Director – Seymour Marine Discovery Center, Santa Cruz, California

.Director – Seymour Marine Discovery Center, Santa Cruz, California Summary of PositionThe University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) is seeking an experienced leader to serve as the next Director of the Seymour Marine Discovery Center (SMDC). SMDC, whose mission is to educate "people about the role scientific research plays in the understanding and conservation of the world's oceans," serves as the public outreach arm of UCSC's Institute of Marine Sciences (IMS) and a bridge between UCSC and the surrounding community.SMDC is experiencing a moment of renewal after a period of internal analysis. As part of that analysis, SMDC underwent an in-depth organizational assessment that identified SMDC's strengths and central challenges; the resulting recommendations position SMDC for future growth and change.The next SMDC Director will build upon the organization's significant strengths while providing a new vision for the future that will grow and deepen visitor engagement, strengthen ties to UCSC administration and students, and ensure long-term financial sustainability.ResponsibilitiesThe Director reports to the Dean, Physical and Biological Sciences Division (PBSCI), and has full administrative authority and responsibility as the chief executive officer of SMDC