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Inside Higher Ed · 2 weeks ago

Project Manager - Faculty and Departmental Diversity Initiatives (7398U), Equity and Inclusion

San Francisco, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$80K/yr - $93K/yr

The University of California, Berkeley is committed to fostering equity and inclusion within its community. The Project Manager will oversee various diversity initiatives, manage programmatic and administrative responsibilities, and support the Division of Equity & Inclusion in creating an inclusive campus environment.

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Responsibilities

Schedules, manages and tracks the overall calendar of events, convenings, seminars, retreats and meetings in E&I's Faculty and Departmental Diversity Initiatives portfolio

Manages the following: Departmental planning for diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging and justice (DEIBJ); Several key networks of DEIBJ leaders; Departmental and divisional consulting on DEIBJ issues; Training and professional development initiatives; Organizing and supporting individual meetings with the Cabinet, Council of Deans, and other high-level University stakeholders, as requested

Handles overall project/program administration, including network and convening support; event logistics; communications both verbal and written; creation and dissemination of meeting materials; intake of departmental consulting requests; training coordination; program infrastructure development; ordering and reimbursements; and staffing of meetings

Creates & maintains the primary web pages and microsites on the E&I site for Faculty and Departmental Diversity Initiatives (an Open Berkeley Website)

Analyzes and updates policies and resources available on the website

Develops additional communication tools to support the Faculty Equity Advisors Network, Academic Chief Diversity Officers, Administrative Chief Diversity Officers, and other emerging networks and communities of practice related to the Division of Equity & Inclusion's academic transformation work

Manages yearly cycle for the CAAIEE award, which honors outstanding faculty contributions to diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging and justice

Runs the campus wide nomination and selection process, and plans/staffs the annual award reception, attended by approximately 100 campus leaders

Supports special requests, emerging projects, and one-time events related to DEIBJ for faculty, academic departments and/or academic transformation, both administratively and programmatically

Analyzes and reports post-survey data after meetings and events

Researches DEIBJ literature, as well as data from peer institutions to enhance best practices

Partners with Director for Faculty and Departmental Diversity Initiatives to develop tools and resources for deans, department chairs, faculty, staff, and departments

Provides administrative support to the Division of Equity & Inclusion overall, including purchasing, reimbursements, ordering and event logistics

Maintains familiarity with the complex campus systems to manage day to day activities

Qualification

DiversityEquityInclusionProject managementEvent planningResearch skillsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsActive listeningCritical thinkingOrganizational skillsTeam player

Required

Demonstrated commitment and knowledge on issues related to equity, inclusion and diversity in higher education

Advanced project development and project management skills, including management of multifaceted portfolios

Advanced knowledge in a variety of administrative operational areas, such as event planning, information and materials management, risk management planning, website management, budgeting, and general accounting

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a variety of stakeholders, including faculty, staff, and administrators

Advanced skills in active listening, critical thinking, and synthesis

Research skills and experience, ideally in the area of DEIBJ and/or higher education

Experience working with higher education faculty, staff, and administrators, or equivalent experience

Thorough knowledge of and/or ability to learn campus processes, protocols and procedures

Intermediate to advanced knowledge of and/or ability to learn common campus-specific computer applications

Ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes

Ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality

Highly organized

Collaborative spirit, team player, and commitment to collective care and support

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