"Administrative Manager (0547U) - Materials Science & Engineering"

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.

The College of Engineering (COE) 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 faculty FTE, 2,100 graduate students and 3,000 undergraduate students located in seven academic departments, the College of Engineering is the second largest college on the Berkeley campus.

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) is one of seven academic departments within the College of Engineering. The MSE department offers PhD, MS/PhD, MS, MEng, BS degrees. At present, the department has 19 core faculty members, 1 lecturer, 3 adjunct faculty, 14 emeriti faculty, 7 joint faculty from other departments actively collaborating on teaching and research, and approximately 50 visiting faculty researchers and post-doctor fellows.

The Administrative Manager I serves as the manager and director of operations for a variety of connected functional areas including finance, academic human resources, compliance and risk assessment, research laboratories, office and laboratory renovations, advancing diversity and outreach, and long and short range strategic planning.

Responsibilities include financial management, academic personnel management, human resources administration, strategic planning, departmental administration, and information systems support.

Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience/training, broad knowledge of processes, protocols and procedures, financial analysis, human resources, and management skills.