge of the Federal and State rules and regulations relating to the administration of grant programs. Knowledge of the forms, terminology, procedures, and electronic systems used in monitoring and administering federal and state grants. Ability to perform analytical work carefully and accurately. Ability to collect, compile and analyze statistical and fiscal data and to present logical conclusions in graphic and narrative form. Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other County departments, co-workers, elected officials, associates, representatives of Federal, State and local agencies and the general public. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, including public speaking and preparing written reports, memoranda and graphic presentations. Ability to use a computer and associated software with an emphasis on spreadsheet and word processing. Ability to coordinate and effectively manage multiple concurrent projects and issues. Ability to work within a team and provide support to other team members. Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and produce quality results on time with attention to detail. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach and to be mobile. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, and distance vision. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. An organization is only as good as the people it employs. To attract and retain the best team possible, the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners offers a competitive benefit program. We believe that if we expect our employees to support the County, we must first support the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families, now and as they plan for their future.BoCC-Contributed Benefits Medical/Health Insurance Employee Life Insurance Florida Retirement System Employee Assistance Program Optional Benefits Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance Deferred Retirement Program Flexible Spending Accounts Roth IRA Tuition Assistance Program Computer Purchase Program NOTE: For detailed information regarding available benefits click here. You may also view Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding benefits. FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) The Florida Retirement System is a retirement plan designed to provide an income to a vested employee and his/her family when the employee retires, becomes partially or totally disabled, or dies prior to retirement. A defined benefit or defined contribution option may be chosen by the employee. TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Permanent, full-time employees are eligible for educational assistance funds. Contact the Human Resources Office for program details. HOLIDAYS Holidays are as follows: New Years Day Martin Luther King Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Veterans' Day Thanksgiving Day Friday following Thanksgiving Christmas Eve (IAFF*) Christmas Day Additional Christmas Holiday (All non-IAFF employees) 2 Floating Holidays (All non- IAFF employees) *IAFF – International Association of FirefightersPay periods are every two weeks, Monday through Sunday. Payday is Friday. International Association of Firefighters follow the General Contract 7k regarding holidays. Vacation Leave – Generous vacation accrual rates with payout of unused accrued leave, with some restrictions. For more detailed information regarding vacation leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-2 . Sick leave is earned at a rate of 4 hours per pay period by all permanent, full-time employees*. At the end of each fiscal year, eligible employees can convert up to 10 days of accrued sick leave to vacation leave on a 2:1 basis. For more detailed information regarding sick leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-3 *Accruals slightly different for IAFF employee.
Full-time
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, or related field and one year experience in grants, budgeting, finance, or related experience; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience. Successful completion of a criminal history background investigation is required prior to employment. Applicants within six months of meeting the minimum education/experience requirement may be considered for trainee status.A Valid Florida Driver License is required and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets the requirements of Alachua County policy #6-7; Motor Vehicle Records will be reviewed prior to employment. If, in the past 24-month period, the applicants Motor Vehicle Record has more than three (3) moving traffic infractions or three (3) or more at fault motor vehicle accidents (or combination of both and /or a conviction/pending charge for driving under the influence) or is in violation of any standard mandated by Federal or State Law or Regulation, the minimum qualifications are not met for the position. Successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required. Position Summary This is professional work providing administrative and operational support in all phases of grant management within an assigned County department. An employee assigned to this classification is responsible for grant research, preparation, coordination, monitoring, reviewing, modifying, drafting, redrafting, and writing of grants and grant related contracts for presentation to the Department, County leadership, County Manager and/or BoCC for acceptance. Work is performed under the direction of a higher-level supervisor or designee and is reviewed through conferences, reports and observation of results achieved. Examples of Duties ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS This is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work. Exudes a positive customer service focus. Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with core values including: integrity, honesty, respect, diversity, innovation, accountability and communication. Facilitates County grant proposals by searching out available grant offerings at local, state, and national levels, that are appropriate to the County revenue diversification effort. Maintains an inventory of funding resources and information to allow monitoring of grants and grant related contracts to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and County guidelines. Prepares, writes, and submits grant applications utilizing desktop publishing and word processing software. May assist other County departments in the development, writing and review of grant applications. Analyzes grants and grant agreements, reviews language and makes modification and re-drafts, as required. Responsible for assigned Department(s) and County grant and grant related contract information including coordinating and monitoring of grant funded projects, grant related contracts and expenditures. Reviews and answers requests for information regarding Department and County grant and grant related contractual relationships. Maintains an on-going database of all relevant grants and grant information, as well as permanent files for grants and grant related contracts. Evaluates compliance with grant and grant related contract requirements. Works with and/or trains appropriate staff to prepare or assist with grant applications, process grant awards, track compliance, monitor expenditures and assist with reporting needs. Assists in the preparation of the annual budget with regard to grants and grant related contracts. Represents the County on various committees and groups, as directed. Provides periodic updates to the County Manager and Board on the status of grants in the County. Works with lobbyists and state and federal agencies on grant issues. Implements and tracks deadlines and deliverables for grant compliance and completion, including monthly programmatic and financial reporting, final reports and grant closeout. Coordinates the evaluation of outcomes for each grant and develops tools or systems to collect outcome data. Establishes fiscal monitoring of approved grants to ensure quality assurance throughout all processes by reviewing available funding in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, BoCC administrative rules and directives, and BoCC policies and procedures. Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency. For Accreditation Office: Oversees record retention requirements in alignment with local, state, and federal compliance. For Community Support Services: Reviews and submits invoices for payment, compiles program data, and develops grant expenditure reports. Drives a County vehicle and/or personal vehicle to various locations regularly to monitor contracts and/or attend community meetings. NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIESConsiderable knowledge of principles and practices of contract management, grant writing, and budgeting. Considerable knowledge of federal, state, and local funding sources and requirements. Knowledge of governmental accounting. Knowledge of the Federal and State rules and regulations relating to the administration of grant programs. Knowledge of the forms, terminology, procedures, and electronic systems used in monitoring and administering federal and state grants. Ability to perform analytical work carefully and accurately. Ability to collect, compile and analyze statistical and fiscal data and to present logical conclusions in graphic and narrative form. Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other County departments, co-workers, elected officials, associates, representatives of Federal, State and local agencies and the general public. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, including public speaking and preparing written reports, memoranda and graphic presentations. Ability to use a computer and associated software with an emphasis on spreadsheet and word processing. Ability to coordinate and effectively manage multiple concurrent projects and issues. Ability to work within a team and provide support to other team members. Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and produce quality results on time with attention to detail. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach and to be mobile. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, and distance vision. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. An organization is only as good as the people it employs. To attract and retain the best team possible, the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners offers a competitive benefit program. We believe that if we expect our employees to support the County, we must first support the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families, now and as they plan for their future.BoCC-Contributed Benefits Medical/Health Insurance Employee Life Insurance Florida Retirement System Employee Assistance Program Optional Benefits Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance Deferred Retirement Program Flexible Spending Accounts Roth IRA Tuition Assistance Program Computer Purchase Program NOTE: For detailed information regarding available benefits click here. You may also view Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding benefits. FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) The Florida Retirement System is a retirement plan designed to provide an income to a vested employee and his/her family when the employee retires, becomes partially or totally disabled, or dies prior to retirement. A defined benefit or defined contribution option may be chosen by the employee. TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Permanent, full-time employees are eligible for educational assistance funds. Contact the Human Resources Office for program details. HOLIDAYS Holidays are as follows: New Years Day Martin Luther King Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Veterans' Day Thanksgiving Day Friday following Thanksgiving Christmas Eve (IAFF*) Christmas Day Additional Christmas Holiday (All non-IAFF employees) 2 Floating Holidays (All non- IAFF employees) *IAFF – International Association of FirefightersPay periods are every two weeks, Monday through Sunday. Payday is Friday. International Association of Firefighters follow the General Contract 7k regarding holidays. Vacation Leave – Generous vacation accrual rates with payout of unused accrued leave, with some restrictions. For more detailed information regarding vacation leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-2 . Sick leave is earned at a rate of 4 hours per pay period by all permanent, full-time employees*. At the end of each fiscal year, eligible employees can convert up to 10 days of accrued sick leave to vacation leave on a 2:1 basis. For more detailed information regarding sick leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-3 *Accruals slightly different for IAFF employee.
Truckee Meadows Community College Presidential Leadership Profile
About the College
Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC), a omprehensive institution within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE), serves over 20,000 students annually through credit and noncredit courses at five sites across its service area. Established in 1971, TMCC contributes more than $678 million to the regional economy each year and has continuously expanded to meet the needs of Northern Nevada's growing economy. The college offers over 70 Associate degrees in Arts, Sciences, and Applied Sciences, more than 100 certificate programs, nine high-demand Bachelor’s degrees,workforce training, and courses for career development and personal enrichment. Known for its strong ties to the community, TMCC fosters a student-centered experience focused on academic excellence, student success, and lifelong learning through the dedication and care of its talented faculty and staff. The college employs 162 full-time faculty, 654 adjunct faculty, and a total of 1,229 employees, supported by an operational budget of $52 million.
TMCC is deeply committed to engaging and supporting students of all cultures, abilities, and ages,including English Language Learners, first-generation students, underserved populations, and refugees. As a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution and Majority-Minority Serving Institution, the college prioritizes closing opportunity gaps for students of color, driven by rapid demographic changes and increasing enrollment of Hispanic/Latino/Latina students. TMCC seeks to attract a culturally and academically diverse faculty, staff, and administration of the highest caliber, especially those with experience or expertise in high-impact practices that benefit traditional, underserved, and underrepresented student populations.
About the Area Nestled at the base of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Northern Nevada offers an exceptional quality of life, blending natural beauty, cultural richness, and economic opportunity. With over 300 days of sunshine and a vibrant four-season climate, the region is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. The Truckee River runs through the area, providing scenic spaces for recreation, while nearby Lake Tahoe and national forests offer world-class skiing, snowboarding, hiking, and biking. For those who appreciate arts and culture, Northern Nevada boasts a thriving scene, from its renowned art museum and public installations to events like the month-long Artown festival, showcasing the region’s dedication to creativity and community.
Beyond its natural and cultural allure, Northern Nevada is a thriving economic hub, attracting global companies like Microsoft, Lyten, Apple, Amazon, Panasonic, and Tesla. The area’s diverse economy encompasses advanced manufacturing, logistics, clean energy, EV and battery technology, aerospace, healthcare, education, and more. Entrepreneurs and businesses are drawn to the region for its strategic location, skilled workforce, and no state income tax, coupled with a lower-than-average commute time and a recently expanded international airport. Northern Nevada’s balance of smalltown charm and big-city amenities makes it an ideal place to live, work, and thrive, offering opportunities for individuals, families, and professionals to build a vibrant and connected lifestyle.
For more information visit: https://www.visitrenotahoe.com/
The President of TMCC will be a dynamic leader and strong collaborator who will embody and empower excellence, build on TMCC’s history, and lead the College in addressing the following opportunities and challenges:
• Continue to build partnerships, increase external funding, innovative programs, degrees and certifications, and support services to holistically address the needs of all students. • Cultivate strong relationships with constituents at all levels while continuously aligning TMCC around its Mission, Vision, and Values. • Provide visionary leadership, cultivate a climate of inclusion and trust, and focus on decisions that are in the best interest of all students. • Further strategic partnerships with business and industry and nimbly respond to changing workforce needs to ensure the viability of TMCC’s students in the job market upon program completion. • Demonstrate an understanding of business enterprise management and entrepreneurship. • Lead TMCC’s continued commitment to sustainability and climate goals in campus operations and infrastructure. • Strengthen and expand articulation agreements and career and technical programs, improve online learning, and collaborate with K-12 districts and other higher education institutions, while understanding Nevada’s unique educational structure. • Demonstrate exemplary stewardship of financial resources while navigating financial constraints at both the state and federal levels. • Continue to bolster TMCC’s economic development, workforce partnerships and training opportunities including those with Nevadaworks, Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR),the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) and Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN)
Ideal Characteristics:
• A student-focused leader with a commitment to academic excellence and student development. • A leader who builds an inclusive environment where all students and employees are treated respectfully and feel valued. • A visible spokesperson and thought leader who will develop business and community partnerships to further the economic development of the Reno-Sparks region to meet its educational and workforce needs. • An exceptional listener and collaborator who is committed to empowering, retaining, and building relationships with and bringing together faculty, staff, and administrators. • An active member of the community who has experience working with college foundations and donors to identify and secure external funding. • A champion of all students, including traditionally marginalized students, who is experienced in leading institutional efforts to bridge access and success gaps and who possesses and encourages individual as well as institutional cultural competency. • A unifier who recognizes the unique value and contributions of all areas of the college when working together to advance student success and retention. • Demonstrated ability to create community within a college. • An advocate for economically disadvantaged and first-generation college students. • Experience obtaining local, state and national funding and grants to ensure sustainability of educational programs and services, and continued affordability for students. • Supports the expansion of TMCC’s marketing efforts to ensure visibility and awareness of TMCC’s value to the community. • An advocate for student and employee access to mental health services. • Embraces shared governance by encouraging expressions of disparate views and opinions,valuing multiple perspectives, engaging constituents in formulating recommendations, and communicating final data-informed decisions effectively. • Understands and values collective bargaining agreements and working in a union environment. • Fosters relationships with faculty and prioritizes academic excellence. • Experience in advancing apprenticeship programs, continuing education, and micro-credentials. • Knowledgeable about the challenges and opportunities of the implementation of AI in the higher education sector and working with constituency groups to explore opportunities this tool offers. • A leader of integrity who is fair, open-minded, transparent, approachable, and cares about the safety and well-being of students and employees. • A fiscally responsible leader who understands the ebbs and flows of funding, is a financially sound steward of public funds, and who ensures that the use of financial resources is aligned with the college's values. • A passionate community college advocate who has experience building relationships with state legislators.
Preferred Qualifications: • Politically astute with expertise in building and sustaining strategic partnerships with local and state agencies, business and industry leaders, foundations, and community organizations to expand educational opportunities. • Experience working at a Hispanic-Serving Institution and/or Majority-Minority Serving Institution. • Strong understanding of the educational funding landscape of Nevada. • Academic leader with the ability to advance and implement TMCC’s Strategic Plan and Campus Master Plan. • Advance program relevance, technology, campus development, and recruitment initiatives that align with Northern Nevada’s growth and the needs of the region’s employers. • A track record of retaining great employees, leading salary assessments, and prioritizing human capital development.
Minimum Qualifications: • Master’s degree required. Preference for a doctorate from a regionally accredited institution. • Five years in a progressive senior executive role at a higher education institution and possess a deep understanding and a passion for the community college mission and values. • Classroom teaching experience. • Demonstrated experience managing large budgets, ensuring resource growth, and developing successful financial strategies. • Proven track record of advancing initiatives for marginalized students across a large and complex organization.
How to Apply:
The process is confidential until the finalist stage. To ensure full consideration, application materials should be received no later than March 10, 2025. The position will remain open until filled.
To apply go to http://www.acctsearches.org and upload your documents.
Candidates will need to have the following information or materials available to complete the application:
1. A letter of application (not to exceed 5 pages) that succinctly addresses the opportunities and challenges identified in the Position Profile and demonstrates how the candidate’s experience and professional qualifications prepare them to serve as the President of Truckee Meadows Community College. 2. A current resume including an email address and cellular telephone number. 3. A list of eight references: ex. two to three supervisors, two to three direct reports, and two to three faculty and/or staff members from current and former institutions.
For additional information, nominations, or confidential inquiries please contact:
• Deborah DiThomas, Ed.D., ACCT Search Consultant, at ddithomas5@gmail.com or (951) 961-6533 (mobile)
• Julie Golder, J.D., ACCT Vice President of Search Services, at jgolder@acct.org or (202) 384-5816 (mobile)
Full Time
Truckee Meadows Community College Presidential Leadership Profile
About the College
Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC), a omprehensive institution within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE), serves over 20,000 students annually through credit and noncredit courses at five sites across its service area. Established in 1971, TMCC contributes more than $678 million to the regional economy each year and has continuously expanded to meet the needs of Northern Nevada's growing economy. The college offers over 70 Associate degrees in Arts, Sciences, and Applied Sciences, more than 100 certificate programs, nine high-demand Bachelor’s degrees,workforce training, and courses for career development and personal enrichment. Known for its strong ties to the community, TMCC fosters a student-centered experience focused on academic excellence, student success, and lifelong learning through the dedication and care of its talented faculty and staff. The college employs 162 full-time faculty, 654 adjunct faculty, and a total of 1,229 employees, supported by an operational budget of $52 million.
TMCC is deeply committed to engaging and supporting students of all cultures, abilities, and ages,including English Language Learners, first-generation students, underserved populations, and refugees. As a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution and Majority-Minority Serving Institution, the college prioritizes closing opportunity gaps for students of color, driven by rapid demographic changes and increasing enrollment of Hispanic/Latino/Latina students. TMCC seeks to attract a culturally and academically diverse faculty, staff, and administration of the highest caliber, especially those with experience or expertise in high-impact practices that benefit traditional, underserved, and underrepresented student populations.
About the Area Nestled at the base of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Northern Nevada offers an exceptional quality of life, blending natural beauty, cultural richness, and economic opportunity. With over 300 days of sunshine and a vibrant four-season climate, the region is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. The Truckee River runs through the area, providing scenic spaces for recreation, while nearby Lake Tahoe and national forests offer world-class skiing, snowboarding, hiking, and biking. For those who appreciate arts and culture, Northern Nevada boasts a thriving scene, from its renowned art museum and public installations to events like the month-long Artown festival, showcasing the region’s dedication to creativity and community.
Beyond its natural and cultural allure, Northern Nevada is a thriving economic hub, attracting global companies like Microsoft, Lyten, Apple, Amazon, Panasonic, and Tesla. The area’s diverse economy encompasses advanced manufacturing, logistics, clean energy, EV and battery technology, aerospace, healthcare, education, and more. Entrepreneurs and businesses are drawn to the region for its strategic location, skilled workforce, and no state income tax, coupled with a lower-than-average commute time and a recently expanded international airport. Northern Nevada’s balance of smalltown charm and big-city amenities makes it an ideal place to live, work, and thrive, offering opportunities for individuals, families, and professionals to build a vibrant and connected lifestyle.
For more information visit: https://www.visitrenotahoe.com/
The President of TMCC will be a dynamic leader and strong collaborator who will embody and empower excellence, build on TMCC’s history, and lead the College in addressing the following opportunities and challenges:
• Continue to build partnerships, increase external funding, innovative programs, degrees and certifications, and support services to holistically address the needs of all students. • Cultivate strong relationships with constituents at all levels while continuously aligning TMCC around its Mission, Vision, and Values. • Provide visionary leadership, cultivate a climate of inclusion and trust, and focus on decisions that are in the best interest of all students. • Further strategic partnerships with business and industry and nimbly respond to changing workforce needs to ensure the viability of TMCC’s students in the job market upon program completion. • Demonstrate an understanding of business enterprise management and entrepreneurship. • Lead TMCC’s continued commitment to sustainability and climate goals in campus operations and infrastructure. • Strengthen and expand articulation agreements and career and technical programs, improve online learning, and collaborate with K-12 districts and other higher education institutions, while understanding Nevada’s unique educational structure. • Demonstrate exemplary stewardship of financial resources while navigating financial constraints at both the state and federal levels. • Continue to bolster TMCC’s economic development, workforce partnerships and training opportunities including those with Nevadaworks, Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR),the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) and Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN)
Ideal Characteristics:
• A student-focused leader with a commitment to academic excellence and student development. • A leader who builds an inclusive environment where all students and employees are treated respectfully and feel valued. • A visible spokesperson and thought leader who will develop business and community partnerships to further the economic development of the Reno-Sparks region to meet its educational and workforce needs. • An exceptional listener and collaborator who is committed to empowering, retaining, and building relationships with and bringing together faculty, staff, and administrators. • An active member of the community who has experience working with college foundations and donors to identify and secure external funding. • A champion of all students, including traditionally marginalized students, who is experienced in leading institutional efforts to bridge access and success gaps and who possesses and encourages individual as well as institutional cultural competency. • A unifier who recognizes the unique value and contributions of all areas of the college when working together to advance student success and retention. • Demonstrated ability to create community within a college. • An advocate for economically disadvantaged and first-generation college students. • Experience obtaining local, state and national funding and grants to ensure sustainability of educational programs and services, and continued affordability for students. • Supports the expansion of TMCC’s marketing efforts to ensure visibility and awareness of TMCC’s value to the community. • An advocate for student and employee access to mental health services. • Embraces shared governance by encouraging expressions of disparate views and opinions,valuing multiple perspectives, engaging constituents in formulating recommendations, and communicating final data-informed decisions effectively. • Understands and values collective bargaining agreements and working in a union environment. • Fosters relationships with faculty and prioritizes academic excellence. • Experience in advancing apprenticeship programs, continuing education, and micro-credentials. • Knowledgeable about the challenges and opportunities of the implementation of AI in the higher education sector and working with constituency groups to explore opportunities this tool offers. • A leader of integrity who is fair, open-minded, transparent, approachable, and cares about the safety and well-being of students and employees. • A fiscally responsible leader who understands the ebbs and flows of funding, is a financially sound steward of public funds, and who ensures that the use of financial resources is aligned with the college's values. • A passionate community college advocate who has experience building relationships with state legislators.
Preferred Qualifications: • Politically astute with expertise in building and sustaining strategic partnerships with local and state agencies, business and industry leaders, foundations, and community organizations to expand educational opportunities. • Experience working at a Hispanic-Serving Institution and/or Majority-Minority Serving Institution. • Strong understanding of the educational funding landscape of Nevada. • Academic leader with the ability to advance and implement TMCC’s Strategic Plan and Campus Master Plan. • Advance program relevance, technology, campus development, and recruitment initiatives that align with Northern Nevada’s growth and the needs of the region’s employers. • A track record of retaining great employees, leading salary assessments, and prioritizing human capital development.
Minimum Qualifications: • Master’s degree required. Preference for a doctorate from a regionally accredited institution. • Five years in a progressive senior executive role at a higher education institution and possess a deep understanding and a passion for the community college mission and values. • Classroom teaching experience. • Demonstrated experience managing large budgets, ensuring resource growth, and developing successful financial strategies. • Proven track record of advancing initiatives for marginalized students across a large and complex organization.
How to Apply:
The process is confidential until the finalist stage. To ensure full consideration, application materials should be received no later than March 10, 2025. The position will remain open until filled.
To apply go to http://www.acctsearches.org and upload your documents.
Candidates will need to have the following information or materials available to complete the application:
1. A letter of application (not to exceed 5 pages) that succinctly addresses the opportunities and challenges identified in the Position Profile and demonstrates how the candidate’s experience and professional qualifications prepare them to serve as the President of Truckee Meadows Community College. 2. A current resume including an email address and cellular telephone number. 3. A list of eight references: ex. two to three supervisors, two to three direct reports, and two to three faculty and/or staff members from current and former institutions.
For additional information, nominations, or confidential inquiries please contact:
• Deborah DiThomas, Ed.D., ACCT Search Consultant, at ddithomas5@gmail.com or (951) 961-6533 (mobile)
• Julie Golder, J.D., ACCT Vice President of Search Services, at jgolder@acct.org or (202) 384-5816 (mobile)
Alachua County Board of County Commissioners
Gainesville, FL
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in real estate, finance, business or public administration, or related field and three years of experience in community, housing, or economic development, real estate, grants, or finance; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience. Applicants within six months of meeting the minimum education/experience requirement may be considered for trainee status. A Valid Florida Driver License is required and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets the requirements of Alachua County policy #6-7; Motor Vehicle Records will be reviewed prior to employment. If, in the past 24-month period, the applicants Motor Vehicle Record has more than three (3) moving traffic infractions or three (3) or more at fault motor vehicle accidents (or combination of both and /or a conviction/pending charge for driving under the influence) or is in violation of any standard mandated by Federal or State Law or Regulation, the minimum qualifications are not met for the position. Successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required. This is a grant funded position. There are no rights to permanent employment. Position Summary This is responsible and professional work in all phases of economic development in support of affordable and workforce housing in the Alachua County Community Support Services Department, Housing Division. An employee assigned to this classification performs complex assignments and will serve as the coordinator for affordable and workforce housing strategic development, assist in the administration and use of Housing Trust Fund and Infrastructure Sales Tax Funds, manage real estate transactions, negotiate lease agreements, and will ensure compliance with grant regulations. Work is performed under the direction of a higher-level supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports, and observation of results obtained. Examples of Duties This is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work. Exudes a positive customer service focus. Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with core values including integrity, honesty, respect, diversity, innovation, accountability, and communication. Assist s in the administration and use of Housing Trust Fund and Infrastructure Sales Tax funds. Assists with the creation and implementation of housing and economic development projects and coordinate developer negotiation efforts related to the development of County-owned surplus properties and public/private partnership efforts. Plans, develops, pursues, identifies, coordinates, and administers affordable housing residential projects; assists in coordinating land acquisitions and clearing, financing and construction activities in accordance with program policies and requirements; prepares requirements and specifications for redevelopment projects and real estate closing documents. Ensures project compliance with grant regulations; negotiates, prepares, and administers contracts and agreements; monitors timeliness and performance requirements; manages real estate transactions and negotiates lease agreements. Compiles and analyzes data that may impact the need for and preservation of affordable housing in the County and creates reports, maps, and other visualizations to present and share findings. Related data may include, but is not limited to economic trends, housing costs, demographic characteristics, and land use trends. Performs the necessary underwriting analysis and subsidy layering reviews in accordance with federal, state , and local standards for proposed housing development and rental projects. Develops, handles, and maintains criteria used to evaluate proposed housing development and rental projects. Participates as the financial expert as part of scoring or selection panel for proposed housing projects. Represents the County at housing related organizations and events. Engages with the development community, non-profits, and other agencies to expedite affordable housing projects and ideas. Completes quarterly reconciliation of associated systems. Reviews payment requests to ensure the request complies with contractual requirements and project pro forms development budgets. Coordinates payments to ensure construction progress is accurate. Reviews projects for compliance or breach of contract issues as part of the compliance review process. Drives a County and/or personal vehicle for property visits, monitoring visits at various sites, and logistics and development meetings throughout the county. Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency. NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of (or ability to learn) local, state, and federal regulations related to economic development, affordable housing, and housing development. Knowledge of real estate-related transactions and paperwork including preparation of loans, loan settlement procedures, title and closing documents for real estate. Knowledge of standard business and management practices and procedures, office practices, procedures, and equipment. Knowledge of record keeping, report preparation, and electronic and paper filing methods. Knowledge of general office policies and procedures, computers, and general office equipment. Skills in operating a computer and related software including, but not limited to, Microsoft programs, grant management and loan servicing software. Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word. General principles of accounting or bookkeeping skills. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, including public speaking and preparing written reports and memoranda. Ability to service and manage loans and grants. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to analyze and interpret data to forecast trends, make informed decisions, and to create reports. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear, and use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; stoop, kneel, or crouch; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Supplemental Information Law degree, legal studies, and/or legal experience is acceptable. Banking experience may be acceptable. Master's degree in acceptable field desired but not required. An organization is only as good as the people it employs. To attract and retain the best team possible, the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners offers a competitive benefit program. We believe that if we expect our employees to support the County, we must first support the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families, now and as they plan for their future.BoCC-Contributed Benefits Medical/Health Insurance Employee Life Insurance Florida Retirement System Employee Assistance Program Optional Benefits Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance Deferred Retirement Program Flexible Spending Accounts Roth IRA Tuition Assistance Program Computer Purchase Program NOTE: For detailed information regarding available benefits click here. You may also view Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding benefits. FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) The Florida Retirement System is a retirement plan designed to provide an income to a vested employee and his/her family when the employee retires, becomes partially or totally disabled, or dies prior to retirement. A defined benefit or defined contribution option may be chosen by the employee. TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Permanent, full-time employees are eligible for educational assistance funds. Contact the Human Resources Office for program details. HOLIDAYS Holidays are as follows: New Years Day Martin Luther King Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Veterans' Day Thanksgiving Day Friday following Thanksgiving Christmas Eve (IAFF*) Christmas Day Additional Christmas Holiday (All non-IAFF employees) 2 Floating Holidays (All non- IAFF employees) *IAFF – International Association of FirefightersPay periods are every two weeks, Monday through Sunday. Payday is Friday. International Association of Firefighters follow the General Contract 7k regarding holidays. Vacation Leave – Generous vacation accrual rates with payout of unused accrued leave, with some restrictions. For more detailed information regarding vacation leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-2 . Sick leave is earned at a rate of 4 hours per pay period by all permanent, full-time employees*. At the end of each fiscal year, eligible employees can convert up to 10 days of accrued sick leave to vacation leave on a 2:1 basis. For more detailed information regarding sick leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-3 *Accruals slightly different for IAFF employee.
