Job ID
72656
Location
Main Campus-Berkeley
Full/Part Time
Full Time
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Departmental Overview
Since its creation in 1947, the Institute of Transportation Studies has been one of the world's leading centers for transportation research, education, and scholarship by developing leading-edge innovations influencing movement of people and goods and advancing sustainability, economic health, and quality of life.
This position is responsible for diversifying and expanding the funding portfolio for the Institute of Transportation Studies (ITS) by developing new revenue streams. This includes generating funds to support research and activities through sponsored projects, contracts, and grants with public and private entities, industrial affiliate and partnership programs, gifts, and self-supporting revenue-generating activities.
This is a 2-year, 100% FTE contract position with the possibility of extension and/or conversion to career.
Responsibilities
35% OPPORTUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Responsible for diversifying and expanding the funding portfolio for the Institute of Transportation Studies (ITS) by developing new revenue streams. This includes generating funds to support research and activities through sponsored projects, contracts, and grants with public and private entities, industrial affiliate and partnership programs, gifts, and self-supporting revenue-generating activities.
35% RELATIONSHIP BUILDING
Establish new and manage existing research partnerships with key partners, sponsors, sub-awardees, and contractors from all levels of government, with other universities, and other public and private enterprises.
10% STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT
Create business development strategy to guide ITS and its research centers toward a high-impact, robust, and resilient research portfolio.
10% OPPORTUNITY IDENTIFICATION
Develop, maintain, and use a funding opportunity map to continuously monitor and identify relevant funding opportunities.
10% COMMUNICATION
Develop and deliver presentations communicating the research portfolio and directions to external stakeholders.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
- Advanced interpersonal skills to lead and work collaboratively and effectively with multi-disciplinary, cross-functional teams.
- Ability to apply strategic, analytical, critical, creative and lateral thinking to develop competitive research proposals.
- Broad knowledge of the transportation sector and ability to understand and communicate.
- Experience with grant writing, fundraising, government relations, sales, or related business development activities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in transportation related field and/or in the deployment/development of new technologies.
- Technical or non-technical experience with advanced transportation technologies.
- Deep knowledge of other transportation subject areas represented within ITS.
- Strategic planning and project management skills.
- Demonstrated success in obtaining funding for large research projects.
Salary & Benefits
The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $109,200 to $158,500 yearly. This position is FLSA Exempt and paid monthly.
Other Information
This is a 2-year, 100% FTE contract position with the possibility of extension and/or conversion to career.
Conviction History Background
This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
