Strategic Academic HR Partner

University of California; Berkeley (CA); Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 110,000; Full time

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Job summary

University of California, Berkeley invites applications for the Academic HR Partner position at Berkeley Law. The role focuses on managing academic appointments, salary administration, and faculty affairs while aligning with campus policies and collective bargaining agreements.

Responsibilities include supporting MRAC, handling merit reviews, and coordinating with UCPath for term updates. The role requires substantial HR acumen and a commitment to inclusive leadership at a premier law school.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of campus, system-wide, and college policies, union contracts, and legal trends governing academic HR.
• Strong analytical and communication abilities for complex decisions and senior leadership advisement.
• Ability to navigate confidential information with tact and discretion.
• Familiarity with trends in academic planning and HR practices in law schools.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates and manages the academic appointment and review process for senate faculty.
• Supports and advises the Dean and MRAC at Berkeley Law.
• Drafts and edits appointment letters, reviews, and recommendations.
• Ensures timely submission and maintains administrative records in UCPath and campus systems.
• Provides data for internal and external reports and analyzes teaching/workload metrics.
• Executes benefits and visa-related tasks and coordinates with central offices.

Skills

Policy interpretation

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in related area

Tools

UCPath

CalAnswers

Job description

University of California, Berkeley invites applications for the Academic HR Partner position at Berkeley Law. The role focuses on managing academic appointments, salary administration, and faculty affairs while aligning with campus policies and collective bargaining agreements.

Responsibilities include supporting MRAC, handling merit reviews, and coordinating with UCPath for term updates. The role requires substantial HR acumen and a commitment to inclusive leadership at a premier law school.