Executive Director, Organizational Transformation , Centers Educational Justice and Commu

Position: Executive Director, Organizational Transformation (5602U), Centers for Educational Justice and Commu
Executive Director, Organizational Transformation (5602U) – Centers for Educational Justice and Community Engagement

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Departmental Overview

Under the executive sponsorship of the Vice Chancellor of Equity & Inclusion, and in close coordination with the offices of the Chancellor and Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost, the Thriving Initiatives provide leadership and consultation on policies, projects, and programs across campus. With a focus on broadening opportunities and amplifying navigability of resources, the Thriving Initiatives work to drive intentional and sustainable action to ensure every member of the Cal community thrives.

The AA & PI Thriving Initiatives (AAPITI) specifically facilitate engagement and collaboration with Pacific Islander and Asian American constituent communities on campus to determine key issues and priorities and work to amplify, connect, and bridge efforts to broader campus priorities.

The Asian Pacific American Student Development (APASD) Office supports undergraduate and graduate student needs, creates academic community, and social opportunities to foster understanding of Asian American, Pacific Islander, and intersectional identities; fosters critical dialogue; works to create a sense of inclusion for students and communities at UC Berkeley; educates, advocates, and builds community across differences; and develops student leaders for a multicultural world.

The APASD is part of the Centers for Educational Justice and Community Engagement (EJCE), a collaborative charged with developing programs, activities, and strategies that promote students’ academic progress and success by engaging them through intersectional and multicultural practices that acknowledge and celebrate their individual and collective experiences.

Position Summary

This role involves assessing organizational and strategic issues regarding the Asian American & Pacific Islander Thriving Initiatives (AAPITI) and providing guidance through organizational development solutions such as facilitating assessments, strategic planning, culture change, and process‑oriented, sustainable approaches to enhance institutional performance. The Director consults with leaders, departments, and committees to address root causes of organizational effectiveness issues, recommends and facilitates improvements ensuring alignment with organizational strategy, and directs and supervises APASD and its constituent programs for undergraduate and graduate students.

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Responsibilities

Program Design, Management, Supervision

• Provides leadership and vision for all APASD and AAPITI initiatives, designing, developing, overseeing, and evaluating major initiatives and complex programs to address systemic barriers that impede students’ curricular and co‑curricular success.

• Develops a multi‑year strategic plan and budget, managing APASD and AAPITI budgets, administering the Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander (AANAPISI) grant(s), monitoring spending, evaluating programs, and making necessary budget modifications.

• Oversees the management and cultivation of Pacific Islander and Asian American community offices, centers, and spaces.

• Collaborates with EJCE team members and other Division of Equity & Inclusion staff to develop innovative…