Strategic Administrative Director – Physics Department

University of California, Berkeley; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

UC Benefits

Career advancement opportunities

40-hour work week

Job summary

University of California, Berkeley seeks an Administrative Manager 2 to lead and manage the full range of department operations for the Physics department, driving strategic planning and service quality. You will oversee budgets, IT, facilities, personnel, development, safety and instructional support, coordinating with leadership to meet campus priorities.

The role requires complex operational leadership, financial stewardship and the ability to manage a large, diverse team while advancing

Qualifications

• Advanced skills in strategy development, financial analysis and reporting techniques.
• Knowledge of academic, research and business administration in a large department.
• Experience leading multi-functional teams and overseeing staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage operations of a large teaching and research science department.
• Oversee budgeting, IT, facilities, academic personnel, development, safety, and instructional support.
• Develop and implement long- and short-range administrative plans aligned with department goals.
• Ensure high-quality, diverse and compliant service delivery.

Skills

Strategy development

Financial analysis

Reporting techniques

Systems planning

Change management

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree (related area)

Job description

University of California, Berkeley seeks an Administrative Manager 2 to lead and manage the full range of department operations for the Physics department, driving strategic planning and service quality. You will oversee budgets, IT, facilities, personnel, development, safety and instructional support, coordinating with leadership to meet campus priorities.

The role requires complex operational leadership, financial stewardship and the ability to manage a large, diverse team while advancing