Senior Programs & Communications Manager — Remote

University of California-Berkeley; Berkeley (CA); Hybrid; USD 97,572 - 103,543; Full time

Job summary

University of California-Berkeley seeks a Programs and Communications Manager to oversee public programming, communications and operations. The role partners with faculty directors and campus/community stakeholders to plan and execute events and manage budgets.

The position emphasizes cross‑functional leadership, strategy development, and adherence to campus policies, with opportunities to impact public programming and donor relations.

Qualifications

• Strong oral and written communication across formats for diverse audiences.
• Experience planning public programs including workshops, conferences, lectures, and events.
• Experience developing and implementing multi-channel communications strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of public programming (conferences, lectures, workshops, symposia, receptions).
• Develop programming from concept to implementation with faculty directors and partners.
• Manage event planning workflow, calendars, budgets, and staffing.

Skills

Communication

Event planning

Communications strategy

Analytical thinking

Program management

Budgeting

Web publishing tools

Email marketing

Tools

Web publishing platforms

Email marketing platforms

Job description

University of California-Berkeley seeks a Programs and Communications Manager to oversee public programming, communications and operations. The role partners with faculty directors and campus/community stakeholders to plan and execute events and manage budgets.

The position emphasizes cross‑functional leadership, strategy development, and adherence to campus policies, with opportunities to impact public programming and donor relations.