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Academic HR Analyst 3 (5391C) Job 86804 - Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

About Berkeley

At the University of California, Berkeley, we are dedicated to fostering a community where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty and staff.

As a world-leading institution, Berkeley is known for its academic and research excellence, public mission, diverse student body, and commitment to equity and social justice. Since our founding in 1868, we have driven innovation, creating global intellectual, economic and social value.

We are looking for applicants who reflect California's diversity and want to be part of an inclusive, equity-focused community that views education as a matter of social justice.

Departmental Overview

The College of Engineering at UC Berkeley is recognized for its educational and research excellence, consistently ranking among the top three Engineering colleges in the United States. With more than 240 regular faculty members, 2100 graduate students, and 3600 undergraduate students located in seven academic departments. Engineering is the second largest college on the Berkeley campus.

The Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (EECS) in both the College of Engineering and the Division of Computing, Data Science and Society (CDSS), is the largest department on the Berkeley campus consisting of over 130 faculty, adjunct, active emeriti and PIR appointments, 3,500+ undergraduates both in the College of Engineering and Letters and Science,800+ graduate students, and 60+ staff members.

The position manages the EECS Faculty Awards functions and provides expert advice and guidance to the Faculty Awards Committee Chairs and the Department leadership in making faculty award nominations, which are of great importance in sustaining our Department's academic and research reputation. The incumbent is responsible for managing nomination packages by writing excellent material for the nomination, by researching all aspects of every award being processed at a given time, and by staying in constant communication with all parties involved for successful award nomination submissions.

The position manages academic personnel (AP) cases and projects, partnering closely with the EECS AP Team.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: June 25, 2026 - Open until filled

Responsibilities

45% Non-Senate Academic Personnel Administration - EE Division: Independently facilitates/manages academic review processes, identifying issues relating to policy and academic advancement for non-senate faculty in the EE Division.

Applies advanced knowledge of University policies and procedures to counsel non-senate faculty on academic employee and labor policies, procedures, salary administration, and appropriate practices.
Reviews faculty submission of advancement case materials, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and adherence to policy.
Manage Unit-18 Lecturer Life Cycle for the EE Division, including the recruitment, appointment, and merit process, teaching effectiveness reviews, academic reviews, and excellence reviews.
Drafts department recommendation for all non-senate faculty appointment and advancement cases.
Onboards non-senate faculty, initiates misconduct disclosure review process.
Initiates job data, paypath, and position transactions in UCPath.

30% Faculty Awards Program - EECS: Independently manages the Faculty Awards Program for the department, working with the Awards Committee on nominations.

20% Recruitment Management: Partners with EECS AP Team to facilitate senate and non-senate faculty searches during hiring cycles.

5% General AP Support and Special Projects: May be assigned special projects to support the AP Team.

Required Qualifications

Thorough knowledge of system-wide and campus policies, union contracts, procedures, and practices that govern academic HR administration.
Excellent critical and innovative thinking to address complex issues and present nuanced analyses.
Ability to take initiative, set priorities, and successfully manage competing deadlines and assignments.
Advanced writing and editing skills to draft persuasive assessments for faculty advancements and award nominations.
Advanced communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with faculty and staff, as well as external constituents, both verbally and in writing.
Detail-oriented with the ability to accomplish work with a high degree of accuracy.
Ability to conduct Department business at the highest levels of discretion and maintain strict confidentiality.
Ability to use sound judgment in responding to issues and concerns.
Strong skills in accurately analyzing and synthesizing large amounts of data for preparing sound and relevant proposals.
Working knowledge of common campus-specific and other computer application programs such as APBears, APRecruit, UCOATS, & UCPath.
Bachelor's degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience/training.

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