Program Manager - Tech Policy & Workforce Innovation

University of California-Berkeley; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, Berkeley’s Center for Information Technology Research in the Interest of Society (CITRIS) invites applications for a Program Manager. The role leads program operations, coordinates student fellow placements, and supports policy research and outreach across campus, state agencies, and industry partners.

The successful candidate will synthesize complex technical and policy issues for diverse audiences, manage multiple priorities, and contribute to major research

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Two or more years of relevant professional experience in program management, research administration, public policy, or a related environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the Responsible Technology Fellows program and Workforce Innovation Program.
• Coordinate recruitment, selection, onboarding, and placement of student fellows.
• Serve as the primary liaison among fellows, faculty, state agency partners, and CITRIS leadership.
• Organize orientations, professional development activities, and program events.
• Track program outcomes, collect metrics, and prepare reports for sponsors and stakeholders.

Skills

Program management

Policy analysis

Research administration

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

The University of California, Berkeley’s Center for Information Technology Research in the Interest of Society (CITRIS) invites applications for a Program Manager. The role leads program operations, coordinates student fellow placements, and supports policy research and outreach across campus, state agencies, and industry partners.

The successful candidate will synthesize complex technical and policy issues for diverse audiences, manage multiple priorities, and contribute to major research