BIDS Executive Director (0379U) Job 66626 - Berkeley Institute
for Data Science (BIDS) About Berkeley
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Departmental Overview
The Berkeley Institute for Data Science (BIDS - https://bids.berkeley.edu) was
founded in 2013 to build on Berkeley's strength in data science
with a multidisciplinary emphasis. BIDS aims to facilitate and
enhance the development and application of cutting-edge data
science techniques in the biological, physical, social and
engineering sciences. Today, BIDS is part of the new College of
Computing, Data Science and Society (CDSS), where it serves as a
hub for interdisciplinary research, tool development, and exchange
of ideas between methodologies in computing, statistics and AI.
BIDS connects with domain experts from across the entire
disciplinary spectrum on campus, and hosts collaborations with
local and national partners, including Lawrence Berkeley National
Lab and NASA in the unique intellectual ecosystem of
Berkeley.
As CDSS further advances UC Berkeley's eminence in Data Science
research and education, BIDS is entering a new era. It will serve
as a central hub connecting scholars on campus, as well as reaching
out to other Berkeley institutions including LBNL, the Simons
Laufer Mathematical Sciences Institute, the Space Sciences
Laboratory, the International Computer Science Institute, and the
SkyDeck Startup Incubator. BIDS' expertise in open source tool
development and open science makes it an ideal place to be a home
for communities of practice around open knowledge, at a time when
both open source software is becoming the norm for research
computing, and when open science ideas become part of national
science policies across multiple agencies. From this perspective,
BIDS will help scholars from different fields to find shared needs,
interests and ideas and build new collaborations.
BIDS also aims to foster conversations regarding the role of
Science and Society in the development of new tools and systems for
AI. As a discipline-neutral environment, it will provide open space
for emerging work ranging from the representation of scientific
knowledge in AI models and the use of AI as a scientific
instrument, to explorations with social scientists and humanists of
questions at the intersection of the human experience, our social
context and the role of AI in our lives.
The Executive Director will take a leadership role in managing and
developing the Institute's research programs and representing these
programs to outside organizations. Under the direction of the BIDS
faculty director, the ED will develop the vision and corresponding
agenda to achieve the Institute's objectives. The incumbent will
oversee all elements of program administration, facilitate
collaborations among multiple research groups from across the
campus as well as with partner organizations, and provide
leadership in identifying outreach services. The Executive Director
will work under the direction of the Institute's academic
leadership to formulate strategic goals and objectives, direct
long-term planning, and develop policies and procedures, and raise
funding from external sources. This individual will be considered a
subject matter expert on campus and is recognized as an expert
externally in the field.
Application Review Date
The First Review Date for this job is: 5/1/24 - Open Until
Filled
Responsibilities
30%
Manages major research program components in coordination with
BIDS Faculty leadership and oversees execution of additional BIDS
programs once funded.
Coordinates varied and competing requirements associated with
managing an innovative program in a university environment. Manages
the Institute's facilities and budgets, supervises staff, and
oversees the administrative, operational, and technical operations
of the Institute.
25%
Working with the BIDS Executive Committee, develops and
executes strategy for financing and program activities in pursuit
of the BIDS vision, and ensuring ongoing sustainability.
Seeks funding and opportunities for mission-aligned research
programs. Represents the Institute to internal and external
audiences.
Works with key partners in the College to develop industrial
and academic membership programs as appropriate.
Explores and fosters opportunities for knowledge transfer of
research results to government sponsors, industry partners, and
international organizations.
Works with faculty leadership to build programs around open
source and open science on campus, and establishes partnerships
with other suitable stakeholders on campus and beyond (e.g. the
Library, LBNL or other UC campuses) on these activities, building
common policies and practices as appropriate.
15%
Works with the Faculty Director to develop strategic goals,
objectives and directions of the Institute, to identify
opportunities and recommend Institute resource allocations, and
partner institution agreements.
Acts as a point of contact between the Institute sponsors , and
Institute researchers and program organizers.
Communicates with partner institutions to coordinate joint
programs and activities and implement best practices, as
appropriate.
10%
Develops ideas and options for faculty review and decision, and
develops and implements research programs that reflect faculty
interests.
Participates in assessment of program effectiveness, and
recommends changes to program content, policies and strategic goals
accordingly.
10%
Works with Communications/Program Manager to develop public
relations and other materials for external audiences.
5%
Develops and maintains liaisons with the external advisory
board.
Represents the program to governing boards, outside agencies,
and the public.
5%
Serves on committees representing the Institute and
participates in professional conferences, seminars and workshops
relating to Professional Development.
Required Qualifications
Management and leadership experience in academic and/or
government agencies and/or industry.
Expertise in administrative, operational, budgetary, human
resources, and financial principles and practices.
Expert ability to work with dynamic and diverse group of
researchers (faculty, staff, students), sponsors, and external
collaborators.
Excellent understanding of and appreciation for data science
approaches and innovations AND the needs, goals and deadline
pressures under which academic scientists across the
disciplines get their work done.
Excellent oral and written communication and negotiation
skills, including political acumen, social perceptiveness, and an
understanding of different cultures and social norms.
Demonstrated expertise with program building within academic
institutions.
Demonstrated expertise in building collaborations between
academia and/or industry organizations.
Demonstrated experience working with communities in any aspect
of open science/open knowledge in research environments.
Expert fundraising and business development experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree in related area and / or equivalent experience
/ training.
Terminal degree in a related field preferred (PhD, JD, MD,
etc.).
Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is
required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range
for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range
posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the
wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation
decisions including but not limited to experience, skills,
knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications,
analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational
needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary
at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are
determined based on final candidate qualifications and
experience.
Classification: ACAD PRG MGT OFCR 5 (0379)
Anticipated hiring range: $117,000 - $197,000
UCB salary range: $117,000 - $226,000
The salary offer to the final candidate will take into
consideration their experience and salary equity with current UC
Berkeley employees working in a similar roles.
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
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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. For more
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