Academic Operations Director – Large Science Dept

University of California-Berkeley; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Berkeley seeks a Director of Administration for the Physics Department to lead comprehensive operations, including finance, IT, facilities, personnel, and development support. You will set strategic goals, supervise managers, and drive long-range planning to sustain teaching, research, and service programs.

You will coordinate with campus leadership, ensure policy compliance, optimize processes, manage a multi-fund budget, and promote inclusive, high-quality

Qualifications

• Advanced skills in strategy development, financial analysis, reporting, systems planning and change management.
• Strong leadership abilities to oversee multiple functions and staff.
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage operations of a large teaching and research department with diverse programs and facilities.
• Oversee financial health and resource allocation across a $50M annual budget.
• Provide leadership for staff of ~40 FTE and ensure effective workforce planning.
• Develop and implement strategic and operational plans aligned with department goals.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Financial analysis

Budget management

Staff supervision

Policy development

Education

Bachelor's degree in related area

Job description

University of California, Berkeley seeks a Director of Administration for the Physics Department to lead comprehensive operations, including finance, IT, facilities, personnel, and development support. You will set strategic goals, supervise managers, and drive long-range planning to sustain teaching, research, and service programs.

You will coordinate with campus leadership, ensure policy compliance, optimize processes, manage a multi-fund budget, and promote inclusive, high-quality