Full-time
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in real estate, finance, business or public administration, or related field and three years of experience in community, housing, or economic development, real estate, grants, or finance; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience. Applicants within six months of meeting the minimum education/experience requirement may be considered for trainee status. A Valid Florida Driver License is required and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets the requirements of Alachua County policy #6-7; Motor Vehicle Records will be reviewed prior to employment. If, in the past 24-month period, the applicants Motor Vehicle Record has more than three (3) moving traffic infractions or three (3) or more at fault motor vehicle accidents (or combination of both and /or a conviction/pending charge for driving under the influence) or is in violation of any standard mandated by Federal or State Law or Regulation, the minimum qualifications are not met for the position. Successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required. This is a grant funded position. There are no rights to permanent employment. Position Summary This is responsible and professional work in all phases of economic development in support of affordable and workforce housing in the Alachua County Community Support Services Department, Housing Division. An employee assigned to this classification performs complex assignments and will serve as the coordinator for affordable and workforce housing strategic development, assist in the administration and use of Housing Trust Fund and Infrastructure Sales Tax Funds, manage real estate transactions, negotiate lease agreements, and will ensure compliance with grant regulations. Work is performed under the direction of a higher-level supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports, and observation of results obtained. Examples of Duties This is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work. Exudes a positive customer service focus. Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with core values including integrity, honesty, respect, diversity, innovation, accountability, and communication. Assist s in the administration and use of Housing Trust Fund and Infrastructure Sales Tax funds. Assists with the creation and implementation of housing and economic development projects and coordinate developer negotiation efforts related to the development of County-owned surplus properties and public/private partnership efforts. Plans, develops, pursues, identifies, coordinates, and administers affordable housing residential projects; assists in coordinating land acquisitions and clearing, financing and construction activities in accordance with program policies and requirements; prepares requirements and specifications for redevelopment projects and real estate closing documents. Ensures project compliance with grant regulations; negotiates, prepares, and administers contracts and agreements; monitors timeliness and performance requirements; manages real estate transactions and negotiates lease agreements. Compiles and analyzes data that may impact the need for and preservation of affordable housing in the County and creates reports, maps, and other visualizations to present and share findings. Related data may include, but is not limited to economic trends, housing costs, demographic characteristics, and land use trends. Performs the necessary underwriting analysis and subsidy layering reviews in accordance with federal, state , and local standards for proposed housing development and rental projects. Develops, handles, and maintains criteria used to evaluate proposed housing development and rental projects. Participates as the financial expert as part of scoring or selection panel for proposed housing projects. Represents the County at housing related organizations and events. Engages with the development community, non-profits, and other agencies to expedite affordable housing projects and ideas. Completes quarterly reconciliation of associated systems. Reviews payment requests to ensure the request complies with contractual requirements and project pro forms development budgets. Coordinates payments to ensure construction progress is accurate. Reviews projects for compliance or breach of contract issues as part of the compliance review process. Drives a County and/or personal vehicle for property visits, monitoring visits at various sites, and logistics and development meetings throughout the county. Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency. NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of (or ability to learn) local, state, and federal regulations related to economic development, affordable housing, and housing development. Knowledge of real estate-related transactions and paperwork including preparation of loans, loan settlement procedures, title and closing documents for real estate. Knowledge of standard business and management practices and procedures, office practices, procedures, and equipment. Knowledge of record keeping, report preparation, and electronic and paper filing methods. Knowledge of general office policies and procedures, computers, and general office equipment. Skills in operating a computer and related software including, but not limited to, Microsoft programs, grant management and loan servicing software. Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word. General principles of accounting or bookkeeping skills. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, including public speaking and preparing written reports and memoranda. Ability to service and manage loans and grants. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to analyze and interpret data to forecast trends, make informed decisions, and to create reports. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear, and use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; stoop, kneel, or crouch; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Supplemental Information Law degree, legal studies, and/or legal experience is acceptable. Banking experience may be acceptable. Master's degree in acceptable field desired but not required. An organization is only as good as the people it employs. To attract and retain the best team possible, the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners offers a competitive benefit program. We believe that if we expect our employees to support the County, we must first support the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families, now and as they plan for their future.BoCC-Contributed Benefits Medical/Health Insurance Employee Life Insurance Florida Retirement System Employee Assistance Program Optional Benefits Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance Deferred Retirement Program Flexible Spending Accounts Roth IRA Tuition Assistance Program Computer Purchase Program NOTE: For detailed information regarding available benefits click here. You may also view Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding benefits. FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) The Florida Retirement System is a retirement plan designed to provide an income to a vested employee and his/her family when the employee retires, becomes partially or totally disabled, or dies prior to retirement. A defined benefit or defined contribution option may be chosen by the employee. TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Permanent, full-time employees are eligible for educational assistance funds. Contact the Human Resources Office for program details. HOLIDAYS Holidays are as follows: New Years Day Martin Luther King Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Veterans' Day Thanksgiving Day Friday following Thanksgiving Christmas Eve (IAFF*) Christmas Day Additional Christmas Holiday (All non-IAFF employees) 2 Floating Holidays (All non- IAFF employees) *IAFF – International Association of FirefightersPay periods are every two weeks, Monday through Sunday. Payday is Friday. International Association of Firefighters follow the General Contract 7k regarding holidays. Vacation Leave – Generous vacation accrual rates with payout of unused accrued leave, with some restrictions. For more detailed information regarding vacation leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-2 . Sick leave is earned at a rate of 4 hours per pay period by all permanent, full-time employees*. At the end of each fiscal year, eligible employees can convert up to 10 days of accrued sick leave to vacation leave on a 2:1 basis. For more detailed information regarding sick leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-3 *Accruals slightly different for IAFF employee.
Montgomery County, MD Government
Wheaton, Wheaton-Glenmont, MD, USA
Program Specialist II (Tree Montgomery Program), Grade 21 Montgomery County Government Department of Environmental Protection 2425 Reedie Drive, Wheaton, Maryland 20902
Salary Range: $68,501 to $108,899
The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is a nationally recognized and award-winning agency with the mission to enhance the quality of life in our community by protecting and improving Montgomery County’s air, water, and land in a sustainable, innovative, inclusive, and industry-leading way while fostering smart growth, a thriving more sustainable economy and healthy communities. DEP is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and values diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and cultures. DEP encourages BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color), immigrants, women, LGBTQIA+, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR The Department of Environmental Protection is seeking an experienced Program Specialist II to assist with the development and implementation of an efficient inspection program as well as conducting inspections and other in-field activities for the Tree Montgomery shade tree planting program. This tree planting program is consistent with the goals of the Montgomery County Tree Canopy Law , the MS4 permit , and the Climate Action Plan.
The ideal candidate will have considerable knowledge of shade trees, planting and establishing young trees, and evaluating growing conditions for trees, as well as experience in providing guidance to property owners and contractors to improve tree survival, identifying and correcting issues with newly installed trees, and understanding maps and development plans.
The successful candidate will have the ability to convey technical information regarding trees and build strong relationships to assist people equitably, effectively, and tactfully as well as work in a collaborative environment within a large organization with multiple priorities.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING This position will be responsible for implementing an efficient inspection program, as well as identifying and carrying out a range of field adjustments to enhance the long-term survival of newly planted trees. Activities will center on working with other Tree Montgomery staff, applicants to the Tree Montgomery program, and planting contractors and their in-field crews to help meet program goals by inspecting newly planted trees, reporting outcomes, identifying solutions, and working with all stakeholders to implement adjustments. This position will also assist with managing data and maps pertaining to applicants, orders, inspections, and invoicing.
Key duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
Carrying out most aspects of the inspection program including completing inspections of newly planted shade trees before, during, and after installation.
Monitoring activities of contractors for compliance with contracts and industry standards.
Identifying and approving or completing a range of field adjustments to enhance long-term survival of newly planted trees.
Establishing and maintaining communication with contractor’s field representatives and interacting with participants and stakeholders in the Tree Montgomery program.
Advising staff and program participants of outcomes and needed corrections for trees and working with staff and contractors to identify and implement enhancements to the Tree Montgomery program.
Maintaining up-to-date and accurate information about trees planted by the Tree Montgomery program using databases, spreadsheets, mapping and other electronic systems to fully document orders, plantings, inspections, and invoicing.
Overseeing most aspects of the inspection program for trees reported for credit under the County’s MS4 permit by performing inspections and handling associated tasks to complete required inspections and ensuring compliance with the permit.
Possession of a Maryland Tree Expert license or certification as an arborist by an accredited program is a plus.
Bilingual applicants in the Spanish/English languages are encouraged to apply . If the candidate selected for this position possesses multilingual skills, they will be required to successfully pass an examination assessing oral communication, reading comprehension, and interpreting skills. For Advanced proficiency, the candidate must also pass an examination requiring translating text from Spanish to English and vice versa.
The majority of the work is performed outside and requires considerable daily driving between work sites. This position is subject to some light physical effort. This includes standing or driving for long periods of time, walking long distances over varying terrain and occasional stooping, bending, and reaching. Some activities may occasionally require using hand tools from the ground level including hand pruners, loppers, and carrying small branches removed from newly planted trees. Working outside in most weather conditions is involved.
This position requires possession of a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive a County vehicle to travel in all areas of Montgomery County to perform site visits to evaluate newly installed trees or participating properties for compliance with program requirements and industry standards, inspect contractor plantings, and generally to perform work and attend meetings at locations outside the office. Most of the site visits will be in areas of the County lacking in readily available public transportation.
Occasional evening or weekend work outside of normal business hours may be required.
To ensure a positive workplace and to comply with federal, state and County laws, the incumbent is responsible for completing mandatory trainings within the first three to six months or within the specified timeframe.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Experience: Two (2) years of professional experience in tree planting, tree inspection or evaluation programs, arboriculture, forest technology, forestry, or tree nursery operations. Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree. Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education or experience may be substituted. License: Possession and maintenance at all times of a valid Class “C” (or equivalent) driver’s license from the applicant’s state of residence is required.
PREFERRED CRITERIA, INTERVIEW PREFERENCES All Applicants will be reviewed by the Office of Human Resources (OHR) for minimum qualifications. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications will be rated “Qualified,” placed on the Eligible List, and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade or higher will be placed on the Eligible List as a “Transfer” candidate and may be considered for an interview.
Preference for interviews will be given to applicants with experience in the following. Please address this information in a separate section of the resume.
Experience with and knowledge of tree species, site requirements, planting techniques, and care and maintenance of young trees to provide guidance to contractors and program participants regarding newly planted shade trees.
Experience in communicating and collaborating with field crews, individuals, homeowners, business owners, and/or the public, particularly related to trees and the care of young trees.
Experience in inspecting young trees for compliance with industry standards and/or contract specifications, summarizing findings concisely, and using findings to recommend actions needed to correct issues or enhance program procedures and requirements.
Experience maintaining detailed information and data, accurately and timely, in databases and spreadsheets.
If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.
Montgomery County Government offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits.
To view the complete job announcement, review our comprehensive benefits and to apply, please visit Program Specialist, Tree Montgomery Program (Program Specialist II, Grade 21) .
The Job Number for the Program Specialist II recruitment is 2025-00045 . Interested candidates must create an online account in order to apply.
This Recruitment Closes February 19, 2025 .
If interested in other DEP job opportunities, please filter by “Department” and click on Department of Environmental Protection.
All resume submissions must address the preferred criteria for the position, preferably in a separate section of the resume.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to review the Resume Preparation Tips listed under the “Career Resources” tab at https://www.Work4MCG.com
EOE. M/F/H.
Full Time
Program Specialist II (Tree Montgomery Program), Grade 21 Montgomery County Government Department of Environmental Protection 2425 Reedie Drive, Wheaton, Maryland 20902
Salary Range: $68,501 to $108,899
The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is a nationally recognized and award-winning agency with the mission to enhance the quality of life in our community by protecting and improving Montgomery County’s air, water, and land in a sustainable, innovative, inclusive, and industry-leading way while fostering smart growth, a thriving more sustainable economy and healthy communities. DEP is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and values diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and cultures. DEP encourages BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color), immigrants, women, LGBTQIA+, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR The Department of Environmental Protection is seeking an experienced Program Specialist II to assist with the development and implementation of an efficient inspection program as well as conducting inspections and other in-field activities for the Tree Montgomery shade tree planting program. This tree planting program is consistent with the goals of the Montgomery County Tree Canopy Law , the MS4 permit , and the Climate Action Plan.
The ideal candidate will have considerable knowledge of shade trees, planting and establishing young trees, and evaluating growing conditions for trees, as well as experience in providing guidance to property owners and contractors to improve tree survival, identifying and correcting issues with newly installed trees, and understanding maps and development plans.
The successful candidate will have the ability to convey technical information regarding trees and build strong relationships to assist people equitably, effectively, and tactfully as well as work in a collaborative environment within a large organization with multiple priorities.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING This position will be responsible for implementing an efficient inspection program, as well as identifying and carrying out a range of field adjustments to enhance the long-term survival of newly planted trees. Activities will center on working with other Tree Montgomery staff, applicants to the Tree Montgomery program, and planting contractors and their in-field crews to help meet program goals by inspecting newly planted trees, reporting outcomes, identifying solutions, and working with all stakeholders to implement adjustments. This position will also assist with managing data and maps pertaining to applicants, orders, inspections, and invoicing.
Key duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
Carrying out most aspects of the inspection program including completing inspections of newly planted shade trees before, during, and after installation.
Monitoring activities of contractors for compliance with contracts and industry standards.
Identifying and approving or completing a range of field adjustments to enhance long-term survival of newly planted trees.
Establishing and maintaining communication with contractor’s field representatives and interacting with participants and stakeholders in the Tree Montgomery program.
Advising staff and program participants of outcomes and needed corrections for trees and working with staff and contractors to identify and implement enhancements to the Tree Montgomery program.
Maintaining up-to-date and accurate information about trees planted by the Tree Montgomery program using databases, spreadsheets, mapping and other electronic systems to fully document orders, plantings, inspections, and invoicing.
Overseeing most aspects of the inspection program for trees reported for credit under the County’s MS4 permit by performing inspections and handling associated tasks to complete required inspections and ensuring compliance with the permit.
Possession of a Maryland Tree Expert license or certification as an arborist by an accredited program is a plus.
Bilingual applicants in the Spanish/English languages are encouraged to apply . If the candidate selected for this position possesses multilingual skills, they will be required to successfully pass an examination assessing oral communication, reading comprehension, and interpreting skills. For Advanced proficiency, the candidate must also pass an examination requiring translating text from Spanish to English and vice versa.
The majority of the work is performed outside and requires considerable daily driving between work sites. This position is subject to some light physical effort. This includes standing or driving for long periods of time, walking long distances over varying terrain and occasional stooping, bending, and reaching. Some activities may occasionally require using hand tools from the ground level including hand pruners, loppers, and carrying small branches removed from newly planted trees. Working outside in most weather conditions is involved.
This position requires possession of a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive a County vehicle to travel in all areas of Montgomery County to perform site visits to evaluate newly installed trees or participating properties for compliance with program requirements and industry standards, inspect contractor plantings, and generally to perform work and attend meetings at locations outside the office. Most of the site visits will be in areas of the County lacking in readily available public transportation.
Occasional evening or weekend work outside of normal business hours may be required.
To ensure a positive workplace and to comply with federal, state and County laws, the incumbent is responsible for completing mandatory trainings within the first three to six months or within the specified timeframe.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Experience: Two (2) years of professional experience in tree planting, tree inspection or evaluation programs, arboriculture, forest technology, forestry, or tree nursery operations. Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree. Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education or experience may be substituted. License: Possession and maintenance at all times of a valid Class “C” (or equivalent) driver’s license from the applicant’s state of residence is required.
