The University of California Santa Cruz (UCSC), an R1-research university and member of the American Association of Universities, invites nominations and applications for the role of Associate Vice Chancellor of Research Computing.
The Associate Vice Chancellor (AVC) of Research Computing is a key leadership role responsible for driving the strategic vision and oversight of research computing initiatives at the University of California Santa Cruz. This position plays a pivotal role in advancing the university’s research capabilities by leveraging cutting-edge computing technologies, data analytics, and information management systems. The incumbent will collaborate with faculty, researchers, and administrators to enhance the university’s research computing infrastructure, ensuring it aligns with academic goals and contributes to the overall advancement of knowledge.
Reporting to the Vice Chancellor of Information Technology and taking direction from the Vice Chancellor of Research, the AVC of Research Computing will work closely with their organizational peers and associated teams to build cross-functional teams focused on meeting the current and evolving needs of the UCSC research community. The AVC of Research Computing will also partner with leadership in UCSC institutes and organizations to facilitate cutting-edge advances in research. These teams offer the individual the opportunity to participate in and direct the development of advanced research information technology solutions.
The ideal candidate for this position will bring:
- The ability to lead a high-performing, customer-oriented team dedicated to advancing the University’s research mission
- Experience conducting or supporting computationally enabled research and the commitment to supporting it across a wide range of disciplines and fields
- Experience managing budgets with multiple funding sources
- Experience navigating a matrixed and highly distributed organizational environment
- Excellent organizational change management and project management skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to audiences with a wide range of technical skills and build support among a broad spectrum of users
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to think creatively
- Ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students from a variety of diverse backgrounds
- Ability to adapt within a rapidly changing technical environment
- The financial acumen to build the team’s economic model in ways compliant with grant funding and other funding sources
- Experience collaborating in proposal development and grant submission and management (e.g., infrastructure grants)
- Forward-looking views about, for example, opportunities created by AI and the implications of data science on academic disciplines
For a full list of job duties and qualifications, please view the full position description.
UCSC has retained Opus Partners to support this recruitment. Craig Smith, Partner, and Thomas Lapierre, Senior Associate are leading the search. Confidential inquiries, applications, and nominations should be sent by email to Thomas Lapierre (thomas.lapierre@opuspartners.net).
An application must include a resume, cover letter, and Statement of Contributions to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. Letters can highlight leadership experience, professional motivations, answer questions you might anticipate regarding your materials, or note an accomplishment that may not be evident on a resume or CV.
The anticipated and budgeted hiring salary range is between $165,000 and $200,000.
UCSC values diversity, equity, and inclusion and will seek a leader who is committed to promoting these values throughout the organization. The Statement of Contributions to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion should address how you might promote these values as Associate Vice Chancellor of Research Computing and highlight past professional support of initiatives designed to remove barriers and to increase participation by groups historically under-represented in cabinet-level roles.
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, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees. Inquiries regarding the University’s equal employment opportunity policies may be directed to: UCSC Equal Employment Opportunity webpage (https://equity.ucsc.edu/eeoaa/equal-employment-opportunity/index.html).