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Research Manager (7398U), Institute for Research on Labor and Employment - 43614

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University of California, Berkeley
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San Francisco

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Research Manager (7398U), Institute for Research on Labor and Employment - 43614 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.

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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.

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Departmental Overview

The California Policy Lab (CPL) creates data-driven insights for the public good. Our mission is to improve the lives of Californians by generating evidence that transforms public policy. We do this by forming lasting partnerships between government and California's flagship public universities to harness the power of research and administrative data. We work on California's most urgent issues, including homelessness, poverty, criminal justice reform, and education inequality. We facilitate close working partnerships between policymakers and researchers at the University of California to help evaluate and improve public programs through rigorous empirical research and technical assistance. CPL recognizes the value of having a diverse staff at all levels of the organization.

CPL-Berkeley is a center within the Institute for Research on Labor and Employment (IRLE).

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: October 19, 2022

Responsibilities
    Manages relationships with government partners, including regular engagement and client management, troubleshooting issues, coordinating data access for other researchers, and being the main point of contact for those partners at CPL. Coordinates and leads project teams, sets deadlines and deliverables, and ensures successful completion. Works with CPL faculty affiliates to support implementation of evaluations of public programs, including randomized control trials (RCTs) and quasi-experiments. Coordinates the analysis of large administrative datasets with sensitive individual-level information. Co-authors reports, analyses, and other publications for partners, the public, and other audiences. Prepares grant proposals in concert with leadership and principal investigators.

Required Qualifications
    Ability to manage relationships with government partners, including regular engagement and client management, troubleshooting issues, and being the main point of contact for those partners at CPL. Ability to coordinate and lead project teams, set deadlines and deliverables, and ensure successful completion. Ability to work with CPL faculty affiliates to support implementation of evaluations of public programs, including randomized control trials (RCTs) and quasi-experiments. Ability to develop subject-matter expertise at CPL on policy areas related to their portfolio of research projects. Ability to coordinate the analysis of large administrative datasets with sensitive individual-level information. Ability to co-author reports, analyses, and other publications for partners, the public, and other audiences. Ability to prepare grant proposals in concert with leadership and principal investigators. Ability to take initiative and manage projects with minimal supervision, including strong time management skills and ability to meet tight deadlines. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including exceptional writing skills. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes. Ability to work both independently and as a team member. Ability to work discreetly with sensitive and confidential data.

Education/Training:
    Bachelor's degree in economics, sociology, political science, public policy, public health, business, education, or other social science or vocational fields or equivalent experience/training.

Preferred Qualifications
    Demonstrated experience in managing client relationships, managing projects independently, meeting project timelines, and communicating with internal and external stakeholders in a productive and timely manner. Demonstrated quantitative skills, advanced knowledge, and experience in data/statistical analysis. Experience managing research projects in an academic or think-tank environment. Experience working with large and complex datasets. Experience working on randomized controlled trials or other field experiments. A commitment to advancing racial equity and inclusion through research and through CPL's internal and external relationships.

Education/Training:
    Master's degree in public policy, economics, statistics, or a related field. Three or more years of professional experience, including two or more years of relevant post-baccalaureate research experience.

Salary & Benefits
    This is a 2-year, full-time (40 hours per week), exempt, contract position, which is paid monthly and eligible for full UC benefits with the possibility of extension. Annual salary is commensurate with experience within the range of $67,000.00 - $95,000.00. 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 in the Resume section of your application.

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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