PREFERRED CRITERIA, INTERVIEW PREFERENCES All Applicants will be reviewed by the Office of Human Resources (OHR) for minimum qualifications. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications will be rated “Qualified,” placed on the Eligible List, and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade or higher will be placed on the Eligible List as a “Transfer” candidate and may be considered for an interview.
Preference for interviews will be given to applicants with experience in the following. Please address this information in a separate section of the resume.
Experience with and knowledge of tree species, site requirements, planting techniques, and care and maintenance of young trees to provide guidance to contractors and program participants regarding newly planted shade trees.
Experience in communicating and collaborating with field crews, individuals, homeowners, business owners, and/or the public, particularly related to trees and the care of young trees.
Experience in inspecting young trees for compliance with industry standards and/or contract specifications, summarizing findings concisely, and using findings to recommend actions needed to correct issues or enhance program procedures and requirements.
Experience maintaining detailed information and data, accurately and timely, in databases and spreadsheets.
If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.
Montgomery County Government offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits.
To view the complete job announcement, review our comprehensive benefits and to apply, please visit Program Specialist, Tree Montgomery Program (Program Specialist II, Grade 21) .
The Job Number for the Program Specialist II recruitment is 2025-00045 . Interested candidates must create an online account in order to apply.
This Recruitment Closes February 19, 2025 .
If interested in other DEP job opportunities, please filter by “Department” and click on Department of Environmental Protection.
All resume submissions must address the preferred criteria for the position, preferably in a separate section of the resume.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to review the Resume Preparation Tips listed under the “Career Resources” tab at https://www.Work4MCG.com
EOE. M/F/H.
Caring Across Generations
Senior Director of Development
Position: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports To: Chief of Advocacy & Campaigns
Direct Reports: Associate Director of Development, Manager of Development, Development Systems Assistant
Starting Salary: $125,000
Start Date: Mid March, 2025
Work Location: Remote within the United States, travel up to 20% for org events and retreats
Non-bargain unit role.
Overview
About Caring Across Generations:
Caring Across Generations is a national organization working to make care more affordable and accessible at every stage of life, while making sure caregivers are treated with respect and dignity. Founded in 2011 by Sarita Gupta and Ai-jen Poo, our campaign is focused on creating change in three ways: organizing a powerful movement of the Caring Majority — the majority of Americans who are directly affected by the need for care; fighting for groundbreaking policy at the state and federal level; and changing hearts and minds through storytelling, pop culture interventions and cultural organizing.
About the Position:
The Senior Director of Development will serve as the primary strategic leader within Caring Across Generations' Development department. This role involves collaboration with the Chief of Advocacy & Campaigns and Management Team to execute the organization's resource-building strategy across various revenue streams, encompassing foundation giving, corporate engagement, earned revenue, individual giving, and other philanthropic sector engagements. The Senior Director of Development will design and spearhead all donor-related initiatives, working with leadership to identify, explore, pitch, and maintain deep connections with invested funders, overseeing the creation of all grant and briefing materials. This role will be essential in driving the growth and sustainability of Caring Across Generations through effective donor stewardship and resource mobilization.
Responsibilities:
The primary responsibility will be to enhance and optimize the resource-building strategy across diverse revenue streams, encompassing foundation grants, corporate partnerships, earned revenue channels, individual donations, and broader engagement within the philanthropic sector. This role will work closely across Caring Across’ teams to support the advancement of cultivation, stewardship, and engagement efforts for both micro-individual gifts and major donors. In addition to moving forward donor engagement, the conceptualization and execution of strategic initiatives aimed at cultivating and nurturing meaningful relationships with dedicated funders is another critical responsibility.
Donor Engagement and Relationship Building:
Lead and drive all donor-related initiatives, conceptualizing and implementing strategies to establish and maintain strong connections with invested funders.
Collaborate with organizational leadership to craft accurate and resonant narratives that align with donor interests and priorities.
Employ digital platforms and techniques to enhance donor engagement, tailoring approaches to various donor segments and fostering a people-centered donor culture.
Collaborate with Digital, Communications, and Campaigns Departments on regular engagement campaigns.
Resource-Building Strategy Enhancement:
Spearhead the refinement and execution of the organization's resource-building strategy, ensuring alignment with overarching goals.
Leverage advanced digital expertise to cultivate micro-individual gifts and major donors.
Utilize data-driven insights and best practices to analyze and address resource-related challenges, ensuring alignment with the organization's strategic objectives and evolving initiatives.
Financial Systems and Planning Integration:
Collaborate closely with the Finance team to integrate financial systems into the development strategy, ensuring a synchronized approach to fundraising and budgeting.
Actively contributing to the allocation of resources and aligning fundraising efforts with the organization's financial plan, and supporting annual planning and progress.
Play a key role in the creation and balancing of budgets by providing critical insights into the fundraising impact, ensuring fiscal responsibility, and contributing to the organization's financial sustainability.
Evaluate the financial impact of fundraising initiatives, utilizing financial acumen to measure success, identify areas for improvement, and inform strategic decision-making.
Grant Proposal and Donor Briefing Material Development:
Oversee the creation and refinement of comprehensive grant proposals and briefing materials, ensuring persuasive and compelling communication of the organization's mission, impact, and goals.
Collaborate with leadership to provide accurate and compelling reporting narratives.
Serve as a subject matter expert in crafting grant proposals and materials, while ensuring collateral aligns with organizational values, is relevant to the philanthropic conversation, and adheres to industry standards.
Operational and Team Management:
Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to the development team, fostering a collaborative and results-driven work environment that encourages innovation and excellence.
Delegate responsibilities, set priorities, and empower team members to excel in their roles. Support professional growth through regular feedback, skill development, and opportunities for advancement.
Manage and allocate resources, including budget and staffing, to ensure the successful execution of fundraising initiatives. Monitor expenses, analyze financial data, and make strategic decisions to optimize the allocation of funds for maximum impact.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including communications, marketing, and programmatic teams, to ensure cohesive and integrated fundraising efforts. Foster a culture of collaboration, sharing information and insights to enhance donor engagement and achieve organizational goals.
Foster a values-based and results-driven approach to resource mobilization, encouraging cross-functional collaboration and alignment with organizational culture
Qualifications & Skills
Leadership experience in non profit development, fundraising, or organizational management for a minimum of 12+ years, showcasing a track record of successfully leading, executing, and prioritizing initiatives spanning diverse revenue streams and donor segments including online audiences.
5+ of supervisory experience, providing effective feedback and developing personal growth opportunities for staff.
Strong analytical and data-driven mindset, utilizing metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of fundraising initiatives, inform strategic decision-making, and supporter list hygiene.
5-8 years of utilizing technology tools and platforms that support fundraising and development efforts, such as advocacy-based CRM systems, online donation platforms, and data analytics tools – including reconciling donations across platforms, creating tagging taxonomies, running reports, performing list hygiene , and setting up payment processors.
5-8 years of experience in utilizing financial systems for fundraising strategies, platforms, and technologies for donor cultivation, stewardship, and engagement. This includes expertise in managing payment processors, contributing to budget creation, and ensuring financial alignment with fundraising initiatives.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling and engaging grant proposals, briefing materials, email and action page copy, and donor communications.
Proven proficiency in devising and executing resource-building strategies, leveraging a combination of foundation grants, corporate partnerships, earned revenue, individual giving, and philanthropic sector engagement.
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, senior leadership, and external stakeholders to achieve fundraising goals and advance organizational missions.
Demonstrated commitment to racial equity, gender justice, and to empowering low- and moderate-income communities, communities of color, and immigrant communities.
Acts with high integrity, professionalism, low ego, and camaraderie.
Commitment to the organization’s mission, values, and aspirations, and be able to render these values into action.
What we offer you in return and why you would love being a part of our team!
We are 100% virtual (with occasional travel for events & retreats).
Care is in our name; it is deeply embedded in our culture and our team consists of mostly current or former caregivers. We are fully supportive of your wellbeing, and offer a flexible work schedule to account for your care needs.
We offer a virtual office budget which includes home office set up and a cell phone and Internet stipend .
Generous paid time off, including 15 paid holidays, 12 days of PTO and 12 days of sick leave, Paid Family Leave, in addition to a full-org vacation of one week in the summer and two weeks at the end of year .
3% 401k Match.
100% paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance. Long-Term Disability Insurance is paid by the employee at a very minimal cost.
Work with a world-class team that looks and is like you (older adults, Black people and people of color, LGBTQIA+, disabled people and more are all fully represented here).
We offer learning and growth opportunities, including an annual allowance for professional development .
You have an opportunity to live a values-aligned work-life.
Employee discounts for select stores, travel packages and restaurants.
A fun team environment, even while we are busy changing the world.
How to Apply:
Candidates will be considered on a rolling basis until it is filled, but preference will be given to those who apply by February 5th, 2025.
Please apply at the following link: https://caringacross.bamboohr.com/careers/45
A pplications should include:
A resume
In lieu of a cover letter, responses to the following questions:
What motivates you about this role at Caring Across? (suggested word limit: 200)
Please describe your process of identifying and cultivating funders. (200 words max)
Describe your management style and how you navigate the needs of the team with the organization’s fundraising goals. (200 words max)
Caring Across Generations is committed to fostering and maintaining a work environment where diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are fully integrated into everything we do. As such, we strongly prioritize and embrace Black, Indigenous and people of color; a multigenerational workforce; LGBTQ+; those across religious and spiritual affiliations; and people with disabilities to join our representative and highly talented team.
Full Time
Caring Across Generations
Senior Director of Development
Position: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports To: Chief of Advocacy & Campaigns
Direct Reports: Associate Director of Development, Manager of Development, Development Systems Assistant
Starting Salary: $125,000
Start Date: Mid March, 2025
Work Location: Remote within the United States, travel up to 20% for org events and retreats
Non-bargain unit role.
Overview
About Caring Across Generations:
Caring Across Generations is a national organization working to make care more affordable and accessible at every stage of life, while making sure caregivers are treated with respect and dignity. Founded in 2011 by Sarita Gupta and Ai-jen Poo, our campaign is focused on creating change in three ways: organizing a powerful movement of the Caring Majority — the majority of Americans who are directly affected by the need for care; fighting for groundbreaking policy at the state and federal level; and changing hearts and minds through storytelling, pop culture interventions and cultural organizing.
About the Position:
The Senior Director of Development will serve as the primary strategic leader within Caring Across Generations' Development department. This role involves collaboration with the Chief of Advocacy & Campaigns and Management Team to execute the organization's resource-building strategy across various revenue streams, encompassing foundation giving, corporate engagement, earned revenue, individual giving, and other philanthropic sector engagements. The Senior Director of Development will design and spearhead all donor-related initiatives, working with leadership to identify, explore, pitch, and maintain deep connections with invested funders, overseeing the creation of all grant and briefing materials. This role will be essential in driving the growth and sustainability of Caring Across Generations through effective donor stewardship and resource mobilization.
Responsibilities:
The primary responsibility will be to enhance and optimize the resource-building strategy across diverse revenue streams, encompassing foundation grants, corporate partnerships, earned revenue channels, individual donations, and broader engagement within the philanthropic sector. This role will work closely across Caring Across’ teams to support the advancement of cultivation, stewardship, and engagement efforts for both micro-individual gifts and major donors. In addition to moving forward donor engagement, the conceptualization and execution of strategic initiatives aimed at cultivating and nurturing meaningful relationships with dedicated funders is another critical responsibility.
Donor Engagement and Relationship Building:
Lead and drive all donor-related initiatives, conceptualizing and implementing strategies to establish and maintain strong connections with invested funders.
Collaborate with organizational leadership to craft accurate and resonant narratives that align with donor interests and priorities.
Employ digital platforms and techniques to enhance donor engagement, tailoring approaches to various donor segments and fostering a people-centered donor culture.
Collaborate with Digital, Communications, and Campaigns Departments on regular engagement campaigns.
Resource-Building Strategy Enhancement:
Spearhead the refinement and execution of the organization's resource-building strategy, ensuring alignment with overarching goals.
Leverage advanced digital expertise to cultivate micro-individual gifts and major donors.
Utilize data-driven insights and best practices to analyze and address resource-related challenges, ensuring alignment with the organization's strategic objectives and evolving initiatives.
Financial Systems and Planning Integration:
Collaborate closely with the Finance team to integrate financial systems into the development strategy, ensuring a synchronized approach to fundraising and budgeting.
Actively contributing to the allocation of resources and aligning fundraising efforts with the organization's financial plan, and supporting annual planning and progress.
Play a key role in the creation and balancing of budgets by providing critical insights into the fundraising impact, ensuring fiscal responsibility, and contributing to the organization's financial sustainability.
Evaluate the financial impact of fundraising initiatives, utilizing financial acumen to measure success, identify areas for improvement, and inform strategic decision-making.
Grant Proposal and Donor Briefing Material Development:
Oversee the creation and refinement of comprehensive grant proposals and briefing materials, ensuring persuasive and compelling communication of the organization's mission, impact, and goals.
Collaborate with leadership to provide accurate and compelling reporting narratives.
Serve as a subject matter expert in crafting grant proposals and materials, while ensuring collateral aligns with organizational values, is relevant to the philanthropic conversation, and adheres to industry standards.
Operational and Team Management:
Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to the development team, fostering a collaborative and results-driven work environment that encourages innovation and excellence.
Delegate responsibilities, set priorities, and empower team members to excel in their roles. Support professional growth through regular feedback, skill development, and opportunities for advancement.
Manage and allocate resources, including budget and staffing, to ensure the successful execution of fundraising initiatives. Monitor expenses, analyze financial data, and make strategic decisions to optimize the allocation of funds for maximum impact.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including communications, marketing, and programmatic teams, to ensure cohesive and integrated fundraising efforts. Foster a culture of collaboration, sharing information and insights to enhance donor engagement and achieve organizational goals.
Foster a values-based and results-driven approach to resource mobilization, encouraging cross-functional collaboration and alignment with organizational culture
Qualifications & Skills
Leadership experience in non profit development, fundraising, or organizational management for a minimum of 12+ years, showcasing a track record of successfully leading, executing, and prioritizing initiatives spanning diverse revenue streams and donor segments including online audiences.
5+ of supervisory experience, providing effective feedback and developing personal growth opportunities for staff.
Strong analytical and data-driven mindset, utilizing metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of fundraising initiatives, inform strategic decision-making, and supporter list hygiene.
5-8 years of utilizing technology tools and platforms that support fundraising and development efforts, such as advocacy-based CRM systems, online donation platforms, and data analytics tools – including reconciling donations across platforms, creating tagging taxonomies, running reports, performing list hygiene , and setting up payment processors.
5-8 years of experience in utilizing financial systems for fundraising strategies, platforms, and technologies for donor cultivation, stewardship, and engagement. This includes expertise in managing payment processors, contributing to budget creation, and ensuring financial alignment with fundraising initiatives.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling and engaging grant proposals, briefing materials, email and action page copy, and donor communications.
