Job Abstract

At the University of California, Berkeley, we are committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience and opportunity, and ensures that students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel safe, welcome and included. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty and staff.

The University of California, Berkeley, is one of the world’s leading institutions of higher education, distinguished by its combination of internationally recognized academic and research excellence; the transformative opportunity it provides to a large and diverse student body; its public mission and commitment to equity and social justice; and its roots in the California experience, animated by such values as innovation, questioning the status quo, and respect for the environment and nature. Since its founding in 1868, Berkeley has fueled a perpetual renaissance, generating unparalleled intellectual, economic and social value in California, the United States and the world.

We are looking for equity-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. When you join the team at Berkeley, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among faculty, staff, students and community partners. In deciding whether to apply for a position at Berkeley, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with our Guiding Values and Principles, our Principles of Community, and our Strategic Plan.

At UC Berkeley, we believe that learning is a fundamental part of working, and our goal is for everyone on the Berkeley campus to feel supported and equipped to realize their full potential. We actively support this by providing all of our staff employees with at least 80 hours (10 days) of paid time per year to engage in professional development activities. To find out more about how you can grow your career at UC Berkeley, visit grow.berkeley.edu.

The Mathematical and Physical Sciences Diversity Office (MPS Diversity) works collaboratively across the Berkeley Math and Physical Sciences division to implement initiatives, evaluate and provide diversity-focused programming.

The Project & Policy Analyst assists in policy and program planning for new and existing initiatives, involving proposal development, administration, management, and implementation. This Analyst will also interpret, monitor, and analyze specific information regarding campus policies and procedures as they relate to MPS Diversity Office programming.

This is a part time (50% FTE) position.

The First Review Date for this job is: July 11, 2024

35% Project Management and Program Coordination: Assists with proposals, reports, and project management. Develops scope of work and reports for project requirements. Coordinates efforts with a variety of external and internal partners. Provides technical guidance and quality assessment for implemented programming. Collaborates with project leadership to develop plan in accordance with project vision and deliverables and communicate to partners to ensure timely completion

30% Communications: Edits and develops content communicating the need, structure, and goals for existing and new initiatives for outreach materials including presentations, data visualizations, brochures, and websites.

20% HR Support: Supports Assistant Dean and Associate Director with staffing needs by writing job descriptions, hiring, training, and supervising student employees, and preparing descriptions, coordinating hiring, and conducting orientations to the unit for new staff members. Collaborates with ERSO and with HR to fast-track all the time-intensive bureaucratic requirements, ensures job is posted, consults with project leadership and Asst Dean to identify appropriate search committee members, drafts questions, organizes search committee meetings, drafts communication with candidates, staffs the search committee, onboards the new staff member, including provisioning their office etc.

10% Data Management: Responsible for data management, storage and use in accordance with program requirements, laws and policies (e.g. FERPA). Assists with coordination, data collection, and analysis, as needed for research, evaluation, and program assessment.Considers CPHS requirements and other confidentiality requirements and arranges appropriate data collection, storage and access systems for each project. Ensures data storage is secure and no data is lost or shared with unauthorized users.

5% Proposes, leads, coordinates and/or participates on policy and planning committees and working groups internally and externally.

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
• Strong skills in analyzing, researching and synthesizing large amounts of data for preparing sound and relevant proposal/analyses.
• Advanced organizational and project management skills, and ability to multi-task with demanding time frames.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills to communicate ideas effectively.
• Creativity and technical skills for use in visual and electronic communications.
• Knowledge of common organization-specific and other computer application programs such as Smartsheet, Excel, and Google Workspace.
• Experience hiring, training, supervising, and managing employees.
• Ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality. FERPA training.

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 salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $33.57 to $40.71 hourly. This is a 50% FTE career position eligible for full benefits.

This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For more information about your rights as an applicant, please see the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission poster.

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