Remote Academic Programs & Operations Coordinator

University of California, Berkeley; Berkeley (CA); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Berkeley's Goldman School of Public Policy seeks an Academic Programs and Operations Coordinator to lead operational and administrative support for the MDP and MPA programs. You will manage the full student lifecycle, scheduling, events, and international field trips, partnering with faculty and leadership across campuses.

The role expands into faculty coordination, budget tracking, communications, HR for academic personnel, and strategic program support, requiring

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of university rules, budgets, and personnel management.
• Strong planning, analysis, problem solving and customer service.
• Experience with events, risk management and contracts/regulations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and advisory skills.
• Ability to master complex enrollment management software and databases.

Responsibilities

• Oversee academic and curricular operations for multiple programs.
• Coordinate scheduling, room assignments, and catalog alignment.
• Lead international travel logistics and grant/visa workflows.
• Manage enrollment processes, communications, and ASE onboarding.
• Support budget tracking, HR processes, and leadership communications.

Skills

Budget & financial management

Contracts & grants compliance

Enrollment management software

Verbal and written communication

High discretion & confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Enrollment systems

Job description

University of California, Berkeley's Goldman School of Public Policy seeks an Academic Programs and Operations Coordinator to lead operational and administrative support for the MDP and MPA programs. You will manage the full student lifecycle, scheduling, events, and international field trips, partnering with faculty and leadership across campuses.

The role expands into faculty coordination, budget tracking, communications, HR for academic personnel, and strategic program support, requiring