Job Title: Women In Technology Program Director (6300U) Job #25522 – CITRIS
Location: Main Campus-Berkeley
Part-Time or Full-Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
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Application Review Date
The First Review Date for this job is: 8/28/18
Departmental Overview
The Center for Information Technology Research in the Interest of Society (CITRIS) and the Banatao Institute create information technology solutions for society’s most pressing challenges.
CITRIS and the Banatao Institute leverage the research strengths of University of California campuses at Berkeley, Davis, Merced and Santa Cruz, and operate within the greater ecosystem of the University and the innovative and entrepreneurial spirit of Silicon Valley. The institute was created by the California state legislature to shorten the pipeline between world-class laboratory research and the development of applications, platforms, companies, and even new industries. CITRIS and the Banatao Institute facilitate interdisciplinary work among hundreds of University of California faculty members, students, corporate partners, and international institutions. Together with these public and private partners, we are shaping the future of technology in ways that cross traditional boundaries.
Diversity in the technical workforce at all levels enhances collective intelligence and innovation, resulting in financial benefits for companies, personal and professional satisfaction for technologists, and a vibrant intellectual ecosystem for a thriving information-based society.
The Women in Technology Initiative envisions a world in which women are proportionately represented and equitably compensated throughout the professional ranks in the tech industry and academia. The Women in Technology Initiative seeks to create change through convening female executives and their champions for information-sharing and networking; promoting adoption of diversity metrics in the industry, providing professional development opportunities for graduate students and early-career professionals; and highlighting successful female technical experts and entrepreneurs through public events, social media, and the Athena Awards.
Responsibilities
50% Program development:
• Help to identify appropriate participants and speakers for Women in Tech Initiative events, such as the Women in Technology Leadership Roundtable, public symposia, and professional development activities. Also help to identify appropriate speakers for related events like the CITRIS Research Exchange series.
• Organize and direct the process for the annual Athena Awards, including recruiting review committee members, soliciting nominations, providing review rubrics, organizing final selection and communicating with the awardees.
• Identify and cultivate campus partners for co-sponsored activities.
• Identify industry and academic leaders to serve as mentors/champions for students, alumnae and postdocs.
• Contribute to strategic planning for the Initiative to build a full slate of activities and the funding to support it.
25% Campus Outreach:
• Develop relationship with student groups, ideally at all 4 CITRIS campuses, e.g. WICSE, GWE, SWE, etc. to understand their needs and how the Women in Tech Initiative might contribute to their success.
• Work with representatives from the UCB Equity & Inclusion office and staff in CoE’s diversity & inclusion office to provide complementary programs and support to students.
• Develop working relationships with staff serving in IT roles on campus to understand how the Women in Tech Initiative might provide support to them.
25% Fundraising:
• Help to develop fundraising materials (white papers, case statements, etc).
• Help to identify prospective funders (corporate, foundation, individual) and develop fundraising strategy.
• Identify other sources of support, e.g., federal grants, and facilitate proposal development.
This is a one-year contract position
Required Qualifications
• Advanced knowledge of assigned area of responsibility, for example, the campus scientific community.
• Advanced knowledge of issues of concern in higher education.
• Advanced knowledge of practices and procedures associated with building and maintaining effective working relationships with all levels of internal and external constituencies.
• Advanced written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including skill to produce information that is appropriately presented and effectively received by target constituencies.
• Active listening skills, including advanced critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Skill to recognize potential areas of constituency concern and address, resolve and/or mitigate problems or issues.
• Advanced project management skills, including skills to plan and implement successful events.
• Advanced degree in a technical field, social sciences, or women’s studies.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
• Advanced knowledge of the campus, its vision, mission, goals, objectives, achievements, issues of concern and infrastructure.
• Experience organizing events.
• Experience working with students preparing to enter technical fields or early-career professionals.
• Familiarity with UC Berkeley programs and procedures.
Salary & Benefits
For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit:
http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html
*This is a one-year contract position. Contract positions may be extended based on operational demand. Contract positions are eligible to participate in the health and welfare programs offered by UC Berkeley.
Salary info can be found in the job description in the UC Berkeley Jobs Portal.
How to Apply
Please submit your cover letter and resume as a single attachment when applying.
Conviction History Background
This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct