Job No. 534977 CERC Director

at  California State University

Job no: 534977
Work type: Management (MPP)
Location: Bakersfield
Categories: MPP, Administrative, At-Will, Full Time, On-site (work in-person at business location)
Position Description

QUALIFICATIONS:

The successful candidate should have a broad vision of the future of energy solutions, a proven record of leading collaborative projects, a commitment to supporting faculty and students, and the ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and administration across campus as well as various stakeholders outside of CSUB. The ideal candidate should possess the following qualifications:

• A doctorate degree is preferred but not required. The candidate should have an advanced degree and substantial experiences and expertise in science/engineering related to energy areas. If the candidate’s academic or industry accomplishments are appropriate for faculty appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor in one of the academic disciplines in the College of NSME, retreat rights will be considered in the appropriate department;
• Leadership and managerial experience in either academic or industry settings;
• A proven record of successfully obtaining and managing external grants;
• Strong interpersonal skills, including demonstrated skills in communication, both written and oral, and interaction with diverse groups and populations;
• Ability to develop positive, productive relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders;
• A strong work ethic and the ability to independently set and achieve milestones and goals, meet deadlines, and follow through on commitments;
• Ability to build and maintain effective cross-disciplinary and/or inter-departmental teams;
• A demonstrated dedication to the principles of diversity, inclusion, equity, accessibility, and justice.
• A commitment to undergraduate and graduate student research and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Compensation: This appointment is in the Management Personnel Plan and is a full-time, 12-month position. The pay basis is monthly.
Anticipated Hiring Range: $140,004 - $160,008
However, offer amount will be commensurate with candidate’s experience, education, skills, and training.
CSU Classification Salary Range: $57,744 - $185,388
Benefits: CSUB offers a best-in-class benefit package for eligible employees that includes an array of medical plans, choice of dental plans, vision coverage, retirement participation in CalPERS, CSU tuition waiver, up to 24 vacation days per year, sick leave with unlimited accrual, 14 paid holidays per year and more! See our benefits website for additional information.

• Organizational Development and Optimization
• Initiate the development of CERC infrastructure by leveraging shared resources with the support of CSUB and NSME leadership;
• Steward the growth direction of CERC. Work closely with CSUB leadership, the NSME Dean, CERC External Advisory Board to ensure that CERC development is aligned with the CSUB strategic direction and the needs of local economic and workforce development;
• Bring all stakeholders together to create a comprehensive strategic plan for CERC;
• Ensure that CERC’s development and operations adhere to CSU/CSUB policies;
• Adapt CERC’s operations, including fiscal and personnel management, to support the center’s evolving needs.
• Cultivate Interdisciplinary Research:
• Develop and maintain an up-to-date database of faculty expertise at CSUB to facilitate research collaboration across campus;
• Connect faculty with research opportunities by building partnerships with other area colleges, research universities, industry R&D sectors, and national laboratories;
• Build interdisciplinary faculty and student research teams that work closely with external partners;
• Work with the NSME Dean to build a faculty community to foster interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Lead Efforts to Solicit External Funding:
• Expand energy-focused grant writing in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and CSUB’s Office of Grants and Sponsored Programs;
• Connect external funding opportunities with faculty;
• Work with University Advancement to cultivate and increase financial support for the center and its activities.
• Increase Student and Faculty Opportunities:
• Create opportunities for students to engage in research projects, professional practice, and internships;
• Provide support for students to participate in professional conferences to present their work, including the CERC Annual Symposium;
• Work with faculty to translate research into educational activities;
• Create student-faculty research collaborations and internships;
• Provide professional development for faculty to enhance their research and grant writing capacity;
• Support technology transfer and intellectual property development.
• Position CERC as a Hub to Drive Energy Innovation for the Region:
• Increase the visibility of CERC by strategically publicizing CERC activities and accomplishments;
• Organize and host the annual CERC Symposium;
• Work with faculty, students, staff and community partners to host outreach activities;
• Expand the CERC Advisory Board and host meetings regularly to engage key stakeholders;
• to the CERC website to provide the community with useful information about energy-related issues