Director

$115,000 - $198,900/Yr

University of California - Irvine, CA

posted 2 months ago

Full-time - Director
Irvine, CA
10,001+ employees
Educational Services

About the position

The Executive Director of the Long U.S. - China Institute at UC Irvine will lead the administrative operations of the Institute, focusing on research related to contemporary Chinese society, politics, and culture. This role involves securing philanthropic investments, collaborating with faculty, and organizing events to promote scholarship on US-China relations. The position is a full-time role with a commitment to fostering bilateral engagement and understanding between the US and China.

Responsibilities

  • Direct the administrative operations of the Long U.S. - China Institute.
  • Secure significant philanthropic investments to support the Institute.
  • Collaborate with faculty to formulate and execute plans for the Institute.
  • Organize colloquia and public forums highlighting scholarship on contemporary China and US-China relations.
  • Design, develop, deliver, and administer fundraising programs.
  • Identify new donor prospects and develop marketing plans and related programs/events.
  • Cultivate, steward, and solicit donor prospects.

Requirements

  • Academic background and experience in selected area of research.
  • Advanced knowledge of administrative, budgetary, human resources, and financial principles and practices.
  • Advanced oral and written communication skills.
  • Advanced ability to think creatively and independently on complex concepts requiring analytical skills.
  • Advanced interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse groups to achieve results.
  • Advanced ability to work collaboratively with internal and external peers and managers.
  • Highly skilled fundraising experience.
  • Fluency in Mandarin.
  • Doctorate in related area and/or equivalent experience training.
  • 5-10 years of experience in academic research, public policy, or philanthropy sectors.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Sick and vacation time
  • Retirement savings plans
  • Access to discounts and perks
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