Strategic Department Operations Leader

University of California, Berkeley; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

University of California, Berkeley is seeking a senior operations and HR leader to oversee the EECS department's administrative functions. The role emphasizes strategy, process improvement, and cross‑unit collaboration to support 80 staff, 130 faculty, and 800 graduate students across multiple buildings.

You will guide planning, HR processes, and staff supervision while coordinating with IT, facilities, and research administration to ensure consistent and efficient services campus‑wide.

Qualifications

• Experience leading administrative operations in a large academic department.
• Ability to coordinate with IT, facilities, instructional support, and research administration teams.
• Strong analytical skills for process improvement and data analysis.
• Knowledge of HR policies, employment practices, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead departmental administrative operations and coordinate across buildings and units.
• Drive strategic process improvement and data analysis for planning and decision-making.
• Oversee HR operations and workforce planning for 80 staff and numerous personnel.
• Supervise career administrative staff and manage performance and development.

Skills

Operational leadership

Process improvement

Strategic planning

Human resources

Cross‑functional collaboration

Tools

UCPath

Job description

University of California, Berkeley is seeking a senior operations and HR leader to oversee the EECS department's administrative functions. The role emphasizes strategy, process improvement, and cross‑unit collaboration to support 80 staff, 130 faculty, and 800 graduate students across multiple buildings.

You will guide planning, HR processes, and staff supervision while coordinating with IT, facilities, and research administration to ensure consistent and efficient services campus‑wide.