University of Washington
CENTER FOR AN INFORMED PUBLIC, DIRECTOR OF STRATEGY AND OPERATIONS
University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
CENTER FOR AN INFORMED PUBLIC, DIRECTOR OF STRATEGY AND OPERATIONSCENTER FOR AN INFORMED PUBLIC, DIRECTOR OF STRATEGY AND OPERATIONS
Benefits:
As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website.
Although open until filled, priority deadline is October 20th.The University of Washington’s
Center for an Informed Public
seeks a
Director of Strategy and Operations (DSO)
to join our team as a key leader to help guide and steward this multidisciplinary institute through its next phase of development and growth. The DSO will be responsible for developing and overseeing organizational strategy, designing and implementing a diverse array of programs, and ensuring the sustainability of the Center’s goals, activities, and efforts.
The CIP, launched Fall 2019, aims to resist strategic misinformation, promote an informed society, and strengthen democratic discourse. Located within the Information School (iSchool) at the University of Washington, the Center collaborates with the Department of Human Centered Design & Engineering and the School of Law; its programs span research, education, policy and outreach.
This is a unique opportunity to join a community of scholars and leaders tackling one of the most pressing issues of our time. Our ideal candidate is a passionate leader and communicator with a track record of successfully leading and scaling an organization. The candidate possesses demonstrated experience managing and leading people, including the ability to develop and empower top-notch staff and promote a culture of high performance that values societal impact.
Reporting directly to the Faculty Director and working closely with the Executive Council and other senior staff, the DSO supports the CIP’s leadership team, serving as chief administrator for all of the Center’s daily operations and programs. The DSO builds and maintains relationships with strategic partners, including public, private and civil society representatives; community leaders; and the general public.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Strategy, Vision, and Leadership:• With the Faculty Director and Executive Council, design and guide strategic planning and overall management of the organization.• Establish a new External Advisory Board for the CIP, and serve as main administrative leader to guide and manage the board and its activities.
Operations:• Lead all operational processes and systems at the Center—including operational management, information flow, and organizational planning—in support of CIP’s mission; plan and lead internal meetings.• Ensure that all Center financial activity, including grant, gift, revenue, and in-kind dollars, are fully tracked and integrated into Center's operating budget.
Team Development and Management:• Lead and mentor the Center’s staff, whose dynamic activities span a range of initiatives including projects, events, community programs, digital media, communications, research infrastructure maintenance and office management.
Minimum Qualifications• Bachelor's degree.• Five years of administrative and strategic management experience, including financial and budgetary oversight.• Three years of direct professional staff supervision.
Additional Required Qualifications• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of internal and external constituents.• Ability to build and nurture a successful organizational culture and develop comprehensive internal processes.• Strategically minded, analytical leader.• Demonstrated success in working with diverse populations.• Discreet facilitator and problem-solver with a high tolerance for ambiguity.• Autonomous self-starter with intellectual confidence and flexibility and ability to effectively manage multiple demands and priorities.• Demonstrates a high degree of initiative-taking, problem-solving capability, creativity, and capacity for innovative thinking.• Proficiency in developing budgets, fiscal monitoring and financial projections using multiple fund sources.• Strong technology skills and inclination to adapt and learn new technologies.
Desired Qualifications• Advanced degree preferred.• Experience in a large-scale, complex academic institution.• A passion for the Center’s mission: to resist strategic misinformation and strengthen democratic discourse.
Working Environmental ConditionsThis position requires the ability to work a flexible schedule to meet deadlines as needed. This may occasionally include evening and weekend work to meet critical deadlines and some travel. The position has some flexibility in terms of location, but is expected to be in-office in Seattle at least 2 days per week and for important Center-related events and activities.
Application Process: The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. Please note that your application will not be reviewed until all required assessments have been completed.Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
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Benefits:
As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website.
Although open until filled, priority deadline is October 20th.The University of Washington’s
Center for an Informed Public
seeks a
Director of Strategy and Operations (DSO)
to join our team as a key leader to help guide and steward this multidisciplinary institute through its next phase of development and growth. The DSO will be responsible for developing and overseeing organizational strategy, designing and implementing a diverse array of programs, and ensuring the sustainability of the Center’s goals, activities, and efforts.
The CIP, launched Fall 2019, aims to resist strategic misinformation, promote an informed society, and strengthen democratic discourse. Located within the Information School (iSchool) at the University of Washington, the Center collaborates with the Department of Human Centered Design & Engineering and the School of Law; its programs span research, education, policy and outreach.
This is a unique opportunity to join a community of scholars and leaders tackling one of the most pressing issues of our time. Our ideal candidate is a passionate leader and communicator with a track record of successfully leading and scaling an organization. The candidate possesses demonstrated experience managing and leading people, including the ability to develop and empower top-notch staff and promote a culture of high performance that values societal impact.
Reporting directly to the Faculty Director and working closely with the Executive Council and other senior staff, the DSO supports the CIP’s leadership team, serving as chief administrator for all of the Center’s daily operations and programs. The DSO builds and maintains relationships with strategic partners, including public, private and civil society representatives; community leaders; and the general public.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Strategy, Vision, and Leadership:• With the Faculty Director and Executive Council, design and guide strategic planning and overall management of the organization.• Establish a new External Advisory Board for the CIP, and serve as main administrative leader to guide and manage the board and its activities.
Operations:• Lead all operational processes and systems at the Center—including operational management, information flow, and organizational planning—in support of CIP’s mission; plan and lead internal meetings.• Ensure that all Center financial activity, including grant, gift, revenue, and in-kind dollars, are fully tracked and integrated into Center's operating budget.
Team Development and Management:• Lead and mentor the Center’s staff, whose dynamic activities span a range of initiatives including projects, events, community programs, digital media, communications, research infrastructure maintenance and office management.
Minimum Qualifications• Bachelor's degree.• Five years of administrative and strategic management experience, including financial and budgetary oversight.• Three years of direct professional staff supervision.
Additional Required Qualifications• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of internal and external constituents.• Ability to build and nurture a successful organizational culture and develop comprehensive internal processes.• Strategically minded, analytical leader.• Demonstrated success in working with diverse populations.• Discreet facilitator and problem-solver with a high tolerance for ambiguity.• Autonomous self-starter with intellectual confidence and flexibility and ability to effectively manage multiple demands and priorities.• Demonstrates a high degree of initiative-taking, problem-solving capability, creativity, and capacity for innovative thinking.• Proficiency in developing budgets, fiscal monitoring and financial projections using multiple fund sources.• Strong technology skills and inclination to adapt and learn new technologies.
Desired Qualifications• Advanced degree preferred.• Experience in a large-scale, complex academic institution.• A passion for the Center’s mission: to resist strategic misinformation and strengthen democratic discourse.
Working Environmental ConditionsThis position requires the ability to work a flexible schedule to meet deadlines as needed. This may occasionally include evening and weekend work to meet critical deadlines and some travel. The position has some flexibility in terms of location, but is expected to be in-office in Seattle at least 2 days per week and for important Center-related events and activities.
Application Process: The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. Please note that your application will not be reviewed until all required assessments have been completed.Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
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