Director, Sie Cheou-Kang Center - Josef Korbel School
Director, Sie Cheou-Kang Center - Josef Korbel School
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Position Summary
The Si Chou-Kang Center for International Security and Diplomacy at the Josef Korbel School of International Studies advances knowledge and practice around global security prosperity and social justice through innovative research interdisciplinary education and thoughtful engagement with others who strive for a more just prosperous and peaceful world. A Korbel faculty member serves as the Si Center director an administrative position that typically extends for a three-year term and for which the faculty member receives an annual stipend.
Essential Functions
- Devise and execute an annual strategic plan for the Si Center in consultation with the Centers affiliated faculty and Korbel School leadership.
- Meet quarterly (or more) with the Centers affiliated faculty and provide leadership and support for the goals and issues identified by Center affiliates. Work closely with affiliated faculty to plan design and implement collaborative research projects and other activities.
- Meet regularly with Si Center and Korbel School staff to advise on and assist with strategies and tactics that advance the mission and vision of the Si Center.
- Host at least one public event per academic quarter designed to educate and inform students and the broader Korbel community about issues salient to the Si Center.
- Assist the Korbel Schools Communications team to raise the profile of the Si Center among local regional and national organizations and funders.
- Assist the Universitys Advancement team and School leadership with fundraising as appropriate.
- Work closely with the Si Center staff to develop and monitor expenditures incurred through research programming and other activities.
- Represent affiliated faculty at Center and School-related meetings and events.
- Supervise the Assistant Director of the Si Center. Delegate appraise and correct work as needed.
- When possible engage students in the research work of the Si Center.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Ability to work collaboratively and build strong relationships with peers divisions and senior leadership.
- Ability to collaborate and be comfortable dealing with ambiguity.
- Ability to create effective partnerships.
- Strong interpersonal skills including strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to effectively manage multiple projects have attention to detail and work effectively in a fast-paced work environment.
- Ability to think strategically and creatively.
- Ability to handle time sensitive/confidential information appropriately.
- Ability to meet deadlines and maintain appropriate time management.
- Willingness to actively learn and follow the universitys administrative procedures policies and guidelines.
Required Qualifications
- Existing affiliated faculty affiliation with the Si Center and the Josef Korbel School.
- Extensive experience securing and managing research contracts and grants.
- Supervisory experience.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity equity and inclusion.
Working Environment
- Standard office environment.
- Unexpected interruptions occur often and stress level is moderate to high.
- Noise level is quiet to moderate.
Physical Activities
- Ability to work in front of a computer for extended periods of time.
- Occasionally required to move about the office/campus.
Work Schedule
While the Universitys administrative offices are open Monday Friday 8:00 am 4:30 pm faculty schedules vary from term to term and are based on courses taught service commitments and research agendas. The Universitys academic calendars are posted on theregistrars website(the law school is on a semester system and has a differentacademic calendar).
Application Deadline
For consideration please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) June 3 2025.
Special Instructions
Candidates must apply online through to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.
Salary Grade Number
The salary grade for the position is UC.
Compensation
The compensation for this position is a $20000 annual stipend and one course release.
The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate departmental budget availability internal salary equity considerations and available market information but not based on a candidates sex or any other protected status.
Benefits
The University of Denver offers excellent benefits including medical dental retirement paid time off tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.
Please include the following documents with your application:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex (including sex stereotypes sex characteristics sexual orientation gender identity and gender expression) marital family or parental status pregnancy or related conditions national origin disability or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color national origin ancestry age religion creed disability sex (including sex stereotypes sex characteristics sexual orientation gender identity and gender expression) marital family and parental status pregnancy genetic information military enlistment or veteran status and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal state or local law regulation or ordinance in any of the Universitys educational programs and activities and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Workers Rights (POWR) Act; and any other federal state and local laws regulations or ordinances that prohibit discrimination harassment and/or retaliation. For more information please see the University of Denvers NonDiscriminationStatement.
All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
