Office Manager (4263C) Haas School of Business 86265
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
UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business offers a unique opportunity to champion new ideas, collaborate across boundaries, and continually learn in a workplace committed to creating a welcoming environment for all. Our distinctive culture is captured within our four Defining Leadership Principles: Question the Status Quo, Confidence Without Attitude, Students Always, and Beyond Yourself.
The Energy Institute at Haas (EI) is a premier center for energy economics and policy. Our mission is to advance an economically and environmentally sustainable energy future through rigorous research, teaching, and policy engagement.
Application Review Date
The First Review Date for this job is: May 29, 2026
Responsibilities
This position functions as the Office Manager of a medium-sized research unit that also organizes frequent events with outside participants. The Office Manager is responsible for the general operations of the Energy Institute at Haas, including activities in IT, purchasing, event planning and execution, website management, social media/marketing, and facilities.
- Manages, plans, and administers a wide range of administrative operations at the Energy Institute.
- Serves as an administrative liaison between the Agricultural and Resource Economics Department (ARE) and EI.
- Provides all administrative and logistics support for event planning, including conferences and research workshops, seminars, and meetings.
- Purchasing and Reimbursements: Using Berkeley Financial System and BearBuy prepares requisitions, tracks purchase orders, submits vendor requests, and follows through on all paperwork until the payment process is complete.
- Travel and entertainment reimbursements: responsible for preparing and processing all entertainment and travel costs.
- Professional Learning and Growth.
Required Qualifications
- Experience working in an administrative setting.
- Solid spoken and written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Solid organizational skills and ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes.
- Strong skills in website management, social media, and Wordpress platforms.
- Experience with budgets and including tracking and forecasting expenses.
- Working knowledge of common organization-specific and other computer application programs.
- Ability to use sound judgment in responding to issues and concerns.
- Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality.
- Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Berkeley Financial System (BFS) and BearBuy procedures and processes.
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