Proven proficiency in devising and executing resource-building strategies, leveraging a combination of foundation grants, corporate partnerships, earned revenue, individual giving, and philanthropic sector engagement.
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, senior leadership, and external stakeholders to achieve fundraising goals and advance organizational missions.
Demonstrated commitment to racial equity, gender justice, and to empowering low- and moderate-income communities, communities of color, and immigrant communities.
Acts with high integrity, professionalism, low ego, and camaraderie.
Commitment to the organization’s mission, values, and aspirations, and be able to render these values into action.
What we offer you in return and why you would love being a part of our team!
We are 100% virtual (with occasional travel for events & retreats).
Care is in our name; it is deeply embedded in our culture and our team consists of mostly current or former caregivers. We are fully supportive of your wellbeing, and offer a flexible work schedule to account for your care needs.
We offer a virtual office budget which includes home office set up and a cell phone and Internet stipend .
Generous paid time off, including 15 paid holidays, 12 days of PTO and 12 days of sick leave, Paid Family Leave, in addition to a full-org vacation of one week in the summer and two weeks at the end of year .
3% 401k Match.
100% paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance. Long-Term Disability Insurance is paid by the employee at a very minimal cost.
Work with a world-class team that looks and is like you (older adults, Black people and people of color, LGBTQIA+, disabled people and more are all fully represented here).
We offer learning and growth opportunities, including an annual allowance for professional development .
You have an opportunity to live a values-aligned work-life.
Employee discounts for select stores, travel packages and restaurants.
A fun team environment, even while we are busy changing the world.
How to Apply:
Candidates will be considered on a rolling basis until it is filled, but preference will be given to those who apply by February 5th, 2025.
Please apply at the following link: https://caringacross.bamboohr.com/careers/45
A pplications should include:
A resume
In lieu of a cover letter, responses to the following questions:
What motivates you about this role at Caring Across? (suggested word limit: 200)
Please describe your process of identifying and cultivating funders. (200 words max)
Describe your management style and how you navigate the needs of the team with the organization’s fundraising goals. (200 words max)
Caring Across Generations is committed to fostering and maintaining a work environment where diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are fully integrated into everything we do. As such, we strongly prioritize and embrace Black, Indigenous and people of color; a multigenerational workforce; LGBTQ+; those across religious and spiritual affiliations; and people with disabilities to join our representative and highly talented team.
Dean, College of Health
Oregon State University (OSU), Oregon’s land grant institution, seeks a strategic and experienced leader to serve as its next Dean of the https://health.oregonstate.edu/
Oregon State University serves over 38,000 students with more than 5,000 faculty and staff, including the fast-growing OSU Ecampus, which has ranked as a top 10 online program nationally by U.S. News & World Report for 10 consecutive years. With more NSF funding than all other Oregon comprehensive universities combined, OSU is one of only three institutions in the United States to hold land, sea, space, and sun grant designations, and it is Oregon’s only institution to hold both the Carnegie R1 (very research-intensive) designation and the Carnegie Community Engagement classification. OSU is an internationally renowned public research institution that attracts students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries. Through its Corvallis and Bend campuses, a leading marine science center in Newport, downtown facility in Portland, agricultural research experiment stations, Extension offices, and research forests, OSU has a presence in all 36 Oregon counties.
Central to OSU's mission is its commitment to providing exceptional 21st-century teaching, scholarship, research, discovery, innovation, extension services and public engagement. As Oregon’s largest university, OSU offers more majors, minors, and special programs than any other institution in the state. OSU's research enterprise is distinguished by excellence across various disciplines and a strong upward trajectory, with research expenditures rising 20 of the last 22 years, to a record $422 million in fiscal year 2024.
The next Dean will join Oregon State at an exciting time as the University welcomed Dr. Jayathi Murthy as its 16th president in fall of 2022 and, in 2024, launched its fifth consecutive university strategic plan – https://leadership.oregonstate.edu/strategic-plan Prosperity Widely Shared sets ambitious goals for research, student success, enrollment and public engagement and impact. Reporting to the Provost and Executive Vice President, the next Dean will join a highly collaborative senior leadership team focused on executing the strategic plan and achieving the university’s ambitions as one of the nation’s top land grant research universities.
To submit a nomination or express personal interest in this position, please see Procedure for Candidacy at the end of this document.
COLLEGE OF HEALTH
The College of Health recently finalized its new strategic plan, https://health.oregonstate.edu/about/strategic-plan. The College trains the next generation of health and human sciences professionals in a world in which an exponential increase of current health graduates is needed to meet the needs of the future. The new Dean will lead a values-driven college in an innovative public land grant research university that prioritizes operating beyond functional silos, spanning disciplinary boundaries, and deeply integrating research, teaching, and public engagement.
The faculty and staff of the College of Health seek solutions to society’s greatest health challenges, using science and community engagement to ensure health and well-being for individuals, families, and communities in Oregon and beyond. In FY 2024, The College of Health faculty received nearly $38 million in sponsored grants and contracts. Two-thirds of its sponsored research is funded by federal agencies such as the National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the U.S. Department of Education. The funding portfolio also includes awards from the state of Oregon, non-profit organizations and foundations, and industry. Research awards represent the diverse disciplines of the college and reflect the commitment to embrace innovative approaches and methods, conduct both basic and applied research with diverse populations, and promote interdisciplinary collaboration. Findings from these research projects have the potential to improve health and well-being in Oregon and beyond.
In addition to the College’s growth and interdisciplinary focus on health across the lifespan, OSU College of Health is a standout among other schools and colleges of health and human sciences nationally and among land grant universities because of its level of community engagement – through the integrated Extension Family and Community Health program present on campus and throughout the state, and the connection to 4H Youth Development. The College is a national leader in transforming Extension programming to promote health, prioritizing local solutions and committed to authentic partnership with communities across Oregon.
The College of Health offers four main degree programs in Human Development and Family Sciences, Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Public Health. They are offered in Corvallis, with some programs also offered at OSU-Cascades in Bend, including the Doctorate of Physical Therapy. Multiple online degrees, minors, certificates and micro-credentials are taught by College of Health faculty via OSU’s Ecampus to meet the needs of a variety of learners. The College of Health also offers three MS programs, an MPH program, and four PhD programs. The Corvallis campus is home to nearly 1,500 undergraduate and just over 200 graduate students. Approximately 240 students are located at OSU-Cascades and just over 400 students are pursuing their degrees on Ecampus.
Major units in the College of Health include:
School of Exercise, Sport, and Health Sciences
School of Human Development and Family Sciences
School of Nutrition and Public Health
Hallie E. Ford Center for Healthy Children and Families
Center for Global Health
Center for Healthy Aging Research
Moore Family Center for Whole Grain Foods, Nutrition and Preventive Health
Extension Family and Community Health
Team Oregon
ROLE OF THE DEAN
Appointed by and reporting to the Provost and Executive Vice President, the Dean is the College’s chief academic and administrative officer responsible for overall leadership, academic program and research stewardship, management, budgeting, and operations. The Dean serves as the lead in representing the College to the University, its leadership, and to the outside world, including alumni, donors, and stakeholders. The Dean is a member of the Provost's Council of Deans and is responsible for being a productive and collaborative participant in many aspects of institution-wide planning and policy development.
The Dean of Health:
Works closely with COH faculty, staff, students, leadership team, and external stakeholders to identify, track, and respond creatively and productively to emerging opportunities and challenges facing health and human sciences and higher education in general.
Crafts a vision and plan to realize the faculty’s aspirations and the University’s expectation that COH be a leader in research consistent with the College’s academic programs and signature areas, deepening the College’s research enterprise by setting and assessing strategic priorities, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and securing resources.
Oversees the college budget, which has an annual E&G budget of $22.2 million and total annual expenditures of approximately $47M across all fund types. The Dean oversees 15 direct reports, and the College has 215 academic faculty in Corvallis and 35 at OSU-Cascades.
Oversees a well-designed and delivered mix of academic programs that achieve strong results for enrollment, student success, and career placement.
Responds effectively to—and captures opportunity associated with—changing trends in health, including the use of new modalities, emergence of alternative credentials, rising need for lifelong learning, proliferation of digital learning technologies and artificial intelligence tools, growth of alternative careers for doctoral program graduates, and growing demand for education among non-traditional learners.
Builds and stewards a culture of continuous innovation and excellence in academic program design and delivery, the development of research programs, and outreach and engaged scholarship.
Leads COH’s contributions to advancing the University’s goals, actions, and targets as articulated in OSU’s current strategic plan, with a special focus on setting and achieving appropriate enrollment, retention, graduation rate, and external research awards goals.
Develops and leads a compelling internationalization strategy for the College, and contributes to the University’s internationalization goals in research, teaching, and engagement.
Manages COH revenue sources and costs effectively to ensure resources are used to the maximum benefit and within budget and allocates resources soundly and transparently so that guidelines and incentives for efficient resource use are reinforced at every level within the College.
Ensures COH meets appropriate accreditation requirements and contributes to the achievement of the University’s institutional accreditation.
Operationalizes COH’s and University priorities in inclusive excellence, including the College’s role in the accomplishment of OSU’s diversity action plan and the College’s own diversity action plan, which is being developed to complement Health and Well-Being for All.
Increases the visibility, reach, and impact of COH in the Pacific Northwest and nation.
In close and productive partnership with University leadership and the OSU Foundation, actively raises funds from private, foundation, and corporate sources to support the work and students of the College; achieves shared University-level objectives; and contributes to the success of the University’s capital campaigns.
In close and productive partnership with University leadership and the OSU Foundation, implements an active and successful program of alumni engagement.
Works collaboratively and productively with other University senior leaders, including deans, vice presidents, vice provosts, and active participation in University-level events and initiatives.
Works in partnership with faculty, federal agencies, and other organizations, as well as other potential external partners, including health programs at Oregon Health & Science University and Portland State University.
Keeps the Provost and Executive Vice President apprised of plans, major issues of concern, and achievements.
KEY OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES FOR THE DEAN
In carrying out these broad duties, the Dean will be expected to address several key opportunities and challenges:
Raise the prominence and impact of the College of Health through the implementation of its new strategic plan, Health and Well-Being for All
The Dean will work with the leadership team and college to actively monitor and achieve the goals, actions, and tactics of the College strategic plan, which also reinforces the goals of the University’s strategic plan, Prosperity Widely Shared.
Further research and scholarship across the College’s various disciplines
The Dean will foster continued growth in research and scholarship across the variety of disciplines represented within the College. The Dean must appreciate the breadth of research across disciplines and the differences in which scholarship is evaluated – from bench science to community engagement and extension in Oregon and globally.
Integrate disciplines across the College while balancing program accreditation
The Dean will inspire synergies and facilitate interdisciplinary work while also understanding that the College is home to six separately accredited programs that require distinct areas of emphasis to maintain accreditation.
Center issues of equity, diversity, and inclusion in the College’s culture
The Dean will work to ensure that issues of diversity, equity, inclusion, fairness, and justice are central to the mission of the College and that the organization supports the university’s broader inclusive excellence goals. The Dean will take steps to recruit and retain a diverse workforce including faculty, staff, and student employees, and to ensure the community is welcoming and inclusive.
Manage the College budget in alignment with College and University goals
The Dean will continue to ensure transparency and accountability in budget management and resource allocation The Dean will manage the budget through a lens of shared governance and transparency, seeking appropriate input from university and community partners. The Dean will assume ultimate responsibility for budget and management decisions, delegate as appropriate, optimize space and other limited resources, and serve as an effective advocate for the College in the context of OSU’s overall strategic goals and plans.
Prioritize enrollment growth and student persistence to bolster enrollment and graduation trends
The Dean will examine recent enrollment and student persistence trends across all College programs and work to develop innovative solutions to address challenges that have led to limited undergraduate and graduate growth in both onsite and Ecampus environments. The Dean will be a champion of high-quality learning and student success. The Dean will work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students to ensure that programs and experiences meet the needs of students, faculty, and external stakeholders.
Partner with the OSU Foundation and OSU Alumni Association to develop fundraising and engagement initiatives that contribute to the mission of the College and University
The Dean will emphasize interactions and relationship building with alumni, donors, and supporters of the College.
Further integrate extension and OSU-Cascades to impact the reputation and success of the College
As one of the few Colleges of Health in the country with a land-grant mission and deep involvement in Extension programming, the College is uniquely positioned to leverage outreach and engagement into the community to differentiate their programs and impact. OSU-Cascades also plays an integral role in the overall College and the Dean will work to expand OSU-Cascades programs while further integrating them into the mission and vision of the College.
QUALIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS
The successful candidate will possess an earned doctorate with a distinguished record of professional and scholarly accomplishments and contributions that justify an appointment as a professor with tenure in the College of Health. In addition, they will bring most of the following qualifications:
A record of excellence in leadership positions of increasing responsibility;
Experience in developing and executing academic and research strategies across disciplines;
A proven ability to serve as an executive and provide strategic, innovative, and entrepreneurial leadership;
An awareness of and respect for the values and mission of land-grant universities;
Demonstrated experience in promoting diverse and inclusive environments and improving access to higher education for all;
A commitment to students and an understanding of pedagogical approaches, mentoring, and support systems and programs necessary for their success;
A record of successful recruitment and retention of superb faculty, administrators, and staff;
A collegial, accessible, and consultative approach to leadership with a track record of building meaningful partnerships and relationships internally and externally;
The capacity to listen thoughtfully, consult with others, build consensus, and develop an overarching vision and strategy for moving forward;
Intellectual curiosity and the ability to be a thought leader and mentor;
Excellent financial management skills; demonstrated experience working with complex budgeting and an understanding of the relationships among academic priorities and available resources;
A commitment to transparency in policy, strategy, and financial management;
A commitment to shared governance and a proven capacity to effectively implement and communicate decisions within a shared governance framework;
Outstanding written and oral communication skills and ability to represent both OSU and the College of Health to internal and external stakeholders;
Experience in growing and sustaining fundraising efforts and building and strengthening alumni relations; and
Outstanding interpersonal skills and the highest degree of personal integrity.
OSU LEADERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE
https://leadership.oregonstate.edu/board-trustee/jayathi-y-murthy, a national leader in higher education engineering teaching, research, and service, began her service as Oregon State University’s 16th President on September 9, 2022. As OSU’s President, Murthy is committed to improving access to college for all learners; advancing student success, undergraduate graduation rates, and inclusive excellence throughout the University; expanding OSU’s strong research portfolio by investing in research infrastructure; and supporting faculty excellence in teaching, scholarship, research, and Extension and engagement programs.
