Executive Director

The California Council on Science and Technology (CCST) seeks an Executive Director to lead the organization in fulfilling its mission supporting policy and decision-making in California regarding science and technology issues. The position will be located in Sacramento together with a staff of 12 full- and part-time employees. The Executive Director, who serves as an ex officio member of the Board of Directors, is responsible for developing programs and services to provide science, engineering, and biomedical advice to the State of California's government and is the chief executive responsible for CCST's administration, fundraising, budgeting, and directing the CCST Science Fellows Program. The Executive Director also plays a crucial role in working with the Council's Partner Institutions to achieve their public service missions. 

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue on an on-going basis, but with preferences given to applications received by March 25th.  Must apply through UC Merced website jobs.ucmerced.edu/n/staff/position.jsf?positionId=8722.

A full job description is also available on the CCST website here.