Part-Time Operations Coordinator, Labor Center (Remote)

University of California-Berkeley; Berkeley (CA); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 53,000; Part time

Job summary

University of California, Berkeley is seeking an Operations Assistant within the Labor Center to perform a variety of administrative tasks supporting the department and programs. You will handle staff searches, student hiring, travel coordination, stipends, IT and facilities service coordination, and event logistics.

The role emphasizes strong organizational skills, confidentiality, and customer service. This is a part-time, temporary role with potential for limited remote work and UC benefits.

Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office and software.
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with all levels of staff and external constituencies, both verbal and in writing.
• Solid organizational skills and ability to work within demanding timeframes/time management skills.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines and attention to high levels of detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage a project including assessing when to make adjustments as the project is underway.
• Ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality.
• Ability to use sound judgment in responding to issues and concerns.
• Demonstrated experience in event planning and coordination.
• Ability to provide audio-visual support and troubleshoot moderate technical issues related to event production, staging, etc), including Zoom.
• Ability to follow directions and work with little supervision in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Excellent customer service orientation, initiative, and follow-up.
• Ability to interact with a diverse population in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to listen and incorporate feedback from LC program/project Leads.
• Previous office experience and event coordination.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate staff and non-senate academic search and appointment process (ad placement, documentation collection, updating AP Recruit).
• Coordinate student-employee recruitment & hiring process (collect appointment information; complete forms; create appointment letters).
• Coordinate travel and reimbursement activities for Center staff, students, and guests.
• Coordinate Student Stipend and Honorarium Requests; collect paperwork; submit requests in BearBUY; provide customer service support.
• Coordinate IT or Facility Service Requests; conduct office setup for new hires and moves; maintain equipment inventory.
• Coordinate basic program logistics and event support (conferences, staff events, meetings); handle venues, AV, catering, and required documentation.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication

Organization

Time management

Project management

Discretion

Judgment

Event planning

AV support

Adaptability

Customer service

Diversity awareness

Spanish

Education

High school diploma

Job description

University of California, Berkeley is seeking an Operations Assistant within the Labor Center to perform a variety of administrative tasks supporting the department and programs. You will handle staff searches, student hiring, travel coordination, stipends, IT and facilities service coordination, and event logistics.

The role emphasizes strong organizational skills, confidentiality, and customer service. This is a part-time, temporary role with potential for limited remote work and UC benefits.