Arts Research Center Program Lead

University of California, Berkeley; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

UC Benefits

Job summary

University of California, Berkeley seeks a highly organized, strategic professional to manage the Arts Research Center (ARC) programs and partnerships. You will work closely with the Faculty Director to advance ARC’s vision and public programming, fellowships, and workshops.

Responsibilities include coordinating budgets, events, donor relations, and communications while supervising student staff and interns. A Bachelor’s degree and campus policy familiarity are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field is required.
• Ability to manage diverse programs and partnerships.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with budgeting, contracts, and grants processes.
• Familiarity with campus policies and governance.
• Proven program management and stakeholder engagement capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage ARC programs and initiatives under the Faculty Director.
• Develop program plans, timelines, partnerships, and implementation strategies.
• Oversee event and program logistics, and represent ARC on and off campus.
• Monitor budgets and conduct financial planning, forecasting, and reporting.
• Collaborate on grant and philanthropic funding opportunities and stewardship.
• Coordinate ARC communications and audience-engagement activities.

Skills

Creative thinking

Advanced interpersonal skills

Advanced written and verbal comms

Budgeting and financial analysis

Events planning and project coord

Contracts and grants regulations

Strategic planning

Program management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related area

Job description

University of California, Berkeley seeks a highly organized, strategic professional to manage the Arts Research Center (ARC) programs and partnerships. You will work closely with the Faculty Director to advance ARC’s vision and public programming, fellowships, and workshops.

Responsibilities include coordinating budgets, events, donor relations, and communications while supervising student staff and interns. A Bachelor’s degree and campus policy familiarity are required.