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Director of the Seymour Marine Discovery Center
University of California Santa Cruz
Director of the Seymour Marine Discovery Center
University of California Santa Cruz
 Director of the Seymour Marine Discovery Center Location: Santa Cruz Job ID: 15041 Initial Review Date (IRD) UC Santa Cruz staff jobs are posted until filled. Application materials submitted by 11:59 pm on the IRD will be routed to the hiring unit for consideration. NOTE: Materials submitted after the IRD will be forwarded only at the request of the hiring unit. Submit your materials before the IRD to ensure consideration by the hiring unit. The Initial Review Date (IRD) for this job is: 03-01-2021 Dept Marketing Statement The Director of the Seymour Marine Discovery Center (SMDC) provides visionary leadership, fundraising strategy and solicitation, contemporary management skills, and creativity. The Director collaborates with the Physical and Biological Division, Board of Directors of the Friends of Seymour Marine Discovery Center, UCSC faculty and researchers, SMDC staff, University Relations, and community stakeholders to shape the organization's long-term success. The Director oversees all aspects of the organization including development strategy, board and volunteer relations, strategic planning, staff leadership and management, and business operations, including financial management and human resources. More information about the Seymour Marine Discovery Center can be found at https://seymourcenter.ucsc.edu Job Overview The Seymour Marine Discovery Center (SMDC) serves as an outreach and public education component of the Physical and Biological Sciences division at the University of California Santa Cruz (UCSC). UCSC is committed to serving a student body and hiring faculty and staff who reflect the diversity of the State of California; responding to the needs of a diverse society; and to maintaining principles of equity and inclusion. The SMDC is charged with educating people of all ages about marine science research and ocean conservation. Its overarching goal is to instill in its visitors a deep and lasting appreciation of the role research plays in understanding and protecting the world's oceans. The SMDC consists of a 17,500-square-foot facility with additional outdoor features on a cliff above the Pacific Ocean located on the UC Santa Cruz Coastal Campus. Its exhibits focus on research conducted by scientists at UC Santa Cruz. In FY19, the Seymour Center had approximately 65,000 visitors, including nearly 9,000 students, teachers, and adult chaperones from transitional kindergarten through community college participating in educational programs grounded in the Next Generation Science Standards. In FY19, the center's operating budget was $1.4 million with a staff of almost 20 FTEs and 250 active volunteers. Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule Salary Information: Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. No. of Positions: 1 Benefits Level Eligibility: This position is eligible for Full benefits Schedule Information: Full-time, Fixed Percentage of Time: 100% Average Hours Per Week: 40 Days of the Week: Mon-Fri, with the occasional weekend Shift Includes: Days, Evenings, Weekends Employee Classification: This is a Contract appointment Job End Date: Contract position upon hire date. More details to be discussed at the interview. Work Location: Santa Cruz - Coastal Science Campus - Seymour Center Union Representation: None Job Duties 40% - Fundraising, Financial Leadership and Resource Stewardship:
20% - Strategic Planning & Strategic Implementation for the Center:
10% - Staff Supervision and Management of Personnel:
10% - Grant writing:
5% - Museum and Educational Programming:
5% - Operations & Facilities Management:
5% - Principal External Spokesperson & Community Relations:
5% - Board-Related Duties & Responsibilities:
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Safety Statement All UCSC employees must know and follow job safety procedures, attend required health and safety training, proactively promote safety at work, and promptly report actual and potential accidents and injuries. How to Apply Attach your resume and cover letter when applying to this job opening. Do not attach any documents to 'My Activities'. Select How to Apply for more instructions and information. EEO/AA 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, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees. APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO USE THE UCSC ON-LINE PROCESS View full job description and access on-line application: https://careerspub.universityofcalifornia.edu/psp/ucsc/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=11&JobOpeningId=15041&PostingSeq=1 To ensure review of application materials by the hiring unit, they must be submitted on or before the initial review date (IRD) via the Staff Employment Opportunities web site; https://jobs.ucsc.edu. A computer is available at the UC Santa Cruz Staff Human Resources Office located at Scotts Valley Center. The Scotts Valley Center is located at 100 Enterprise Way, Suite E100, Scotts Valley, CA 95066. To learn more or to request disability accommodations, call 831-459-2009. Hearing impaired are encouraged to use the California Relay Service at 800-735-2922. UC Santa Cruz is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees. Copyright 2017 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-c82b394f7c7d054dbb5e08249398ec23
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