Tech Policy & Workforce Innovation Program Manager

University of California, Berkeley; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Program Manager at University of California, Berkeley’s CITRIS Technology Policy Initiative leads program operations, policy research, and public-sector engagement activities. You will coordinate with faculty, state agencies, and industry partners to advance responsible technology projects and education initiatives.

The role requires strong project management, excellent written and verbal communication, and the ability to synthesize complex policy and technical information for diverse

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public policy, political science, public administration, engineering, computer science, information science, communications, or related field.
• Two or more years of relevant professional experience in program management, research administration, public policy, higher education, or related environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the Responsible Technology Fellows program and Workforce Innovation Program, in partnership with California state agencies, industry partners and campus labs.
• Coordinate recruitment, selection, onboarding, and placement of student fellows.
• Serve as the primary liaison among fellows, faculty, state agency partners, and CITRIS leadership.
• Organize orientations, professional development activities, and program events.
• Track program outcomes, collect metrics, and prepare reports for sponsors and stakeholders.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Analytical skills

Project management

Multi-tasking

Discretion/confidentiality

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Education

Bachelor's degree in public policy or related field

Master's degree in public policy or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

The Program Manager at University of California, Berkeley’s CITRIS Technology Policy Initiative leads program operations, policy research, and public-sector engagement activities. You will coordinate with faculty, state agencies, and industry partners to advance responsible technology projects and education initiatives.

The role requires strong project management, excellent written and verbal communication, and the ability to synthesize complex policy and technical information for diverse