Prior to joining OSU, Murthy served as the first woman Dean of the UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science since January 2016. She has held academic appointments at a number of leading U.S. universities. From 1988 to 1998, Murthy worked at New Hampshire-based Fluent, Inc., a developer and vendor of the world’s most-widely used computational fluid dynamics software. President Murthy is a recipient of numerous awards and recognitions and is a member of the National Academy of Engineering.
https://leadership.oregonstate.edu/provost/about/provost-edward-feser serves as Provost and Executive Vice President, the chief academic and operating officer of Oregon State University. He oversees progress toward the University’s goals in enrollment, education, scholarship and faculty excellence, public engagement, internationalization, technology and leadership development. Since his appointment in 2017, Provost Feser has guided the development and implementation of the University’s institutional strategy, as articulated in https://leadership.oregonstate.edu/sites/leadership.oregonstate.edu/files/vision_2030.pdf (2017), https://leadership.oregonstate.edu/sp40-transformation-excellence-and-impact (OSU’s 2019-23 strategic plan); and https://leadership.oregonstate.edu/strategic-plan (OSU’s 2024-30 strategic plan). Provost Feser is a specialist in regional economic development, innovation, and technology policy. Prior to joining OSU, he held faculty and leadership roles at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, the University of Manchester in the United Kingdom, and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He was a Fulbright Senior Specialist at the Vienna University of Economics and Business in Austria and has served in state government as Assistant Secretary for Policy, Research, and Strategic Planning in the North Carolina Department of Commerce. He holds a BA in government from the University of San Francisco and Ph.D. and master’s degrees in city and regional planning from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
OSU is governed by a 15-member Board of Trustees appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Oregon Legislature, guiding the University’s mission to serve the state, the nation and the world.
CORVALLIS, OREGON
OSU’s main campus is in Corvallis, a community of 58,000 located in the heart of western Oregon's Willamette Valley. Corvallis is 90 miles south of Portland and 36 miles south of Salem, the state capital. The Pacific Coast and the Cascade Mountains are nearby. Corvallis is a vibrant college town; WalletHub recently ranked it as the fourth-best overall college city in America. The https://imaginecorvallis.org/2040-vision campaign demonstrates Corvallis’s commitment to making itself a livable, diverse community. Known for prioritizing environmental responsibility, Corvallis sits within easy access to Oregon’s finest natural recreational and scenic areas: ocean beaches, lakes, rivers, forests, high desert, wine country, and the rugged Cascade Mountain and Coast ranges. The University’s branch campus, OSU-Cascades, is located in Bend, which is world-famous for both its outdoor pursuits and pristine beauty. Today, Bend and Central Oregon represent Oregon’s fastest-growing region and one of its most dynamic economies.
Land acknowledgement
As one of the nation’s Land Grant institutions, Oregon State University benefitted from resources derived from the taking and sale of lands occupied by Native peoples, specifically the Klamath, Coos, Lower Umpqua, Siuslaw and Coquille people. In addition, OSU’s Corvallis campus is located within the traditional homelands of the Mary’s River or Ampinefu Band of the Kalapuya people, whose descendants are members of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon and the Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Indians. Indigenous people are valued, contributing members of the Oregon State community and represent multiple sovereign tribes among students, faculty, staff and alumni. To learn more visit: https://oregonstate.edu/land-acknowledgment.
INQUIRIES AND PROCEDURE FOR CANDIDACY
Inquiries, nominations and referrals, should be sent directly to Bonny Ray, Executive Director of University Human Resources, at bonny.ray@oregonstate.edu. Screening of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the completion of the search. Interested candidates should submit the following materials to bonny.ray@oregonstate.edu by Jan. 17, 2025:
A cover letter outlining your interest in the position and your qualifications.
A current curriculum vitae.
A statement of leadership philosophy.
Contact information for three professional references. References will not be contacted without notifying the candidate.
Once these documents are received a confidential link to fill out an abbreviated application will be provided. Questions may be directed to Bonny Ray at bonny.ray@oregonstate.edu
Dr. Susan Gardner, Dean of the College of Education, will chair the Search Advisory Committee. She may be reached at susan.k.gardner@oregonstate.edu.
Dates of note: Semifinalist interviews are currently planned for the week of February 10 to 14, 2025. Finalists will be invited to participate in in-person interviews in Corvallis during the week of March 3 to 7, 2025.
OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.
Final candidates for this position must complete a sexual misconduct reference check, per University Policy 05-010. An offer of employment will be contingent upon satisfactory results from the sexual misconduct reference check.
Full Time
Dean, College of Health
Oregon State University (OSU), Oregon’s land grant institution, seeks a strategic and experienced leader to serve as its next Dean of the https://health.oregonstate.edu/
Oregon State University serves over 38,000 students with more than 5,000 faculty and staff, including the fast-growing OSU Ecampus, which has ranked as a top 10 online program nationally by U.S. News & World Report for 10 consecutive years. With more NSF funding than all other Oregon comprehensive universities combined, OSU is one of only three institutions in the United States to hold land, sea, space, and sun grant designations, and it is Oregon’s only institution to hold both the Carnegie R1 (very research-intensive) designation and the Carnegie Community Engagement classification. OSU is an internationally renowned public research institution that attracts students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries. Through its Corvallis and Bend campuses, a leading marine science center in Newport, downtown facility in Portland, agricultural research experiment stations, Extension offices, and research forests, OSU has a presence in all 36 Oregon counties.
Central to OSU's mission is its commitment to providing exceptional 21st-century teaching, scholarship, research, discovery, innovation, extension services and public engagement. As Oregon’s largest university, OSU offers more majors, minors, and special programs than any other institution in the state. OSU's research enterprise is distinguished by excellence across various disciplines and a strong upward trajectory, with research expenditures rising 20 of the last 22 years, to a record $422 million in fiscal year 2024.
The next Dean will join Oregon State at an exciting time as the University welcomed Dr. Jayathi Murthy as its 16th president in fall of 2022 and, in 2024, launched its fifth consecutive university strategic plan – https://leadership.oregonstate.edu/strategic-plan Prosperity Widely Shared sets ambitious goals for research, student success, enrollment and public engagement and impact. Reporting to the Provost and Executive Vice President, the next Dean will join a highly collaborative senior leadership team focused on executing the strategic plan and achieving the university’s ambitions as one of the nation’s top land grant research universities.
To submit a nomination or express personal interest in this position, please see Procedure for Candidacy at the end of this document.
COLLEGE OF HEALTH
The College of Health recently finalized its new strategic plan, https://health.oregonstate.edu/about/strategic-plan. The College trains the next generation of health and human sciences professionals in a world in which an exponential increase of current health graduates is needed to meet the needs of the future. The new Dean will lead a values-driven college in an innovative public land grant research university that prioritizes operating beyond functional silos, spanning disciplinary boundaries, and deeply integrating research, teaching, and public engagement.
The faculty and staff of the College of Health seek solutions to society’s greatest health challenges, using science and community engagement to ensure health and well-being for individuals, families, and communities in Oregon and beyond. In FY 2024, The College of Health faculty received nearly $38 million in sponsored grants and contracts. Two-thirds of its sponsored research is funded by federal agencies such as the National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the U.S. Department of Education. The funding portfolio also includes awards from the state of Oregon, non-profit organizations and foundations, and industry. Research awards represent the diverse disciplines of the college and reflect the commitment to embrace innovative approaches and methods, conduct both basic and applied research with diverse populations, and promote interdisciplinary collaboration. Findings from these research projects have the potential to improve health and well-being in Oregon and beyond.
In addition to the College’s growth and interdisciplinary focus on health across the lifespan, OSU College of Health is a standout among other schools and colleges of health and human sciences nationally and among land grant universities because of its level of community engagement – through the integrated Extension Family and Community Health program present on campus and throughout the state, and the connection to 4H Youth Development. The College is a national leader in transforming Extension programming to promote health, prioritizing local solutions and committed to authentic partnership with communities across Oregon.
The College of Health offers four main degree programs in Human Development and Family Sciences, Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Public Health. They are offered in Corvallis, with some programs also offered at OSU-Cascades in Bend, including the Doctorate of Physical Therapy. Multiple online degrees, minors, certificates and micro-credentials are taught by College of Health faculty via OSU’s Ecampus to meet the needs of a variety of learners. The College of Health also offers three MS programs, an MPH program, and four PhD programs. The Corvallis campus is home to nearly 1,500 undergraduate and just over 200 graduate students. Approximately 240 students are located at OSU-Cascades and just over 400 students are pursuing their degrees on Ecampus.
Major units in the College of Health include:
School of Exercise, Sport, and Health Sciences
School of Human Development and Family Sciences
School of Nutrition and Public Health
Hallie E. Ford Center for Healthy Children and Families
Center for Global Health
Center for Healthy Aging Research
Moore Family Center for Whole Grain Foods, Nutrition and Preventive Health
Extension Family and Community Health
Team Oregon
ROLE OF THE DEAN
Appointed by and reporting to the Provost and Executive Vice President, the Dean is the College’s chief academic and administrative officer responsible for overall leadership, academic program and research stewardship, management, budgeting, and operations. The Dean serves as the lead in representing the College to the University, its leadership, and to the outside world, including alumni, donors, and stakeholders. The Dean is a member of the Provost's Council of Deans and is responsible for being a productive and collaborative participant in many aspects of institution-wide planning and policy development.
The Dean of Health:
Works closely with COH faculty, staff, students, leadership team, and external stakeholders to identify, track, and respond creatively and productively to emerging opportunities and challenges facing health and human sciences and higher education in general.
Crafts a vision and plan to realize the faculty’s aspirations and the University’s expectation that COH be a leader in research consistent with the College’s academic programs and signature areas, deepening the College’s research enterprise by setting and assessing strategic priorities, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and securing resources.
Oversees the college budget, which has an annual E&G budget of $22.2 million and total annual expenditures of approximately $47M across all fund types. The Dean oversees 15 direct reports, and the College has 215 academic faculty in Corvallis and 35 at OSU-Cascades.
Oversees a well-designed and delivered mix of academic programs that achieve strong results for enrollment, student success, and career placement.
Responds effectively to—and captures opportunity associated with—changing trends in health, including the use of new modalities, emergence of alternative credentials, rising need for lifelong learning, proliferation of digital learning technologies and artificial intelligence tools, growth of alternative careers for doctoral program graduates, and growing demand for education among non-traditional learners.
Builds and stewards a culture of continuous innovation and excellence in academic program design and delivery, the development of research programs, and outreach and engaged scholarship.
Leads COH’s contributions to advancing the University’s goals, actions, and targets as articulated in OSU’s current strategic plan, with a special focus on setting and achieving appropriate enrollment, retention, graduation rate, and external research awards goals.
Develops and leads a compelling internationalization strategy for the College, and contributes to the University’s internationalization goals in research, teaching, and engagement.
Manages COH revenue sources and costs effectively to ensure resources are used to the maximum benefit and within budget and allocates resources soundly and transparently so that guidelines and incentives for efficient resource use are reinforced at every level within the College.
Ensures COH meets appropriate accreditation requirements and contributes to the achievement of the University’s institutional accreditation.
Operationalizes COH’s and University priorities in inclusive excellence, including the College’s role in the accomplishment of OSU’s diversity action plan and the College’s own diversity action plan, which is being developed to complement Health and Well-Being for All.
Increases the visibility, reach, and impact of COH in the Pacific Northwest and nation.
In close and productive partnership with University leadership and the OSU Foundation, actively raises funds from private, foundation, and corporate sources to support the work and students of the College; achieves shared University-level objectives; and contributes to the success of the University’s capital campaigns.
In close and productive partnership with University leadership and the OSU Foundation, implements an active and successful program of alumni engagement.
Works collaboratively and productively with other University senior leaders, including deans, vice presidents, vice provosts, and active participation in University-level events and initiatives.
Works in partnership with faculty, federal agencies, and other organizations, as well as other potential external partners, including health programs at Oregon Health & Science University and Portland State University.
Keeps the Provost and Executive Vice President apprised of plans, major issues of concern, and achievements.
KEY OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES FOR THE DEAN
In carrying out these broad duties, the Dean will be expected to address several key opportunities and challenges:
Raise the prominence and impact of the College of Health through the implementation of its new strategic plan, Health and Well-Being for All
The Dean will work with the leadership team and college to actively monitor and achieve the goals, actions, and tactics of the College strategic plan, which also reinforces the goals of the University’s strategic plan, Prosperity Widely Shared.
Further research and scholarship across the College’s various disciplines
The Dean will foster continued growth in research and scholarship across the variety of disciplines represented within the College. The Dean must appreciate the breadth of research across disciplines and the differences in which scholarship is evaluated – from bench science to community engagement and extension in Oregon and globally.
Integrate disciplines across the College while balancing program accreditation
The Dean will inspire synergies and facilitate interdisciplinary work while also understanding that the College is home to six separately accredited programs that require distinct areas of emphasis to maintain accreditation.
Center issues of equity, diversity, and inclusion in the College’s culture
The Dean will work to ensure that issues of diversity, equity, inclusion, fairness, and justice are central to the mission of the College and that the organization supports the university’s broader inclusive excellence goals. The Dean will take steps to recruit and retain a diverse workforce including faculty, staff, and student employees, and to ensure the community is welcoming and inclusive.
Manage the College budget in alignment with College and University goals
The Dean will continue to ensure transparency and accountability in budget management and resource allocation The Dean will manage the budget through a lens of shared governance and transparency, seeking appropriate input from university and community partners. The Dean will assume ultimate responsibility for budget and management decisions, delegate as appropriate, optimize space and other limited resources, and serve as an effective advocate for the College in the context of OSU’s overall strategic goals and plans.
Prioritize enrollment growth and student persistence to bolster enrollment and graduation trends
The Dean will examine recent enrollment and student persistence trends across all College programs and work to develop innovative solutions to address challenges that have led to limited undergraduate and graduate growth in both onsite and Ecampus environments. The Dean will be a champion of high-quality learning and student success. The Dean will work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students to ensure that programs and experiences meet the needs of students, faculty, and external stakeholders.
Partner with the OSU Foundation and OSU Alumni Association to develop fundraising and engagement initiatives that contribute to the mission of the College and University
The Dean will emphasize interactions and relationship building with alumni, donors, and supporters of the College.
Further integrate extension and OSU-Cascades to impact the reputation and success of the College
As one of the few Colleges of Health in the country with a land-grant mission and deep involvement in Extension programming, the College is uniquely positioned to leverage outreach and engagement into the community to differentiate their programs and impact. OSU-Cascades also plays an integral role in the overall College and the Dean will work to expand OSU-Cascades programs while further integrating them into the mission and vision of the College.
QUALIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS
The successful candidate will possess an earned doctorate with a distinguished record of professional and scholarly accomplishments and contributions that justify an appointment as a professor with tenure in the College of Health. In addition, they will bring most of the following qualifications:
A record of excellence in leadership positions of increasing responsibility;
Experience in developing and executing academic and research strategies across disciplines;
A proven ability to serve as an executive and provide strategic, innovative, and entrepreneurial leadership;
An awareness of and respect for the values and mission of land-grant universities;
Demonstrated experience in promoting diverse and inclusive environments and improving access to higher education for all;
A commitment to students and an understanding of pedagogical approaches, mentoring, and support systems and programs necessary for their success;
A record of successful recruitment and retention of superb faculty, administrators, and staff;
A collegial, accessible, and consultative approach to leadership with a track record of building meaningful partnerships and relationships internally and externally;
The capacity to listen thoughtfully, consult with others, build consensus, and develop an overarching vision and strategy for moving forward;
Intellectual curiosity and the ability to be a thought leader and mentor;
Excellent financial management skills; demonstrated experience working with complex budgeting and an understanding of the relationships among academic priorities and available resources;
A commitment to transparency in policy, strategy, and financial management;
A commitment to shared governance and a proven capacity to effectively implement and communicate decisions within a shared governance framework;
Outstanding written and oral communication skills and ability to represent both OSU and the College of Health to internal and external stakeholders;
Experience in growing and sustaining fundraising efforts and building and strengthening alumni relations; and
Outstanding interpersonal skills and the highest degree of personal integrity.
OSU LEADERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE
https://leadership.oregonstate.edu/board-trustee/jayathi-y-murthy, a national leader in higher education engineering teaching, research, and service, began her service as Oregon State University’s 16th President on September 9, 2022. As OSU’s President, Murthy is committed to improving access to college for all learners; advancing student success, undergraduate graduation rates, and inclusive excellence throughout the University; expanding OSU’s strong research portfolio by investing in research infrastructure; and supporting faculty excellence in teaching, scholarship, research, and Extension and engagement programs.
Prior to joining OSU, Murthy served as the first woman Dean of the UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science since January 2016. She has held academic appointments at a number of leading U.S. universities. From 1988 to 1998, Murthy worked at New Hampshire-based Fluent, Inc., a developer and vendor of the world’s most-widely used computational fluid dynamics software. President Murthy is a recipient of numerous awards and recognitions and is a member of the National Academy of Engineering.
https://leadership.oregonstate.edu/provost/about/provost-edward-feser serves as Provost and Executive Vice President, the chief academic and operating officer of Oregon State University. He oversees progress toward the University’s goals in enrollment, education, scholarship and faculty excellence, public engagement, internationalization, technology and leadership development. Since his appointment in 2017, Provost Feser has guided the development and implementation of the University’s institutional strategy, as articulated in https://leadership.oregonstate.edu/sites/leadership.oregonstate.edu/files/vision_2030.pdf (2017), https://leadership.oregonstate.edu/sp40-transformation-excellence-and-impact (OSU’s 2019-23 strategic plan); and https://leadership.oregonstate.edu/strategic-plan (OSU’s 2024-30 strategic plan). Provost Feser is a specialist in regional economic development, innovation, and technology policy. Prior to joining OSU, he held faculty and leadership roles at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, the University of Manchester in the United Kingdom, and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He was a Fulbright Senior Specialist at the Vienna University of Economics and Business in Austria and has served in state government as Assistant Secretary for Policy, Research, and Strategic Planning in the North Carolina Department of Commerce. He holds a BA in government from the University of San Francisco and Ph.D. and master’s degrees in city and regional planning from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
OSU is governed by a 15-member Board of Trustees appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Oregon Legislature, guiding the University’s mission to serve the state, the nation and the world.
CORVALLIS, OREGON
OSU’s main campus is in Corvallis, a community of 58,000 located in the heart of western Oregon's Willamette Valley. Corvallis is 90 miles south of Portland and 36 miles south of Salem, the state capital. The Pacific Coast and the Cascade Mountains are nearby. Corvallis is a vibrant college town; WalletHub recently ranked it as the fourth-best overall college city in America. The https://imaginecorvallis.org/2040-vision campaign demonstrates Corvallis’s commitment to making itself a livable, diverse community. Known for prioritizing environmental responsibility, Corvallis sits within easy access to Oregon’s finest natural recreational and scenic areas: ocean beaches, lakes, rivers, forests, high desert, wine country, and the rugged Cascade Mountain and Coast ranges. The University’s branch campus, OSU-Cascades, is located in Bend, which is world-famous for both its outdoor pursuits and pristine beauty. Today, Bend and Central Oregon represent Oregon’s fastest-growing region and one of its most dynamic economies.
Land acknowledgement
As one of the nation’s Land Grant institutions, Oregon State University benefitted from resources derived from the taking and sale of lands occupied by Native peoples, specifically the Klamath, Coos, Lower Umpqua, Siuslaw and Coquille people. In addition, OSU’s Corvallis campus is located within the traditional homelands of the Mary’s River or Ampinefu Band of the Kalapuya people, whose descendants are members of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon and the Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Indians. Indigenous people are valued, contributing members of the Oregon State community and represent multiple sovereign tribes among students, faculty, staff and alumni. To learn more visit: https://oregonstate.edu/land-acknowledgment.
INQUIRIES AND PROCEDURE FOR CANDIDACY
Inquiries, nominations and referrals, should be sent directly to Bonny Ray, Executive Director of University Human Resources, at bonny.ray@oregonstate.edu. Screening of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the completion of the search. Interested candidates should submit the following materials to bonny.ray@oregonstate.edu by Jan. 17, 2025:
A cover letter outlining your interest in the position and your qualifications.
A current curriculum vitae.
A statement of leadership philosophy.
Contact information for three professional references. References will not be contacted without notifying the candidate.
Once these documents are received a confidential link to fill out an abbreviated application will be provided. Questions may be directed to Bonny Ray at bonny.ray@oregonstate.edu
Dr. Susan Gardner, Dean of the College of Education, will chair the Search Advisory Committee. She may be reached at susan.k.gardner@oregonstate.edu.
Dates of note: Semifinalist interviews are currently planned for the week of February 10 to 14, 2025. Finalists will be invited to participate in in-person interviews in Corvallis during the week of March 3 to 7, 2025.
OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.
Final candidates for this position must complete a sexual misconduct reference check, per University Policy 05-010. An offer of employment will be contingent upon satisfactory results from the sexual misconduct reference check.
Salk Institute for Biological Studies
10010 North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, CA, USA
The Associate Director for Salk’s Cancer Center reports and provides direct support to the Salk Cancer Center (CC) Director as a high-level advisor. This position will be a key member of the Salk CC’s executive leadership team and is responsible for developing and implementing strategic initiatives and objectives of the Salk CC. Working closely with the CC Director, the Associate Director for Administration (AD Admin) will serve as the lead administrative officer responsible for coordinating and managing CC-related activities, including the NCI P30 Cancer Center Support Grant (CCSG). Grant-writing and managerial skills are two critical aspects of this position. Daily interactions with other staff in the CC and across the organization are significant components of the position. This position ensures alignment between the CC and Salk Institute operations and formally represents the CC to the NCI. Position available starting January 1, 2025.
Who We Are
The Salk Institute is an internationally renowned research institution that values diversity, equity, and inclusion . We seek bold and interactive leaders passionate about exploring new frontiers in science. Our collaborative community embraces diverse perspectives and unique life experiences, fostering innovation, and a sense of belonging. Together, we strive to improve the wellbeing of humanity through groundbreaking research.
Founded by Jonas Salk, developer of the first safe and effective polio vaccine, the Institute is an independent, nonprofit research organization and architectural landmark: small by choice, intimate by nature, and fearless in the face of any challenge. Salk's vibrant community comprises a diverse and talented group of individuals, each playing a crucial role in driving our mission forward. From visionary leaders to dedicated administrators and brilliant faculty members , the Institute is united by a shared passion for scientific exploration and innovation.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
In alliance with the Salk CC Director, develop, promote, and execute an integrated strategic plan and scientific vision to enhance program productivity and scientific collaborations.
Direct and manage all aspects of the Cancer Center Support Grant (CCSG).
Manage CC activities: oversee/manage monthly CC leadership and quarterly research program meetings (agendas and slides), weekly/monthly seminar series, special cancer-related symposia.
Coordinate with institutional leaders and CC leadership to co-manage shared resources, education outreach, diversity efforts, and grant management.
Responsible for the administrative infrastructure, preparation, submission, and management of the NCI CCSG and assist the Salk CC Director with scientific and technical writing for the CCSG Research Plan and related submissions, including non-competing continuation and renewal submissions. Lead and direct activities and team members to deliver on requirements and key deliverables of the CCSG submissions.
Plan and direct the NCI CCSG site visit. As part of the CCSG evaluation, facilitates the preparation of the briefing material for the site visitors.
Serve as the primary administrative liaison to the NCI Office of Cancer Centers for all Salk CC CCSG functions.
Coordinate CCSG Programs, aiding Program Leaders in program development, structure, and membership. Lead regular meetings among Salk CC leadership/members to communicate administrative and scientific developments. Partner with Institute leaders in support of cancer center goals and initiatives.
Serve as the CCSG liaison with CC Program Leaders, faculty, institutional officials in Research Administration, Grants, Events, and Research Accounting to provide comprehensive management and budgetary monitoring for all aspects of the CCSG.
Provide financial oversight, analysis, and planning for the CCSG-supported shared resources as a member of the Shared Resource Management team. Direct the preparation of the annual CCSG budgets in consultation with the CCSG PI and Shared Resource Management team.
Initiate and nurture critical partnerships throughout the Salk CC research enterprise and with external stakeholders. Enhance inter-institutional interactions and corporate engagement.
Collaborate with the Salk Institute Grants office to provide expertise and assistance in developing successful multi-investigator, large-scale grant submissions that are critical to the mission of the CC (e.g., P01s, T32s, U54s, P30 supplements, etc.). Identify additional cancer-related funding opportunities outside of the NCI to enable competitive research.
Assist the Salk CC Director in activities related to the Executive Committee and External Advisory Board (EAB). Create and implement new programs, initiatives, and policies. Plan and direct annual CC EAB visits. Engage and report to Executive Committee and EAB on progress and challenges.
Manage and oversee the CCSG Cancer Research Training and Education Coordination (and related community education outreach activities) and Plan to Enhance Diversity components. In collaboration with the Deputy Director for Education and Training and Deputy Director for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and Salk Institute DEI office, co-manage and direct team members in the coordination of cancer research training and education and diversity efforts.
Participate in the creation of a cancer trainees database and longitudinal tracking in collaboration with Salk Institute Postdoctoral Office.
Attend AACI and ACCA/CCAF meetings as the institutional representative for the CCSG and provide feedback to the Executive Committee regarding new policies and/or procedures resulting from data collected at the meetings.
Oversee communication strategies and marketing efforts in collaboration with Salk Communications aimed at increasing the visibility of Salk CC. Assist in the creation and management of an internal Salk CC website and cancer-related newsletter.
Assist CC Director in writing/editing scientific data for other various submissions and presentations.
Work with Salk Institute External Relations, CC faculty, and Salk Communications to support philanthropic efforts and develop program content for events and brochures (e.g., Conquering Cancer Initiative (CCI) Summit, CCI lunch series, specific CCI events).
Provide updated strategic plan for presentation to CCI Advisory Committee; serve as lead with coordinating the Bench to Bedside to Bench Seminar series launched by the CCI.
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Carries out supervisory and oversight responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
Supervisory duties may include interviewing and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance.
What we Require
Bachelor’s degree in science or business administration, finance, public health administration, or related field required.
Minimum of 7 years’ experience with academic research administration, including preparation of grant proposals, funding agency requirements, and budgets required.
Two years’ supervisory/management experience or leading projects, teams, programs, or functions required
Experience in developing large programs/initiatives in a university and/or academic medical center required, preferably an NCI-designated cancer center.
Computer skills required: (Microsoft Office; Project Management Software).
Preferred Qualifications:
MPH, MBA, MS (science) or PhD.
Research administration leadership experience in an NCI-designated cancer center.
What We Can Offer
The expected pay range for this position is $120,000 to $170,000 annually. Salk Institute provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the institute reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.
Benefits
Salk Institute offers competitive benefits , including medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, patient advocacy services, and transit/parking program.
Salk Values
The Salk Community, both scientists and administrators, worked together to define values that we believe support Salk’s pursuit of excellence. To be truly the best scientific institution requires not only incredible discoveries, but a common understanding of how we should work together to enable those discoveries.
The acronym “I CARE” provides a simple way to remember each of the values and reminds each of us of the importance of what we do each day.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The Salk Institute for Biological Studies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal access to opportunities for students, employees, applicants for employment and other visitors. Salk has also adopted and maintains a policy to encourage professional and respectful workplace behavior and prevent discriminatory and harassing conduct in our workplace.
Accordingly, the Institute prohibits harassment and discrimination in employment on the basis of, and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to, actual or perceived race, color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status (disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era, other covered veteran status), political affiliation, and any other status protected by state or federal law.
Full Time
The Associate Director for Salk’s Cancer Center reports and provides direct support to the Salk Cancer Center (CC) Director as a high-level advisor. This position will be a key member of the Salk CC’s executive leadership team and is responsible for developing and implementing strategic initiatives and objectives of the Salk CC. Working closely with the CC Director, the Associate Director for Administration (AD Admin) will serve as the lead administrative officer responsible for coordinating and managing CC-related activities, including the NCI P30 Cancer Center Support Grant (CCSG). Grant-writing and managerial skills are two critical aspects of this position. Daily interactions with other staff in the CC and across the organization are significant components of the position. This position ensures alignment between the CC and Salk Institute operations and formally represents the CC to the NCI. Position available starting January 1, 2025.
Who We Are
The Salk Institute is an internationally renowned research institution that values diversity, equity, and inclusion . We seek bold and interactive leaders passionate about exploring new frontiers in science. Our collaborative community embraces diverse perspectives and unique life experiences, fostering innovation, and a sense of belonging. Together, we strive to improve the wellbeing of humanity through groundbreaking research.
Founded by Jonas Salk, developer of the first safe and effective polio vaccine, the Institute is an independent, nonprofit research organization and architectural landmark: small by choice, intimate by nature, and fearless in the face of any challenge. Salk's vibrant community comprises a diverse and talented group of individuals, each playing a crucial role in driving our mission forward. From visionary leaders to dedicated administrators and brilliant faculty members , the Institute is united by a shared passion for scientific exploration and innovation.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
In alliance with the Salk CC Director, develop, promote, and execute an integrated strategic plan and scientific vision to enhance program productivity and scientific collaborations.
Direct and manage all aspects of the Cancer Center Support Grant (CCSG).
Manage CC activities: oversee/manage monthly CC leadership and quarterly research program meetings (agendas and slides), weekly/monthly seminar series, special cancer-related symposia.
Coordinate with institutional leaders and CC leadership to co-manage shared resources, education outreach, diversity efforts, and grant management.
Responsible for the administrative infrastructure, preparation, submission, and management of the NCI CCSG and assist the Salk CC Director with scientific and technical writing for the CCSG Research Plan and related submissions, including non-competing continuation and renewal submissions. Lead and direct activities and team members to deliver on requirements and key deliverables of the CCSG submissions.
Plan and direct the NCI CCSG site visit. As part of the CCSG evaluation, facilitates the preparation of the briefing material for the site visitors.
Serve as the primary administrative liaison to the NCI Office of Cancer Centers for all Salk CC CCSG functions.
