Remote Operations & Programs Assistant

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

Job summary

The UC Berkeley Labor Center is seeking an Operations Assistant (4722C) to support staff, students, and programs. This part-time, bi-weekly paid role (32 hours/week) offers flexible remote work up to three days per week within the United States and requires strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities include coordinating staff searches, student recruitment, travel reimbursements, stipends, IT and facilities support, event logistics, and data maintenance across platforms such

Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office and software.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with all staff levels.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines and maintain detail.
• Ability to handle projects and maintain confidentiality.
• Experience in event planning and coordination.
• Ability to provide AV support and troubleshoot basic tech issues (Zoom).
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Strong customer service orientation and proactive follow-up.
• Ability to engage with a diverse population.

Responsibilities

• Staff and Academic Search Coordination - 25%.
• Student-Employee Recruitment and Hiring - 25%.
• Travel and Reimbursement Coordination - 15%.
• Student Stipend and Honorarium Processing - 10%.
• IT and Facility Service Coordination - 10%.
• Program Logistics and Event Support - 10%.
• Administrative Files and Data Maintenance - 5%.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Time management

Project management

Discretion

Judgment

Event planning

Customer service

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Salesforce

Google Drive

Job description

The UC Berkeley Labor Center is seeking an Operations Assistant (4722C) to support staff, students, and programs. This part-time, bi-weekly paid role (32 hours/week) offers flexible remote work up to three days per week within the United States and requires strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities include coordinating staff searches, student recruitment, travel reimbursements, stipends, IT and facilities support, event logistics, and data maintenance across platforms such