Operations & Outreach Administrator (6299U) - Center for Technology Competitiveness & Industrial Policy Study

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The Technology Competitiveness and Industrial Policy Center (TCIP Center) will provide scholarly, technologically informed, and data-driven policy analyses and recommendations to accelerate technology advancement, manufacturing, and economic leadership in advanced and emerging technology areas.

TCIP aims to be a trusted source of independent scholarly advice to policymakers and lawmakers on technology policy development, ensuring leadership in technology, research, and development, and advanced manufacturing for economic prosperity, national security, and societal well-being.

UC Berkeley is looking for a talented, experienced, and seasoned professional to support center leadership with day-to-day operations, communications, administration, and relationship building. Reporting to the center Executive Director, the External Relations Specialist role requires strong organization, communication, collaboration, writing, and interpersonal skills. It also requires a person who can do multiple things, including managing schedules, juggling competing priorities, producing quality work products, coordinating with a variety of stakeholders, and meeting deadlines.

The First Review Date for this job is January 5, 2026 - Applications will be considered beyond this date until filled.

40% Support Comprehensive and Effective Promotion Strategies: Support the implementation of broad-spectrum promotional campaigns targeting diverse audiences, including preparing correspondence, promotional material, and media content. Utilize in-depth knowledge of the professional field to ensure effective promotion, outreach, and engagement. Develop communication strategies to inform key constituencies about center programs, activities, findings, and recommendations.

40% Cultivate and Maintain Strategic Relationships: Build and sustain relationships with a variety of internal and external parties, including faculty, staff, research fellows, board members, and alumni. Leverage professional experience to foster collaboration and support for center initiatives, respond to inquiries, and provide necessary information to maintain strong connections with all parties.

10% Plan and Execute High-Profile Events and Activities: Support Administrative Operations and Center Program Implementation: Perform a full range of operational and administrative duties, including managing calendars, arranging and participating in meetings, and maintaining office space and facilities. Research various topics, gather relevant data to inform the center's strategic plans, and keep the center leadership informed as necessary. Analyze and address diverse issues to enhance operational efficiency and program effectiveness.

10% Plan and Execute High-Profile Events and Activities: Organize and oversee meetings, events, and activities, either independently or in partnership with center leadership. Plan, implement, and staff events, recruit and assist volunteers, and ensure successful execution aligned with organizational goals. Apply experience, knowledge, and skills to ensure events align with center objectives and the effective engagement of key participants.

• Bachelor's degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
• Thorough knowledge of basic concepts, principles, and procedures of building and maintaining effective relations with alumni, internal, and key constituencies.
• Thorough knowledge of the campus, its mission, goals, objectives, programs, achievements, infrastructure, and issues of concern.
• Thorough written, verbal, and interpersonal communications, tact, and political acumen to effectively represent the campus.
• Thorough research, analytical and critical thinking skills, including sound judgment and decision-making skills, and skill to correctly identify real and potential problems, advising management as required, and proposing effective strategic resolutions.
• Skill in project management, including event planning and meeting deadlines.

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 $95,000 to $115,000.

This job is part of the Employee Referral Program. If a UC Berkeley employee is referring you, please ensure you select the Referral Source of "UCB Employee". Then enter the Employee's Name and Berkeley E-mail address in the Specific Referral Source field. Please enter only one name and email.

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.

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

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UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
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Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

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