Executive Assistant (7384U) Chancellor's Office #87327

University of California, Berkeley; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 68,700 - 94,300; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, Berkeley is seeking an Executive Assistant to be the first point of contact for visitors to the Chancellor's and EVP Provost's suite. The role provides calendaring and administrative support to senior staff and handles routine communications.

This is an on-site position five days a week. Responsibilities include coordinating meetings, routing mail, maintaining records, and supporting events with professionalism and discretion.

Qualifications

• Political acumen and diplomacy with stakeholders including campus leadership, donors, students, and external constituents.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize under changing demands.
• Interpersonal communication skills (verbal and written), active listening, critical thinking.
• Strong planning, analysis, problem solving, and customer service.
• Positive attitude and ability to work with diverse populations.
• Initiative and reliability in independent and team settings.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the first point of contact for visitors to the Chancellor's suite and directs them to appropriate offices.
• Provides administrative and logistical support for meetings and events, including scheduling and room reservations.
• Answers the Office phone and voicemails and forwards inquiries to relevant staff.
• Responds to routine inquiries from faculty, staff, students, and the public on behalf of the Chancellor's Office.
• Routes incoming mail and email within 24 hours and assists with routine queries.
• Maintains supplies, copy room, and mailroom; coordinates with Facilities for directory accuracy.

Skills

Political acumen

Multi-tasking

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Perceptive Content

Job description

Departmental Overview

The Office of the Chancellor at the University of California, Berkeley provides administrative, organizational, strategic, and compliance services to advance the Chancellor's vision, core values, and priorities.

Job Summary

The Executive Assistant serves as the first point of contact for visitors and guests to the Chancellor's and Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost's suite and directs them to appropriate offices. The incumbent provides calendaring and administrative support to senior staff as needed. They handle routine communications requests. The Executive Assistant serves as a backup for the other front office executive assistants and takes on day‑to‑day responsibilities in their absence, as well as supports the Associate Chief of Staff. As the person primarily responsible for office reception, this is an in‑person position expected to be on site five days/week.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the first point of contact for visitors and guests to the Chancellor's and Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost's suite and directs them to appropriate offices.
• Provides administrative and logistical support to the Associate Chief of Staff and other senior team members for meetings and events, including Chancellor's Cabinet and Roundtable meetings. This includes, but is not limited to, scheduling, room reservations, participant communication, materials prep, catering coordination, AV support, and room set‑up and breakdown.
• Answers the Chancellor's Office phone and voicemails; responds to general phone inquiries and forwards to appropriate staff members for resolution.
• Responds to a wide variety of questions and issues from faculty, staff, students and the public on behalf of the Chancellor's Office, including those highly sensitive in nature.
• Works collaboratively with communication lead to route the Chancellor's incoming mail and email to other administrative offices within 24 hours of receipt for their information or for action or comment. Responds to routine queries as appropriate.
• Processes general operating supplies & equipment for CIO front office. Maintains the copy room and mailroom for the suite and ensures the Cal Hall Directory is accurate in coordination with the Facilities Coordinator.
• Works in partnership with other campus units, including University Development and Alumni Relations (UDAR), to obtain the Chancellor's signature on a variety of documents and helps to track all of the incoming and outgoing official mail and correspondence for the office. Reviews and proofreads all communication.
• Manages records by utilizing both traditional record‑keeping formats and emerging communications technology, including Perceptive Content, performs a variety of professional duties in the areas of information resource management, records systems analysis, archival appraisal strategies, and support of campus‑wide information users.
• Develops and organizes project plans for the Chancellor's Office events (staff meetings, appreciation events, holiday events, etc.).
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Political acumen and diplomacy with stakeholders, including campus leadership, donors, students, and their families, and external constituents.
• Ability to multi‑task and prioritize under changing demands.
• Interpersonal communication skills to include verbal and written, active listening, critical thinking.
• Strong skills in short‑term planning, analysis and problem‑solving, and customer service.
• Positive attitude and demonstrated ability to work successfully with diverse populations.
• Ability to anticipate problems and use good judgment in developing solutions.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to take initiative and work well both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to cultivate strong relationships, collaborate effectively with others, and establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels.
• Knowledge of a variety of administrative operations activities such as office management, event planning, and executive support.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of common University‑specific computer application programs.
• Familiarity with University organizational structure.
• Experience working with university or organizational compliance policies pertaining to supplies, travel, and entertainment.

Salary & Benefits

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 range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $68,700.00 - $94,300.00.

Other Information

This is not a visa opportunity.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.

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.

Misconduct Disclosure

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy

UC Anti-Discrimination Policy

Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.