March 25th, 2024
University of California, Berkeley
Chief Advancement Officer, Innovative Genomics Institute
( California | On-site )
Job Description
Chief Advancement Officer
In 2012, Innovative Genomics Institute (IGI) founder Dr. Jennifer Doudna and colleagues developed the gene editing technology CRISPR-Cas9, hailed as the scientific breakthrough of the century.
In the context of this quickly moving and high-impact environment, the IGI seeks its first-ever Chief Advancement Officer (CAO). The CAO will oversee a principal and transformative gifts program enabling the IGI to effectively expand in the areas of biomedicine, climate, and sustainable agriculture. The CAO will report directly to Dr. Doudna, with a dotted line reporting to the Dean of Biological Sciences.
All applications, nominations, and inquiries are invited. Applications should include, as separate documents, a CV or resume and a letter of interest addressing the themes in the leadership profile available at https://wittkieffer.com/positions/25560-chief-advancement-officer-innovative-genomics-institute
Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. The budgeted salary that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $250,000 to $300,000 annually.
WittKieffer is assisting the Innovative Genomics Institute in this search. For fullest consideration, candidate materials should be received by May 3. Application materials should be submitted using WittKieffer’s candidate portal: https://apptrkr.com/5131918
Nominations and inquiries may be directed to Greg Duyck and Jenna Brumleve at IGI-CAO@wittkieffer.com.
All letters will be treated as confidential as per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via third party (i.e., dossier service or career center) to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality at http://apo.berkeley.edu/evalltr.html prior to submitting their letters.
UC Berkeley has an excellent benefits package as well as a number of policies and programs to support employees as they balance work and family.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at UC Berkeley and the IGI. Our excellence can only be fully realized by faculty, students, and staff who share our commitment to these values. Successful candidates for our academic positions will demonstrate evidence of a commitment to advancing equity and inclusion.
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. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/DiscHarassAffirmAction
This is a sensitive position and subject to a criminal background check