Seeking Applicants for Associate Director position at the Energy Institute at Haas

January 5, 2026

The Energy Institute at Haas has started the process to hire a new Associate Director. Our current Associate Director, Karen Notsund, will be retiring at the end of June (more on that at a later date). The new Associate Director will independently manage the financial and research administration operations of the Energy Institute and the Strauch Cleantech to Market (C2M) program, provide project management for multiple research projects, manage the acquisition and handling of confidential data for research projects, and collaborate with the Faculty Directors and Executive Director to support outreach efforts to policymakers, governmental agencies and funding entities.

In addition to the skills necessary to fulfill these responsibilities, we are looking for a candidate who is excited by the Energy Institute’s research and outreach and wants to contribute actively to creating a welcoming and supportive community for the students, staff, faculty and affiliates.

Applications will be accepted until February 16, 2026, but reviews of candidates and interviews may be scheduled as soon as January 20.

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Job Opening – Associate Director (4330C), Haas School of Business – #82836

Departmental Overview

The Energy Institute at Haas (EI) is a premier center for energy economics and policy. Our mission is to advance an economically and environmentally sustainable energy future through rigorous research, teaching, and policy engagement. EI program staff collaborate closely with faculty to deliver research and outreach.

The Haas School of Business embraces flexible working arrangements for its employees. Exact arrangements are determined in partnership with your supervisor to meet role responsibilities and department needs, and are subject to change.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: 12/30/2025. For full consideration, please submit by 01/20/2026.

Responsibilities

The Associate Director reports to the Executive Director of the Energy Institute at Haas (EI). The Associate Director independently manages the financial and research administration operations of the Energy Institute and the Strauch Cleantech to Market (C2M) program. In collaboration with the Faculty Directors and Executive Director, the Associate Director engages in and supports outreach efforts to policymakers, governmental agencies and funding entities. The Associate Director provides project management to multiple research projects and manages the acquisition and oversight of all confidential research data.

Administers the Energy Institute at Haas with primary responsibility for administrative research and programmatic activities, including all finance, human resources, contracts and grants responsibilities for the unit and for the Strauch Cleantech to Market (C2M) program.

  • Hires all staff, graduate student researchers and affiliated researchers for research projects.
  • Manages grant and non-grant funds to ensure they are compliant with all applicable rules.
  • Creates grant fund projections and advises faculty on acceptable uses.

Collaborates with EI leadership to pursue funding opportunities and revenue streams.

  • Works with Faculty Affiliates to develop research proposals.
  • Creates funding mechanisms for training courses and POWER conferences.
  • Determines appropriate funding mechanisms for non-grant funds. Works with central campus to process funds.

Manages the Energy Institute’s budgeting and accounting processes to support a self-sustaining financial infrastructure of the research program.

  • Manages C2M and Berkeley Energy and Resources Collaborative (BERC) finances also.
  • Determines funding sources to pay EI and C2M staff.
  • Provides budget forecasts to Haas and EI leadership.

Implements major EI programs such as the Energy and Environmental Economics (EEE) Mentorship Program and Grad Camp; assists faculty with implementation of other programs, such as Energy Camp.

  • Assesses programs’ effectiveness, and recommends changes to program content, policies and procedures accordingly.
  • Communicates with funders on administrative matters.
  • Authors reports to funders.

Responsible for the acquisition and management of confidential data for research projects.

  • Initiate data requests with utilities and other organizations
  • Work with Industrial Alliance Office, Committee for the Protection of Human Subjects (CPHS), and Secure Research Data Computing (SRDC) management to secure data and manage data storage and access.

Professional Learning and Growth

  • Actively contributes to a team environment that fosters and promotes a culture of belonging for all, within the unit and at Haas. Exemplifies Haas’ four Defining Leadership Principles: (1) Question the status quo; (2) Confidence without attitude; (3) Students always; and (4) Beyond yourself.
  • Completes required training on time and engages in opportunities for learning pertinent to the position or at the suggestion of the supervisor.

Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

  • Academic background or experience in energy, environment, economics, regulation or related discipline.
  • Solid knowledge of administrative, budgetary, human resources and financial principles and practices.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong ability to think creatively and independently on concepts requiring advanced analytical skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with different internal and external constituencies to achieve results.
  • Ability to manage collaborations between academia, industrial and/or governmental agencies.
  • Demonstrated capability to manage research projects, including writing reports and presentations.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrating a desire to establish and maintain positive & professional working relationships with colleagues, students and team members.
  • Exemplifies Haas’ four Defining Leadership Principles: (1) Question the status quo; (2) Confidence without attitude; (3) Students always; and (4) Beyond yourself.

Salary & Benefits

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California’s Compensation & Benefits website.

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. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

The budgeted annual salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $100,000.00 – $160,000.00.

  • This is a full-time (40 hours/week), career position that is eligible for UC Benefits.
  • This is an exempt monthly-paid position.

Other Information

  • This position will be governed by the terms and conditions in the agreement for the Research and Public Service Professionals, represented by the UAW.
  • This role requires working on campus initially. Future flexible work options may be explored once onboarding and a training period are complete.
  • This is not a visa opportunity. This position does not include sponsorship of a new consular H-1B visa petition that would require payment of the $100,000 supplemental fee.