Coordinate CCSG Programs, aiding Program Leaders in program development, structure, and membership. Lead regular meetings among Salk CC leadership/members to communicate administrative and scientific developments. Partner with Institute leaders in support of cancer center goals and initiatives.
Serve as the CCSG liaison with CC Program Leaders, faculty, institutional officials in Research Administration, Grants, Events, and Research Accounting to provide comprehensive management and budgetary monitoring for all aspects of the CCSG.
Provide financial oversight, analysis, and planning for the CCSG-supported shared resources as a member of the Shared Resource Management team. Direct the preparation of the annual CCSG budgets in consultation with the CCSG PI and Shared Resource Management team.
Initiate and nurture critical partnerships throughout the Salk CC research enterprise and with external stakeholders. Enhance inter-institutional interactions and corporate engagement.
Collaborate with the Salk Institute Grants office to provide expertise and assistance in developing successful multi-investigator, large-scale grant submissions that are critical to the mission of the CC (e.g., P01s, T32s, U54s, P30 supplements, etc.). Identify additional cancer-related funding opportunities outside of the NCI to enable competitive research.
Assist the Salk CC Director in activities related to the Executive Committee and External Advisory Board (EAB). Create and implement new programs, initiatives, and policies. Plan and direct annual CC EAB visits. Engage and report to Executive Committee and EAB on progress and challenges.
Manage and oversee the CCSG Cancer Research Training and Education Coordination (and related community education outreach activities) and Plan to Enhance Diversity components. In collaboration with the Deputy Director for Education and Training and Deputy Director for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and Salk Institute DEI office, co-manage and direct team members in the coordination of cancer research training and education and diversity efforts.
Participate in the creation of a cancer trainees database and longitudinal tracking in collaboration with Salk Institute Postdoctoral Office.
Attend AACI and ACCA/CCAF meetings as the institutional representative for the CCSG and provide feedback to the Executive Committee regarding new policies and/or procedures resulting from data collected at the meetings.
Oversee communication strategies and marketing efforts in collaboration with Salk Communications aimed at increasing the visibility of Salk CC. Assist in the creation and management of an internal Salk CC website and cancer-related newsletter.
Assist CC Director in writing/editing scientific data for other various submissions and presentations.
Work with Salk Institute External Relations, CC faculty, and Salk Communications to support philanthropic efforts and develop program content for events and brochures (e.g., Conquering Cancer Initiative (CCI) Summit, CCI lunch series, specific CCI events).
Provide updated strategic plan for presentation to CCI Advisory Committee; serve as lead with coordinating the Bench to Bedside to Bench Seminar series launched by the CCI.
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Carries out supervisory and oversight responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
Supervisory duties may include interviewing and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance.
What we Require
Bachelor’s degree in science or business administration, finance, public health administration, or related field required.
Minimum of 7 years’ experience with academic research administration, including preparation of grant proposals, funding agency requirements, and budgets required.
Two years’ supervisory/management experience or leading projects, teams, programs, or functions required
Experience in developing large programs/initiatives in a university and/or academic medical center required, preferably an NCI-designated cancer center.
Computer skills required: (Microsoft Office; Project Management Software).
Preferred Qualifications:
MPH, MBA, MS (science) or PhD.
Research administration leadership experience in an NCI-designated cancer center.
What We Can Offer
The expected pay range for this position is $120,000 to $170,000 annually. Salk Institute provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the institute reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.
Benefits
Salk Institute offers competitive benefits , including medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, patient advocacy services, and transit/parking program.
Salk Values
The Salk Community, both scientists and administrators, worked together to define values that we believe support Salk’s pursuit of excellence. To be truly the best scientific institution requires not only incredible discoveries, but a common understanding of how we should work together to enable those discoveries.
The acronym “I CARE” provides a simple way to remember each of the values and reminds each of us of the importance of what we do each day.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The Salk Institute for Biological Studies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal access to opportunities for students, employees, applicants for employment and other visitors. Salk has also adopted and maintains a policy to encourage professional and respectful workplace behavior and prevent discriminatory and harassing conduct in our workplace.
Accordingly, the Institute prohibits harassment and discrimination in employment on the basis of, and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to, actual or perceived race, color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status (disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era, other covered veteran status), political affiliation, and any other status protected by state or federal law.
Salk Institute for Biological Studies
10010 Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, CA, USA
Description
The Director of Research Development (DRD) reports to the Chief Science Officer (CSO). DRD will identify and develop funding sources to support existing and planned program activities as well as facilitate the development, writing, and submission of grant proposals to federal, state, and private funding agencies. The Director of Research Development is responsible for building a culture of collaboration, high achievement, and accountability that fosters strong relationships among Salk's faculty, staff scientists, and trainees to prepare grant applications and other scientific communication materials across a variety of research topics. Key responsibilities include preparing, writing, editing, and assembling all sections from ideation to submission of highly competitive, technical, and /or complex research grant proposals, including, but not limited to, grant applications to the National Institute of Health (NIH).
Who We Are
The Salk Institute is an internationally renowned research institution that values diversity, equity, and inclusion . We seek bold and interactive leaders passionate about exploring new frontiers in science. Our collaborative community embraces diverse perspectives and unique life experiences, fostering innovation, and a sense of belonging. Together, we strive to improve the wellbeing of humanity through groundbreaking research.
Founded by Jonas Salk, developer of the first safe and effective polio vaccine, the Institute is an independent, nonprofit research organization and architectural landmark: small by choice, intimate by nature, and fearless in the face of any challenge. Salk's vibrant community comprises a diverse and talented group of individuals, each playing a crucial role in driving our mission forward. From visionary leaders to dedicated administrators and brilliant faculty members , the Institute is united by a shared passion for scientific exploration and innovation.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
Research Development:
Develops strategies to match current or potential Salk research programs with the interests and funding priorities of potential funding agencies, entities, or individuals.
Coordinates NIH funding opportunities with scientific programs, matches PIs with these opportunities and advocate for specific research areas in alignment with institutional goals.
Works with teams of Salk scientists to navigate funding opportunities and help formulate collaborative initiatives that both push the boundaries of Salk science and provide avenues for establishing relationships with new funders.
Works with faculty and members of a diverse array of Salk Departments (e.g., Chief Science Office, External Relations, Technology Transfer, Research Accounting) to ensure that internal funds are best utilized to stimulate innovation and to meet sponsor/donor expectations.
Works closely with the Cancer Center Director to support the activities related to the Institute’s NCI designated Cancer Center.
Develops educational slideshow presentations and serve as an instructor in training postdocs, staff scientists, and junior faculty in the best practices for developing their research plans and composing associated component parts of grant applications.
Project Management:
Establishes goals, milestones, and deliverables for projects. Ensures that research goals and milestones are being achieved and that the expectations of funders are being met or exceeded.
Works with faculty and Grants Administration team to establish appropriate project budgets and ensure that budgets are managed appropriately.
Ensures the Project Management team is well-staffed and trained to meet the evolving needs of the Salk research endeavors.
Directs the project management of the various training grant programs, as well as to internal funding competitions. Works closely with the Internal Funding Committee to support internal funding opportunities, establish internal deadlines and facilitate meetings of key scientists to ensure timely submission.
Scientific Communication:
Guides the development of complex, high-profile research proposals from ideation to submission, ensuring clarity, technical accuracy, and alignment with funder priorities, including the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Has insight into the scientific programs funded by the NIH, navigates the allocation priorities of federal funds, and serves as an advocate for specific scientific fields.
Facilitates collaboration among teams of investigators, building consensus and guiding the development of unique sections required for complex, multi-PI proposals (e.g., Project Management Plan, Administrative Core, Data Management Plan).
Supports faculty in navigating funding opportunities, including RFAs, and assists in securing their peer-reviewed awards.
Analyzes reviews of previously submitted proposals and provides feedback to investigators or other Institution officials.
Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This job may require supervisory responsibilities as needed.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems .
What we Require
A minimum of 5 years of experience in successful grant development, writing individual and team proposals, and facilitating submission of grant proposals.
Inside experience with federal funding agencies strongly encouraged.
Doctoral Degree (Ph.D.) in biological sciences, physical sciences or natural sciences.
Experience in writing and editing grants, including NIH R01 proposals and multi-component proposals.
Strong proofreading and strategic communication skills.
Experience in coordinating grant-writing efforts of multiple PIs to facilitate the submission of large, multi-component proposals.
Experience writing and coordinating multidisciplinary sponsored research and private grant proposals with multiple collaborators for a variety of funding sources.
Experience leading teams of scientists and/or administrative staff.
Computer skills required: Development Software; Microsoft Office; Project Management Software
Other skills strongly preferred: Microsoft PowerBI or other data management software.
What We Can Offer
The expected pay range for this position is $140,000-$190,000 per annum. Salk Institute provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the institute reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.
Benefits
Salk Institute offers competitive benefits , including medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, patient advocacy services, and transit/parking program.
Salk Values
The Salk Community, both scientists and administrators, worked together to define values that we believe support Salk’s pursuit of excellence. To be truly the best scientific institution requires not only incredible discoveries, but a common understanding of how we should work together to enable those discoveries.
The acronym “I CARE” provides a simple way to remember each of the values and reminds each of us of the importance of what we do each day.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The Salk Institute for Biological Studies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal access to opportunities for students, employees, applicants for employment and other visitors. Salk has also adopted and maintains a policy to encourage professional and respectful workplace behavior and prevent discriminatory and harassing conduct in our workplace.
Accordingly, the Institute prohibits harassment and discrimination in employment on the basis of, and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to, actual or perceived race, color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status (disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era, other covered veteran status), political affiliation, and any other status protected by state or federal law.
Full Time
Description
The Director of Research Development (DRD) reports to the Chief Science Officer (CSO). DRD will identify and develop funding sources to support existing and planned program activities as well as facilitate the development, writing, and submission of grant proposals to federal, state, and private funding agencies. The Director of Research Development is responsible for building a culture of collaboration, high achievement, and accountability that fosters strong relationships among Salk's faculty, staff scientists, and trainees to prepare grant applications and other scientific communication materials across a variety of research topics. Key responsibilities include preparing, writing, editing, and assembling all sections from ideation to submission of highly competitive, technical, and /or complex research grant proposals, including, but not limited to, grant applications to the National Institute of Health (NIH).
Who We Are
The Salk Institute is an internationally renowned research institution that values diversity, equity, and inclusion . We seek bold and interactive leaders passionate about exploring new frontiers in science. Our collaborative community embraces diverse perspectives and unique life experiences, fostering innovation, and a sense of belonging. Together, we strive to improve the wellbeing of humanity through groundbreaking research.
Founded by Jonas Salk, developer of the first safe and effective polio vaccine, the Institute is an independent, nonprofit research organization and architectural landmark: small by choice, intimate by nature, and fearless in the face of any challenge. Salk's vibrant community comprises a diverse and talented group of individuals, each playing a crucial role in driving our mission forward. From visionary leaders to dedicated administrators and brilliant faculty members , the Institute is united by a shared passion for scientific exploration and innovation.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
Research Development:
Develops strategies to match current or potential Salk research programs with the interests and funding priorities of potential funding agencies, entities, or individuals.
Coordinates NIH funding opportunities with scientific programs, matches PIs with these opportunities and advocate for specific research areas in alignment with institutional goals.
Works with teams of Salk scientists to navigate funding opportunities and help formulate collaborative initiatives that both push the boundaries of Salk science and provide avenues for establishing relationships with new funders.
Works with faculty and members of a diverse array of Salk Departments (e.g., Chief Science Office, External Relations, Technology Transfer, Research Accounting) to ensure that internal funds are best utilized to stimulate innovation and to meet sponsor/donor expectations.
Works closely with the Cancer Center Director to support the activities related to the Institute’s NCI designated Cancer Center.
Develops educational slideshow presentations and serve as an instructor in training postdocs, staff scientists, and junior faculty in the best practices for developing their research plans and composing associated component parts of grant applications.
Project Management:
Establishes goals, milestones, and deliverables for projects. Ensures that research goals and milestones are being achieved and that the expectations of funders are being met or exceeded.
Works with faculty and Grants Administration team to establish appropriate project budgets and ensure that budgets are managed appropriately.
Ensures the Project Management team is well-staffed and trained to meet the evolving needs of the Salk research endeavors.
Directs the project management of the various training grant programs, as well as to internal funding competitions. Works closely with the Internal Funding Committee to support internal funding opportunities, establish internal deadlines and facilitate meetings of key scientists to ensure timely submission.
Scientific Communication:
Guides the development of complex, high-profile research proposals from ideation to submission, ensuring clarity, technical accuracy, and alignment with funder priorities, including the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Has insight into the scientific programs funded by the NIH, navigates the allocation priorities of federal funds, and serves as an advocate for specific scientific fields.
Facilitates collaboration among teams of investigators, building consensus and guiding the development of unique sections required for complex, multi-PI proposals (e.g., Project Management Plan, Administrative Core, Data Management Plan).
Supports faculty in navigating funding opportunities, including RFAs, and assists in securing their peer-reviewed awards.
Analyzes reviews of previously submitted proposals and provides feedback to investigators or other Institution officials.
Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This job may require supervisory responsibilities as needed.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems .
What we Require
A minimum of 5 years of experience in successful grant development, writing individual and team proposals, and facilitating submission of grant proposals.
Inside experience with federal funding agencies strongly encouraged.
Doctoral Degree (Ph.D.) in biological sciences, physical sciences or natural sciences.
Experience in writing and editing grants, including NIH R01 proposals and multi-component proposals.
Strong proofreading and strategic communication skills.
Experience in coordinating grant-writing efforts of multiple PIs to facilitate the submission of large, multi-component proposals.
Experience writing and coordinating multidisciplinary sponsored research and private grant proposals with multiple collaborators for a variety of funding sources.
Experience leading teams of scientists and/or administrative staff.
Computer skills required: Development Software; Microsoft Office; Project Management Software
Other skills strongly preferred: Microsoft PowerBI or other data management software.
What We Can Offer
The expected pay range for this position is $140,000-$190,000 per annum. Salk Institute provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the institute reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.
Benefits
Salk Institute offers competitive benefits , including medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, patient advocacy services, and transit/parking program.
Salk Values
The Salk Community, both scientists and administrators, worked together to define values that we believe support Salk’s pursuit of excellence. To be truly the best scientific institution requires not only incredible discoveries, but a common understanding of how we should work together to enable those discoveries.
The acronym “I CARE” provides a simple way to remember each of the values and reminds each of us of the importance of what we do each day.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The Salk Institute for Biological Studies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal access to opportunities for students, employees, applicants for employment and other visitors. Salk has also adopted and maintains a policy to encourage professional and respectful workplace behavior and prevent discriminatory and harassing conduct in our workplace.
Accordingly, the Institute prohibits harassment and discrimination in employment on the basis of, and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to, actual or perceived race, color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status (disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era, other covered veteran status), political affiliation, and any other status protected by state or federal law.