The GGSC is Hiring an Associate Director of Partnerships!

August 31, 2026

The Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley (GGSC) is hiring an Associate Director of Partnerships to develop and manage strategic collaborations that expand the GGSC’s reach, deepen its impact, and support sustainable revenue growth.

To apply, submit your application through UC Berkeley’s Jobs page, where you’ll need to search for this position by its Job ID: 88243. Applications must be submitted through the UC Berkeley Jobs system in order to be considered. Please submit your cover letter and resume as a single attachment when applying.

We strongly encourage you to apply by September 14, 2026.

About the Greater Good Science Center

The Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley (GGSC) studies the psychology, sociology, and neuroscience of well-being and teaches skills that foster a thriving, resilient, and compassionate society. Over more than two decades, the GGSC has provided a bridge between scientists and the public, turning research findings into practical resources that support well-being for all. Since its founding, the GGSC has explored why and how to strengthen connections within families, schools, organizations, and communities, and it has highlighted the importance of building connections across group lines, offering practical strategies for overcoming bias and prejudice, expanding one’s circle of care, and promoting belonging.

The GGSC’s organizational culture prioritizes independence, rigor, social impact, and the well-being of its members. Staff members enjoy autonomy and flexibility while working in a culture that encourages teamwork, connection, and collaboration in service of our mission. The GGSC welcomes a diversity of experiences and perspectives to inform its work and strives to operate internally by the values that drive its public-facing programs: empathy, compassion, joy, forgiveness, appreciation, and cooperation. Recognizing that the science we cover has been shaped by systemic biases and inequities, we aim to address and correct for these prejudices whenever possible—a goal on which we elaborate in our Diversity Statement.

About This Position

The Associate Director of Partnerships will play a vital role in developing and managing strategic collaborations that expand the GGSC’s reach, deepen its impact, and support sustainable revenue growth. This role will focus primarily on securing content syndication and licensing opportunities with media and professional organizations, as well as identifying corporate partnerships, particularly in health care and business, to drive meaningful change within organizations in those sectors.

The Associate Director will also support the ongoing development of our CRM system and help identify advertising or sponsorship opportunities for GGSC channels aligned with our mission.

The ideal candidate has experience in partnership development and content distribution, with a strong understanding of how to leverage collaborations for both impact and revenue growth. Candidates with a strong understanding of the health care industry and the field of organizational well-being are strongly preferred.

This is a part-time (20 hours/week) career position, eligible for UC Berkeley’s robust benefits package and remote-eligible (within the United States).

Responsibilities

Content & Distribution Partnerships

• Secure syndication, licensing, or distribution opportunities with media organizations and digital platforms to advance public understanding of well-being and expand the reach of GGSC content.
• Establish and maintain relationships with professional associations and other networks that reach relevant practitioners—including health care, education, and business professionals—to share GGSC content aligned with their members’ needs.
• Coordinate with GGSC colleagues to ensure alignment between editorial goals and media partnerships.
• Ensure partnerships reflect GGSC’s values, including scientific integrity, equity, accessibility, and a commitment to the public good.

Program & Event Partnerships

• Identify and cultivate partnerships with organizations that could benefit from the GGSC’s services in speaking, training, or consulting, particularly in the fields of health care, education, or business.
• Collaborate with the Greater Good Workplaces program director to develop resources, presentations, and proposals to engage potential corporate partners, particularly for workshops, consulting, or other services.
• Identify and engage partners to sponsor, promote, and/or co-produce GGSC events and collaborate on co-branded events and content initiatives.
• Identify partners who may be interested in placing ads in GGSC channels or on GGSC websites, or in sponsoring events, and monitor the performance of placements, working with the Director of Marketing and Partnerships to ensure advertising partnerships align with the GGSC’s brand values and audience interests.

Partnership Research & Maintenance

• Conduct ongoing research to identify potential partners across media, health care, education, and corporate sectors, assessing alignment with GGSC’s mission, vision, and strategic priorities.
• Maintain and improve comprehensive partnership tracking in a CRM system, ensuring data is accurate and up to date, with support from a student assistant.
• Establish metrics to evaluate partnerships and track audience reach, revenue impact, and engagement.
• Coordinate partnership-related communications and documentation, including contracts, advertising asset approval and agreements, proposals, and reports.
• Contribute to strategic planning discussions and collaborate cross-functionally to support organizational goals.
• Identify opportunities to package the GGSC’s existing articles, practices, and other resources into digital or print products co-branded with other organizations, including health care and mental health professionals, and assess opportunities to monetize GGSC content and materials through licensing and sales.

Main Qualifications*

• 5+ years of experience in content partnerships or business development, or comparable skills/experience
• Experience with content licensing, syndication, and/or corporate sponsorships
• Understanding of the contemporary media landscape, especially digital media
• Understanding of how health care and other organizations use well-being resources to support employee well-being, patient care, or community health initiatives
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with external partners and stakeholders
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to diverse audiences
• Experience using CRM systems to track and manage partnerships
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite, Google Workspace, and virtual presentation platforms (e.g. Zoom)
• Demonstrated alignment with the Greater Good Science Center’s mission
• Ability to reliably travel to and from the GGSC office as needed and other designated sites as required to fulfill job responsibilities
• Bachelor’s degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience/training

*We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all of these specific requirements.

Additional Qualifications

• Familiarity with the health care field, particularly around professional development and the continuing education market
• Familiarity with workplace well-being, leadership development, and continuing education partnerships
• Experience developing event partnerships or sponsorships
• Understanding of market research techniques to identify new partnership opportunities
• Past experience creating, implementing, and analyzing marketing campaigns
• Demonstrated skill/knowledge in well-being, psychology, and social impact

Salary & Benefits

This is a part-time (20 hours/week) career position. Salary is commensurate with experience, within the hourly range of $40.71 – $44.06.

This position also offers UC Berkeley’s wide array of high-quality benefit plans, including:

• Comprehensive health plans
• A valuable pension plan
• Vacation and sick accrual
• Optional retirement savings opportunities

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University of California, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

This is a remote-eligible position (within the United States). Exact arrangements are determined in partnership with your supervisor to meet role responsibilities and department needs and are subject to change.

How to Apply

To apply, submit your application through UC Berkeley’s Jobs page, where you’ll need to search for this position by its Job ID: 88243.

Applications must be submitted through the UC Berkeley Jobs system in order to be considered.

Please submit your cover letter and resume as a single attachment when applying.

We strongly encourage you to apply by September 14, 2026. The review process for applications will begin on September 17, 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis after that, until the position is filled. Due to the high volume of applications that the GGSC typically receives, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.