University of California, Berkeley seeks an experienced international fundraiser to lead the offshore development activity for the University. The Assistant Vice Chancellor-International Relations (AVC-IR) will play a critical role in advancing the reputation of UC Berkeley as a world class research university and building international support for its research and programs.

The University of California, Berkeley consistently ranks among the world’s finest institutions of higher learning, internationally renowned for its achievements at the forefront of teaching and research.  Beyond Berkeley’s mission of teaching, research, and public service is the intent to provide an educational experience that responds to and takes advantage of students’ desire to contribute proactively to human welfare. Guided by Chancellor Robert Birgeneau’s 2008 vision statement “Access and Excellence”, students of exceptional talent from all socioeconomic backgrounds are able to work in a vital and diverse intellectual community committed to the advancement and diffusion of knowledge and innovation of benefit to the state, the nation, and the world.

The Assistant Vice Chancellor-International Relations will be responsible for fostering a collaborative and comprehensive effort to increase international financial support for its academic and institutional priorities and raise the profile of UC Berkeley around the world. Reporting to the Associate Vice Chancellor, University Relations, the AVC-IR is expected to work closely with the Deans and Directors of each campus unit engaged in international development to share intelligence and resources required to advance promising relationships abroad.

The AVC-IR will work closely with the Chancellor’s Office to advance critical international relationships including advising, planning and leading international travel for key university representatives including the Chancellor, Vice Chancellor and Associate Vice Chancellor-University Relations.  Working at the highest levels internationally, interfacing with high ranking government officials, including heads-of-state, CEO’s, university presidents and other highly placed individuals, the AVC-IR will represent UC Berkeley in discussions regarding new prospective partnerships, collaborative programs and will generate funding for such work.

Critical to the success of the AVC-IR will be a clear focus on developing financial support for the university, adeptly facilitating the collaboration of internal constituents including deans and key faculty in elevating the dialogue and commitment of donors to mutually exciting research and programmatic efforts.  A deep understanding of diverse cultural values and nimbleness in approaching donors and supporters is required.  As a key representative of the University abroad, the AVC-IR will be expected to act in the best interest of the University at all times and bring creativity, integrity and cooperation to the process of donor prospecting, solicitation and stewardship.  The AVC-IR is expected to draw upon all assets of the University to engage donors in ways that respond to their interests and needs and those of the University.

For a full position description or more information, please contact Nancy Painter or Michael McKeon at . Additional information on the organization can be found at: http://www.berkeley.edu/