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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.
TIMELINE: Review of application materials by the department will begin October 14th, 2024. Followed by the department reaching out individually to schedule initial interviews.
The University of Washington Climate Impacts Group (CIG) is seeking a new director. CIG supports the development of climate resilience by advancing understanding of climate risks & enabling science-based action to manage those risks. Since 1995, the Climate Impacts Group has linked cutting-edge scientific research with innovative approaches to community engagement to produce exceptional applied research products; develop strong relationships among resource managers, policy makers, and communities in the region; and build regional capacity for addressing climatic variability and change.
The Climate Impacts Group is a member organization of EarthLab, a visionary institute that pushes boundaries to address our most pressing environmental challenges, with a focus on climate and its intersection with social justice. EarthLab connects faculty, students, and researchers at the University of Washington to community collaborators in businesses, non-profits, public agencies, Tribal nations, and others to co-produce actionable research that generates solutions and strategies for local and global impact. EarthLab's vision, an equitable, just, and sustainable world where people and planet thrive, supports one of the University's biggest goals.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Strategic Leadership (30%): Establish and coordinate a leadership team to drive implementation of the CIG 2024-2029 strategic plan. Build support inside and outside the UW for CIG's efforts to connect science with climate-resilience action through partnership and collaboration. Broaden & deepen diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice-focused efforts internally and with external partners. Foster a positive culture that prioritizes productive relationships among CIG staff, inclusion, collaboration, and cooperation. Oversee all aspects of the organization and identify, propose, and lead new strategies/initiatives with wide reach and impact.Fundraising and Financial Stewardship (30%): Work closely with EarthLab and the College of the Environment Advancement and Administrative teams to develop and steward diverse sources of grant and non-grant support from private, federal, state, foundation, and other sources.Partnership Development and Strategic Networking (20%): Work in coalition with leaders from other organizations to build capacity for climate resilience efforts in the state, regionally and nationally and to build visibility for CIG's work and reputation.Management (20%): Lead in an empathetic way that prioritizes DEIJA, supports teamwork, enhances trust, builds collaboration and results in a motivated workforce. Hire, supervise, evaluate, develop and mentor CIG staff.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Master's degree or terminal professional degree or the equivalent in knowledge and experience in a climate adaptation-relevant discipline + 9 years relevant experience.
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Nine (9) years' experience in a complex organization providing research, services, and programs relevant to climate resilience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.Experience advancing justice, inclusion and equity at an individual and organizational level.Demonstrated experience working with elected officials, appointed and career agency staff.Ability to manage a demanding workflow with competing deadlines, solve problems, resolve stress and conflict, initiate timely responses to changes in the political and institutional environment, and exercise sound judgment and decision-making authority using tact and diplomacy.DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS Ph. D. + 7 years' experienceFamiliar with Washington state and the greater Pacific Northwest's climate-resilience related resources, issues, and interested parties.General knowledge of Northwest treaty Tribes, Tribal issues (particularly as relates to climate impacts and adaptation) and practices for effective partnership with Tribal nations.NOTE ON THE ROLE While the CIG Director position is not a tenured faculty position, we are open to the possibility of a non-tenured faculty appointment for the Director. We further encourage applications from people who do not have a traditional academic background, including experience in NGOs, consulting, and government.
Additional Application Instructions: At EarthLab, we focus on equity and justice in all that we do. Please submit a 1-page cover letter with your resume, and include your experience, lived or professional, in the area of justice, equity, diversity and inclusion.
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.
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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