Project Manager (7398U) - 65177

Remote Berkeley, CA

Project Manager (7398U) - 65177

About Berkeley

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Departmental Overview

The BCSP is a philanthropically funded center aiming to create and share knowledge with the world about the science of psychedelics and their place in society, with three key pillars: Research, training and public education.

Position Summary

Implements policies in support of various projects of a training program. Supports research and other organizational needs. Adapts to changing systems. Assists in policy and program planning, development, administration, management and implementation; interprets, monitors and analyzes information regarding policies and procedures and provides consultative services to department administrators and other stakeholders.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: 03/06/2024.

Responsibilities

• Provide organizational support for the training program's projects and events, such as planning and organizing, setup and breakdown of weekend immersions, and coordinating student and staff retreats, think tanks and other expert convenings, including site rentals, catering and traveling needs.

• Maintain and implement administrative systems for processing contracts, managing reservations, integrating appropriate technology, sourcing supplies, processing reimbursements, and managing communications with external and internal stakeholders.

• Provide general administrative support for the delivery of the training program, including basic website maintenance, mailing lists, newsletters and other forms of outreach.

• Support efficient and effective internal systems for meetings, schedules, communication processes, and workflows.

• Assist with recruitment and management of the training program's admissions processes, including on-boarding and orientation of professionals as well as undergraduate student workers.

• Provide budget maintenance, reconciliations, reports, and accounting; interface with campus administrators where necessary.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated success managing multifaceted, time-sensitive projects.

• Experience working in a university setting.

• Demonstrated success navigating a large bureaucracy.

• Strong writing skills.

• Familiarity with a range of organizational management software.

• Demonstrated success working with a range of working styles and approaches.

• Enjoys working in a highly collaborative and adaptable team environment.

• Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.

Salary & Benefits

This is a 1yr, 75% (30 hours/week), contract appointment, eligible for UC benefits with the possibility of extension with continued funding. This is a monthly paid, exempt position.

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.htmlwebsite.

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 $70,100.00 - $97,400.00. Rate is at 100%

How to Apply

• To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.

Other Information

• This is not a visa opportunity.

• This position is eligible for up to 75% remote work.

Conviction History Background

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For more information about your rights as an applicant, please see https://www.eeoc.gov/know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegal-posterposter.

For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, please see the University of California http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmActpolicy.

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