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University of California-Berkeley

Assistant Director, SERU Consortium (7398U) #72736

University of California-Berkeley, Berkeley, California, United States, 94709


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72736 Location

Main Campus-Berkeley Full/Part Time

Full Time About Berkeley

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. 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. Departmental Overview

The 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 School is primarily a graduate school, with four degree programs at the graduate level: the Masters of Public Policy (MPP); a Self-Supporting Degree Program - the Masters of Public Affairs (MPA); the Masters of Development Practice (MDP); and our PhD program in Public Policy. Its annual budget is approximately $40M, made up of revenue sources such as current use and endowed philanthropy funds, contracts and grants, supplemental tuition from the MDP and MPP programs, self-supporting degree revenue from the MPA, and state funding. The School is home to more than 10 research centers led by GSPP faculty, and has been ranked first among Policy Analysis schools in the US for more than 20 years by US News and World Report. Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is September 19, 2024. Responsibilities

Supporting Survey Administration: Act as the primary liaison for SERU Member universities regarding survey administration, deliverables, and data sharing. Coordinate the work of the Design and Content Workgroups, including survey item writing and revision tracking. Oversee the finalization of survey instruments for both North American and International administrations. Manage the relationship with and oversee the work of the Consortium's survey vendor. Develop and maintain policies and procedures related to survey administration and data sharing. Ensure data confidentiality for data sets and data access, as appropriate per UC security policies. Deliverable Development: Manage the development of deliverables to other member institutions within the SERU consortium, including common data files and interactive reporting tools. Participate in the writing of and the development of technical reports to SERU member institutions and external stakeholders. Research and Development: Participate in SERU North America NAD Consortium member meetings. Coordinate the review of external research requests and facilitate data provision to external researchers. Other duties as assigned: May require some evening and weekend work, and occasional travel. Required Qualifications

Demonstrated proficiency in survey methodology and data analysis. Experience with Qualtrics, Tableau, and statistical packages such as R, Stata, or SPSS. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with a variety of university stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines. Demonstrated Project Management skills. Ability to think critically and solve complex problems. Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to work both independently and as a team member. Some familiarity with budgeting processes. Familiarity with quantitative analysis methods. Bachelor's degree in related area or equivalent experience. Preferred Qualifications

Advanced degree in related area or equivalent experience. Salary & Benefits

This is a full-time, 2-year contract position that is eligible for renewal based on continued funds. This position is eligible for up to 100% remote work within the United States. This position is eligible for the full range of UC Benefits. The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $80,000-$90,000, annually. How to Apply

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter. Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

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