Program Coordinator (6299U) - 71214

Program Coordinator (6299U) - 71214About BerkeleyAt 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.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.Departmental OverviewThe Goldman School of Public Policy (GSPP) has 30 ladder rank faculty, 12 emeriti faculty, more than 70 staff members, and more than 30 academic Lecturers. It occupies seven buildings (both on and off-campus) with more than 40,000 assignable square feet; within those buildings are eight classrooms and more than 100 offices.The Berkeley Risk & Security Lab (BRSL) at the UC Berkeley's Goldman School of Public Policy is an academic research center focused on the intersection of technology and security. The Lab conducts analytical research, designs and fields wargames, and engages with policy-makers and stakeholders in government, private industry, and civil society.Position SummaryBerkeley Risk and Security Lab is seeking a team member to help grow the lab by expanding its administrative capacity, supporting research projects, and representing the Laboratory to key partners and constituents under the oversight of the FD and LD.ResponsibilitiesThe incumbent will collaborate with the Faculty Director and Lab Director for BRSL to support the BRSL research portfolio.The incumbent will work to support all constituencies in these exercises, including scheduling meetings, coordinating logistics, booking travel, managing reimbursements, preparing briefing materials, booking meeting rooms and managing facility needs for these programs and exercises.The incumbent will have responsibility for routinely assigned financial reconciliation work, as related to BRSL finances and operations.The incumbent will undertake activities supporting BRSL programs, workshops and conferences, including organizing the monthly BRSL speaker series.The incumbent will support the BRSL research apprenticeship program and manage graduate and undergraduate students and postdocs engaged in this effort.The incumbent will be responsible for activities related to course planning deliverables.May act as the lead academic contact for students and interested auditors for the Goldman School's Graduate Certificate in Technology and Public Policy.Provide high-level administrative support for the Risk Calculus podcast.Oversee student employees as appropriate, training and mentoring them on assignments and administrative work.Support BRSL fundraising activities, including identifying and researching prospective funders.Other duties as assigned.Required QualificationsThorough knowledge of basic concepts, principles, and procedures of building and maintaining effective relations with students, faculty, and internal and key constituencies.Demonstrated written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.Skill in project management, including event planning and meeting deadlines.Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.Salary & BenefitsThis is a 18 month, full-time (40 hours/week), contract appointment, eligible for UC benefits with the possibility of extension with continued funding.How to ApplyTo apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.Equal Employment OpportunityThe University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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