Institution:   University of San Francisco, Arts & Sciences
Location:   California, United States
Position:   Executive Director of the Center for the Pacific Rim in the College of Arts and Sciences

Executive Director of the Center for the Pacific Rim in the College of Arts and Sciences
University of San Francisco

Requisition Number:     2011-0035Faculty
Department:     Arts & Sciences
Campus Location:    Main SF Campus
Job Type: Full-Time
Union Type: Non Union

The University of San Francisco (USF) (www.usfca.edu) invites applications and letters of nominations for the position of Executive Director of its Center for the Pacific Rim (CPR) beginning August 1, 2012. USF seeks a dynamic person of vision to lead the development of its CPR to the next level of achievement and influence. The Executive Director (ED) is expected to build upon the Centers tradition of excellence in academic programs, research and publications, public programs, and external fundraising established over its 24-year history.

Job Responsibilities
Responsibilities of the ED will include:

leading the Center, including responsibility for its day to day operations and coordination of its four research institutes on Chinese-Western cultural history and Japan-US policy, (the Ricci Institute, one of the worlds leading archives on Jesuit/Catholic history in East Asia, the Nautilus Institute, the Japan Policy Research Institute, and ChinaDialogue);

overseeing the Centers graduate and undergraduate academic programs in Asian Studies;

managing an annual operating budget of over $1.2 million that is dependent on multiple funding sources and involves developing and
pursuing external funding strategies and support to grow and expand current research, program initiatives, and student scholarships;

managing a 30-person volunteer advisory board, and cultivating active partnerships with other academic and community organizations;

leading and implementing the Centers long-range strategic plans.

Requirements
The ED should have the following qualifications:

demonstrated capacity for vision, entrepreneurial thinking and action, as well as close attention to scholarship and curriculum development in Asian Studies;

a strong record of leadership necessary to promote and foster multidisciplinary collaborative research on the cultures/countries of the Pacific Rim, with an emphasis on intercultural relations and policy issues;

a Ph.D. or the equivalent in an Asia-related discipline with broad knowledge of East Asian affairs and Pacific Rim interrelationships and preferably at least three years of experience in academic and/or research administration;

highly developed oral and written communication skills and strong interpersonal and collaborative skills suited both to a collegial academic environment and to working with the CPRs broad community contacts and partners;

demonstrated commitment to raise external funds and to orchestrate and mobilize the efforts of others (staff and volunteers) to achieve results;

passion for furthering greater mutual understanding, communication, and cooperation among the people and cultures of the Pacific Rim

The ED reports to the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and manages a total staff of seven. This is an administrative position, but other academic arrangements are possible for qualified candidates.
Salary is commensurate with experience and/or scholarly and other professional achievements.

Special Instructions Summary
Applications are due by Wednesday, February 29, 2012.

Applicants should apply for this job on the HR website (http://apptrkr.com/227203) by creating a username and login and providing the pertinent contact information. To start this process, click on the Apply for this Job link at the top of the page.

Applicants should also submit a letter of interest demonstrating how their experiences and skills match the needs of the organization, curriculum vitae and a list of at least three references.

Submit application/nominations electronically in PDF format directly to the program at:

Please submit nominations, applications, and inquiries in electronic format to:

Chair, USF Center for the Pacific Rim Executive Director Search Committee
University of San Francisco
Deans Office, College of Arts and Sciences
2130 Fulton Street
San Francisco, CA 94117-1080
Email contact: elbers@usfca.edu
Tel: 415-422-6357

EEO Policy
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Contact: http://apptrkr.com/227203