Manager, Instructional Support Facilities (6244U) - 1704 - 1704 About Berkeley

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Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: October 2, 2019

Departmental Overview

The Chemistry Department provides the opportunity to obtain a thorough fundamental knowledge of all fields of chemistry. There are lecture courses in the general areas of inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry, plus many more specialized courses including analytical, nuclear, and biophysical chemistry and chemical biology. Laboratory experience is provided in inorganic and organic synthesis, analytical methods, physical chemical measurements, spectroscopy, biochemical engineering, and chemical methods in nuclear technology.

Instructional Support Administration (ISA) members are responsible for the administrative support of both lab and theory courses. Staff members enable the smooth delivery of courses by helping instructors with both administrative and practical aspects of course delivery.

The Instructional Support Facilities Manager oversees activities in finance and human resources and may also include IT, facilities or student services. General management includes long and short range strategic planning in determining the mission and directing all activities of multi-disciplinary departments.

Responsibilities

Operations Management:

Independently monitors Instructional Unit annual budget.

Hires, directs and evaluates technical and administrative staff.

Coordinates and oversees activities, staffing, resources and work assignments.

Ensures regulatory and EH&S compliance in laboratories and work areas.

Facilities and Equipment Management:

Oversees equipment inventories.

Facilitates maintenance and repairs, and initiates modernization of labs.

Approves service contracts for major instruments.

Determines lab room and equipment usage and schedule.

Course Administration:

Provides full range of administrative services to all lab courses.

Monitors enrollments in all lab courses and adjusts sections to optimize enrollments.

Course Development and Instruction:

Works with faculty to develop new experiments and to ensure their safety and affordability

Assists faculty in implementing new technologies in lectures and laboratory coursework

Student Instructor Administration:

Consults with Director of Undergraduate Chemistry to determine course staffing needs.

Works with Department's Graduate unit to ensure instructional support requirements are met.

With input from the course instructors, the department office, and chair, assigns graduate student instructors to courses for Fall and Spring semesters, and for Summer Sessions.

Recruits and hires qualified graduate student instructors for chemistry courses

Works to resolve problems involving GSIs, faculty, students, and the department.

Required Qualifications

Advanced knowledge of University rules and regulations, processes, protocols and procedures for budget, account and fund management, personnel management or equivalent knowledge

Advanced knowledge of financial analysis and reporting techniques, human resources policies and procedures for staff and academic employees

Knowledge of common University - specific computer application programs or equivalent knowledge

Advanced knowledge of a variety of administrative operations activates such as event planning, basic fundraising processes, risk management planning, website design, accounting and payroll, and contracts and grants regulations and guidelines

Advanced interpersonal communication skills to include verbal and written, active listening, critical thinking, persuasiveness, advising, and counseling skills

Advanced skills in short and long term strategic planning, analysis, and problem solving and customer service

Technical expertise for making decisions on technical matters in an instructional laboratory facility

Knowledge of EH&S, chemical management and waste disposal regulations and procedures

Proven ability to organize unit work functions in an efficient and effective manner

Multicultural competencies, ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of constituents, including faculty, students, staff administration and other campus locations.

Education/Training:

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or equivalent combination of education/experience

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced degree in Chemistry or experience in managing laboratory research facilities

Salary & Benefits

This is an exempt, monthly paid position. Annual salary is commensurate with experience.

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit:
http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

How to Apply

Please submit your cover letter and resume as a single attachment when applying.

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 see: http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf
For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see:
http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct



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