Executive Director (0379U), Helen Wills Neuroscience Institute - 65206 The University of California, Berkeley, is one of the world's leading institutions of higher education. We are looking for equity-minded applicants who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community.

Find out more about this role by reading the information below, then apply to be considered. Departmental Overview The UC Berkeley Center for the Science of Psychedelics (BCSP) is an academic center focused on psychedelic research, training, and public education. The BCSP works to improve health and well-being for all through culturally informed psychedelic research; psychedelic facilitation training for religious, spiritual-care, and health-care professionals; and accessible, accurate, and reliable public education. Responsibilities Strategic planning, managing, and delivering of high-impact public programs that support the Center's mission. Providing leadership and management for the BCSP's broad portfolio of research studies across the sciences, humanities, and public opinion research. Identifying, developing, and planning new research programs in the BCSP. Evaluate the Center's impact and efficiency and formulating plans to improve them. Providing thought leadership to the Center on key issues relating to its mission. Interfacing with the BCSP Advisory Board, the BCSP Scientific Advisory Board, and official Advisors representing the Center. Representing the BCSP to the public, including translating BCSP research programs. Serving as a key spokesperson for the BCSP in the media. Center Management And Administration Managing administrative requirements of the BCSP. Supervising the Center's staff and managing their work and development. Representing the Center to other campus institutes and offices. Ensuring compliance with national laws that apply to psychedelics research and education at UC Berkeley. Fundraising Identifying and obtaining funding from multiple external sources to ensure financial sustainability of the BCSP. Leading proposal preparation and writing substantial portions of some of the above proposals. Working with groups within the university in preparing and submitting proposals. Bringing together teams of investigators to apply for and manage large funding initiatives. Interfacing with funding agencies, program officers, and foundations. Garnering philanthropic and self-generated funds to support the BCSP's programs. Finance And Operations Overseeing execution of funded research and education programs from the BCSP. Planning, directing, and overseeing program budgets and financial, HR, technical and other supporting resources. Ensuring overall compliance of Center operations with UC policies and procedures. Making recommendations and implementing decisions on issues that have center-wide impact. Required Qualifications Background in academic research (or extensive familiarity with academic research). Demonstrated expertise with program building within a leading academic institution, government agency, or non-profit. Expert oral and written communication skills. Expert ability to think creatively and independently on concepts requiring advanced analytical skills. Expert interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse groups to achieve results. Expert ability to work collaboratively with dynamic and diverse group of faculty, staff and students. Expert fundraising experience. Leadership experience in academic, government, or non-profit organizations. Commitment to/experience with enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in organizations. Experience or fluency in the field of psychedelic research and/or education. Education/Training Advanced degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training. Salary & Benefits The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $170,000.00 - $225,000.00. This is a 100%, full-time (40 hours per week), career position that is eligible for full UC benefits. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative 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.

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