"Academic Coordinator I - Center for Global Public Health - School of Public Health"

Position overview

Position title: Assistant or Associate Director, depending on experience

Salary range: The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay determined by step at appointment. See the following table for the current salary scale for this position: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2025-26/policy-covered-july-2025-scales/t36-i.pdf. The current full-time base salary range for this position is $64,228 - $122,272. 'Off-scale' salaries, which yield compensation that is higher than the published system-wide salary for the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.

Percent time: 100%

Anticipated start: October 2025

Position duration: One-year term with the possibility of extension based on performance and availability of funding.

Application Window

Open date: September 8, 2025

Next review date: Monday, Mar 23, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Friday, May 1, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

The mission of the Center for Global Public Health (CGPH) is to advance health equity through interdisciplinary research, education, and strategic partnerships. CGPH works to support and administer academic programs that contribute to this mission, addressing pressing global health challenges and, with faculty across campus and at the School of Public Health (SPH), particularly advancing the global public health research agenda.

The CGPH fosters collaboration across sectors and borders, supporting numerous education-focused programs for UCB students that enhance faculty research and other initiatives aimed at translating evidence into action, particularly for under-resourced and historically marginalized populations.

The Academic Coordinator will have primary responsibility for the administration and coordination of CGPH initiatives, working closely with the faculty directors and executive director to manage, plan, and advance global health training efforts, research grant writing, event planning, and communication initiatives. This position is for an individual interested in the intersection of global public health research and education, academic administration, and grants management.

Reporting to the CGPH Faculty Director and Executive Director, the Academic Coordinator's responsibilities include:

• Overseeing the growth and implementation of global health education/training programs -in particular, the CGPH summer research fellowship program, the UCB Global Public Health and Equity Certificate program, and Program Events/Activities supporting the curriculum/training development of students in these two programs.
• Grant writing and proposal development: Monitor both solicited and unsolicited calls for research proposals and grant applications from a variety of funding sources (e.g., federal, state, foundations, corporate, HNWI). Coordinate with SPH, CGPH faculty/affiliates, and other UC networks to circulate and respond to opportunities. Support fundraising strategies and activities to cultivate relationships with potential donors and philanthropic initiatives.
• Collaborating with CGPH faculty to synthesize global public health research through the CGPH website and newsletter. Maintain the CGPH website with current and relevant content, including faculty profiles, event information, research highlights, and program details. Provide logistical and planning support for events (e.g., seminars, meetings, workshops, dinners) that align with CGPH's strategic areas.
• Duties will include involvement in a range of complex, multifaceted problems that require both administrative acumen and subject matter expertise, with key collaborators on logistical and operational program issues.
• Synthesize complex, evolving global health data and pedagogical frameworks to design responsive academic programming and student engagement opportunities.
• Crafting interdisciplinary initiatives that align regional priorities with global health goals that require innovative thinking, cultural fluency, and system-level insight.

Program: https://cgph.berkeley.edu

Benefits Information: https://hr.berkeley.edu/compensation-benefits/benefits

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Master's Degree, or equivalent international degree.

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)
At least five years of professional experience.

Preferred qualifications

• Doctoral degree or equivalent international degree in public health, global health, or a related field is preferred.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in managing public health research programs, writing grants, coordinating meetings and events, with a background in academia or a university setting, is a plus.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to effectively convey information both in writing and verbally.
• Proven experience in developing websites, managing digital communication strategies, executing social media marketing campaigns, and creating other strategic communication content.
• Ability to lead collaborative projects with faculty, researchers, students, and external partners.
• Cultural sensitivity and the ability to work diplomatically with diverse constituencies.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Cover Letter - 1-2 Page cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

Contact information is required to complete the application; however, references may be contacted for candidates under serious consideration.

Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05108

Help contact: sph_acad@berkeley.edu