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Lab Administrative Coordinator (4722C), Berkeley Law 19285



Lab Administrative Coordinator (4722C), Berkeley Law 19285 About Berkeley

At the University of California, Berkeley, we are committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience and opportunity, and ensures that students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel safe, welcome and included. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty and staff.

The University of California, Berkeley, is one of the world's leading institutions of higher education, distinguished by its combination of internationally recognized academic and research excellence; the transformative opportunity it provides to a large and diverse student body; its public mission and commitment to equity and social justice; and its roots in the California experience, animated by such values as innovation, questioning the status quo, and respect for the environment and nature. Since its founding in 1868, Berkeley has fueled a perpetual renaissance, generating unparalleled intellectual, economic and social value in California, the United States and the world.

We are looking for equity-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. When you join the team at Berkeley, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among faculty, staff, students and community partners. In deciding whether to apply for a position at Berkeley, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with our Guiding Values and Principles, our Principles of Community, and our Strategic Plan.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: June 18, 2021

Departmental Overview

UC Berkeley's School of Law is one of the nation's great centers for legal education, ever exploring and pushing new intellectual boundaries while tackling urgent, real-world issues. The law school is also known for its vibrant and engaged community of students and scholars who are committed to providing leadership and making a difference on problems of local, national and global import. Currently ranked among the top law schools in the country, the School of Law has ambitious development goals as it looks to continue producing leaders in law, government, and society.

The Lab Administrative Coordinator supports the administrative functioning of our Human Rights Investigations Lab. The coordinator supports the Lab Director in all of the administrative tasks required to make the Lab, and associated training, run smoothly for students and staff at the Human Rights Center, and the Lab's external partners.

This job supports the functioning of our Human Rights Investigations Lab, which is one of the most administratively heavy programs within the center. The primary responsibilities of this position are to ensure smooth day-to-day operations, effective information management, and timely communication with lab members and staff. The position supports students engaged with the Lab and its investigations —providing systems administration, information management and timely communication with lab members and other staff.

Responsibilities

Outreach:
  • Coordinates all Undergraduate Research Apprentice Program (URAP) applications and selection process for management and selection committee; Duties include, but are not limited to, screening student applications, compiling resumes, verifying candidates meet selection criteria, coordinating and scheduling interviews.
  • Facilitates and assists with the administration and onboarding of students.

Administrative infrastructure:
  • Serves as the first point of contact for students. Exercises judgment within defined guidelines to resolve student inquiries and administrative system issues that are routine in nature and of low complexity. Proposes solutions and brings problems to resolution, including providing hands-on technical assistance. Escalates non-routine and/or complex inquiries and issues to appropriate parties and assist with resolution when necessary.
  • Maintains accurate student records, track participation or issues, and present information to lab leadership as appropriate. Working with faculty and staff, facilitates the evaluation of student involvement in the lab; provides lab leadership with relevant information to support fundraising and financial management.
  • Assists lab leadership in planning and delivering the annual schedule of lab-related training and events, taking into consideration UC Berkeley's multiple academic calendars and proper sequencing of lab projects (i.e team distribution, scheduling meetings, and access to project resources)

IT & Communications:
  • Supports the Lab Director in maintaining an accurate record of meetings with partners to support investigation planning and the delivery of outputs;
  • Working with faculty, ensures the information provided to students and lab members is accurate, timely and accessible;
  • Manages effective information management systems and processes to support the effective coordination of lab projects, including the provision of learning resources and project information; Duties may include, but are not limited to, planning and coordinating the onboarding of students to the lab, suggesting new methods to streamline the process, propose effective automated ways to access administrative systems with investigations.

Participation & General Admin:
  • Performing administrative tasks as needed to ensure the smooth functioning and inclusiveness of the Lab, including facilitating student feedback and improvements, organizing community events and day-to-day administrative tasks.
  • Coordinates trainings, workshops and other functions specific to Investigations Lab: facilitates communications and scheduling with speakers and trainers, creates flyers, assists with outreach efforts, organizes food and other logistical aspects of event planning process.
  • Helps develop logistical workplans for Investigations Lab and supports lab management in implementing them.

General Research support:
  • Supports the Lab Director with basic research and/or open source investigations conducted with the Investigations Lab, including background research, investigation planning, fact-checking, and preparing final outputs to lab clients.

Required Qualifications
  • Excellent organizational skills; Ability to manage competing deadlines with high levels of detail and accuracy.
  • Strong written and verbal skills;
  • Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office and GSuite; Knowledge of, or demonstrated ability to quickly learn, systems for information management and communication, such as Slack;
  • Experience in systems administration, upkeep, configuration, and reliable operation of information management systems and services.
  • Knowledge of or experience with open source investigations and human rights; cyber security; and information management.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Knowledge of the purpose and functioning of the Human Rights Investigations Lab, including using resources such as VPNs, satellite imagery, or Tweetdeck.
  • Knowledge of, or demonstrated ability to quickly learn, departmental policies and procedures in regard to student enrolment and academic scheduling.
  • Working knowledge of data privacy and security issues, and the ability to apply this knowledge to managing confidential information related to projects or personnel.

Salary & Benefits

This is a non-exempt, biweekly paid position. Hourly pay range is $26.07/hr (Step 3) to $27.93/hour (Step 6), commensurate with experience.

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit:

https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

How to Apply

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

Other Information

This is a part-time (75% FTE / 30 hours a week) career position.

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:

https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/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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