Operations Manager, Admin, HR & Facilities

University of California, Berkeley; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 97,572 - 107,719; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Berkeley is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee broad administrative services supporting the Berkeley Institute for Data Science (BIDS). The role spans finance, HR, facilities, IT, planning, and staff supervision to enable cross‑disciplinary collaboration.

The ideal candidate will manage budgets, HR processes, vendor relations, and space logistics while guiding a small team and partnering with campus units. This is a full‑time position based at Berkeley.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Knowledge of university processes and confidentiality.
• Experience with budget, payroll, contracts, and grants regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage administrative operations including PO, travel, vendor payments and affiliate processing.
• Coordinate HR activities including employment, onboarding, onboarding and renewal tracking.
• Assist in drafting website content, newsletters and correspondence.
• Administer facilities and space logistics including equipment needs and conference room setup.
• Supervise a small staff and provide feedback on tasks and progress.
• Support leadership in strategic initiatives and external relationship building.
• Represent BIDS on campus committees and safety coordination.
• Engage in professional development to advance skills.

Skills

Budget management

HR operations

Facilities admin

Payroll documentation

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Planning & analysis

Open science awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

GitHub (PM tracking)

Job description

University of California, Berkeley is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee broad administrative services supporting the Berkeley Institute for Data Science (BIDS). The role spans finance, HR, facilities, IT, planning, and staff supervision to enable cross‑disciplinary collaboration.

The ideal candidate will manage budgets, HR processes, vendor relations, and space logistics while guiding a small team and partnering with campus units. This is a full‑time position based at Berkeley.