Climate Impacts Group Director

4 weeks ago

Seattle, Washington, United States University of Washington Full time
Job Title: Climate Impacts Group Director

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced leader to serve as the Director of the Climate Impacts Group (CIG) at the University of Washington. The CIG is a renowned research organization that supports the development of climate resilience by advancing understanding of climate risks and enabling science-based action to manage those risks.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Establish and coordinate a leadership team to drive implementation of the CIG strategic plan.
  • Build support inside and outside the UW for CIG's efforts to connect science with climate-resilience action through partnership and collaboration.
  • Oversee all aspects of the organization and identify, propose, and lead new strategies/initiatives with wide reach and impact.
  • Foster a positive culture that prioritizes productive relationships among CIG staff, inclusion, collaboration, and cooperation.
  • 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.
  • Develop and maintain an engagement plan and network of partners through relationships with key public, private, non-profit, and/or tribal organizations and their leadership.
  • Lead in an empathetic way that prioritizes DEIJA, supports teamwork, enhances trust, builds collaboration, and results in a motivated workforce.
Requirements:
  • Master's degree or terminal professional degree or the equivalent in knowledge and experience in a climate adaptation-relevant discipline.
  • At least 9 years of relevant experience, 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.
  • Evidence of advanced oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills in engaging with diverse audiences, collaborators, and staff.
  • Demonstrated effectiveness as a collaborator, mentor, team builder, supervisor, and program manager.
  • Proven track record of securing and administering funding from a variety of sources.
  • Demonstrated success building partnerships and working collaboratively with a wide range of internal and external constituencies.
Desired Qualifications:
  • Ph.D. + 7 years' experience.
  • Familiarity 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.
  • Recognized as a leader in supporting applied, collaborative interdisciplinary research and stakeholder engagement connecting science and decision making in support of societal responses to climate change.
  • Working knowledge of state and federal legislative processes.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff and strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming. The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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