About Berkeley
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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. At UC Berkeley, we believe that learning is a fundamental part of working, and our goal is for everyone on the Berkeley campus to feel supported and equipped to realize their full potential. We actively support this by providing all of our staff employees with at least 80 hours (10 days) of paid time per year to engage in professional development activities. To find out more about how you can grow your career at UC Berkeley, visit grow.berkeley.edu. |
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Departmental Overview
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The Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (EECS), in both the College of Engineering and the College of Computing, Data Science, and Society (CDSS) is the largest academic department on the Berkeley campus, consisting of over 130 faculty, active emeriti, professors-in-residence, and adjunct professors, 3600+ undergraduates in both Engineering and CDSS, 750+ graduate students, and 60+ staff. EECS programs are consistently ranked in the top three by many measures, including U.S. News & World Report's national and global ranking. Annual operating budget (not including expenditures related to research. faculty start-ups, and student fellowships) for EECS is $40+ million. The Department is actively engaged in teaching and research in the disciplines of Artificial Intelligence, Computational Biology, Databases, Graphics, Hardware / Architecture, Human-Computer Interaction, Operating Systems / Networking, Programming Systems / Software, Scientific Computing, Theory, Vision (in Computer Science) as well as Biosystems, Communication/Networking, Communications/Physical Layer, Control, Design, Modeling, and Analysis, Electromagnetics/Antennas, Integrated Circuits, Optics, Physical Electronics Devices, Physical Electronics/MEMS, Optoelectronics, Energy, Robotics, Signal Processing for Image & Video, Signal Processing for Speech & Audio (in Electrical Engineering). Computer Science operates research and instructional laboratories in Soda Hall, Sutardja Dai Hall, and other off-campus sites, and Electrical Engineering operates similar facilities in Cory Hall, Sutardja Dai Hall, and other off-campus sites. EECS also has a significant technical staff support structure to provide support for research and instructional laboratories and fabrication facilities. The EECS Department Academic Personnel Director (EECS APD) is responsible for advising and guiding the department leadership (Chairs, Vice Chairs, Committee Chairs, senior managers, etc.) and the department Academic Personnel Team in all Academic Personnel (AP) matters related policies and procedures, programs, labor contracts, compensation and salary administration, recruitment, retention, promotions, and faculty welfare, diversity/equity, and misconduct issues. The position partners with the College of Engineering, College of CDSS, and various campus units (APO, OFEW, EVCP, VCR, OPHD, etc.) in establishing and managing departmental goals and objectives that would support the department's strategic AP initiatives for further growth and to maintain its prestigious academic and research ranking and reputation. |
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Application Review Date
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The First Review Date for this job is: 5/17/24 - Open until filled |
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Responsibilities
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50% Academic Personnel Management: The EECS Department Academic Personnel Director serves as the senior advisor to the EECS Chairs and Vice Chairs on all matters related EECS academic personnel matters and as a key administrator to liaise with the Colleges of CDSS and CoE and campus offices (OFEW, APO, OPHD, etc.). In partnership with the EECS Department Chairs and the CDSS and CoE leadership, the EECS APD serves a key role in providing expert advice and guidance to all academic personnel related initiatives/plans in order to meet the two colleges and departmental objectives and goals.
Academic personnel policy interpretation and recommendations Faculty conduct matters (e.g, OPHD cases, etc.) Faculty leaves (e.g., salary savings and impact on the department budget, etc.) Faculty FTE and salary review/analysis ($25M in faculty general allocation) Compliance and risk assessment (faculty conflict of commitment, etc.) Faculty personnel case reviews and actions Faculty search/recruitment (policies related to conflict of interests, DEI requirements, etc.) Faculty retentions Faculty startup offers (e.g., salary, housing loans, recruitment allowances, etc.) Unit-18 Lecturer matters (e.g., lay-offs, union matters including grievance cases, etc.) Annual CRA and ECEDHA surveys (faculty data, FTEs, etc.)
25% Supervision and Management: The EECS Department Academic Personnel Director oversees and manages the Academic Personnel team of five (2 Academic HR Analyst 4s; 4 Academic HR Analyst 3s).
20% Strategic Planning Administration: The EECS Department Academic Personnel Director (EECS APD) partners with the Department/Division Chairs and the Director of Administration/Operations in the development of faculty/FTE strategic plans and provides expert advice and guidance on academic personnel guidelines and policies.
5% Special Projects:
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Required Qualifications
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Salary & Benefits
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For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website. 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 $105,500 - 155,000. Salary is commensurate with experience. This position will have a hybrid working schedule (3 days on campus and 2 days remotely). |
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Referral Source info
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This job is part of the Employee Referral Program. If a UC Berkeley employee is referring you, please ensure you select the Referral Source of "UCB Employee". Then enter the employee's Name and Berkeley email address in the Specific Referral Source field. Please enter only one name and email. |
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Conviction History Background
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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. |
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Equal Employment Opportunity
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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 the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission poster.
The University of California's Affirmative action policy.
The University of California's Anti-Discrimination policy. |