Open positions:

Assistant Dean, Development & Alumni Relations
Director of Communications
Terner Center Housing Accelerator Program Director
Junior Mechanician - Digital Fabrication Lab

Assistant Dean, Development & Alumni Relations (0464U)

Job #27394 | Full-Time

Departmental Overview

The College of Environmental Design (CED) is comprised of faculty, students and staff with an impressive set of backgrounds and talents. We believe in the importance of supporting an inclusive environment that values community and builds its strength from a diversity of views and expertise. There are approximately 50 faculty, 1000 undergraduate and graduate majors, and approximately 50 total staff. The college budget is approximately $27M. CED is a multifaceted academic unit, with three departments (architecture, city & regional planning, and landscape architecture & environmental planning); undergraduate, professional graduate and doctoral programs; a suite of highly regarded summer design institutes; widely recognized environmental design archives; extensive computing and fabrication facilities; several administrative and student affairs departments; and a building with auditoria, classrooms, studios, labs, research centers, library, and a café.

Responsibilities

The Assistant Dean reports to the CED Dean with dotted line reporting to the Associate Vice Chancellor, Constituent Programs in University Development and Alumni Relations (UDAR). The person in this position manages a moderately complex fundraising and communications program, a professional staff of 4 FTE, and is responsible for the full range of development and other external relations functions, such as events, volunteer management, and other marketing activities. The CED portfolio averages about 400 prospects a year including individual donors, corporations and foundations. CED has around 25,000 alumni and donors and averages 1,000 individual gifts per year. CED's annual fundraising average over the last few years is $5.3M.

Manages a comprehensive fundraising program for CED. Conceives, creates, develops, implements, evaluates, and manages fundraising programs and strategies to meet predetermined goals and objectives. Oversees and manages the identification, cultivation, and solicitation of donors and prospects, using the CADS database and in collaboration with UDAR. Upholds University policies regarding managing prospects. Oversees the prospect portfolio of each of the fundraising staff. Manages all communication, meetings, events, and proposals on behalf of CED for each prospect or donor. Supervises gift administration and donor stewardship. Provides leadership, direction, and staffing to volunteer groups, including the Dean's Advisory Council and alumni volunteer chapters.
Selects, trains, manages, and evaluates staff and student assistants. Assigns donor and prospect portfolios to fundraising staff. Direct fundraising staff in accomplishing specific numerical goals related to campus fundraising campaigns.
Provides comprehensive budget administration. Coordinates with Dean and Assistant Dean for Finance and Administration on gifts, funds, financial goals, and reporting.
Manages external relations functions: proper use of the CED/Berkeley brand, all PR and media outreach including the CED newsletters and Frameworks (CED magazine), coaching the CED Dean and various faculty in external communication, and CED events.
Represents CED in campus and communications groups, such as Campaign Management Team, Frontline Fundraisers, Berkeley Advancement Community. Collaborates with UDAR fundraisers on regular basis.
Manages own portfolio of 30-50 prospects of major and principal gifts starting at the $100K level
Participates in long and short-range strategic planning.

Required Qualifications

Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to independently write clear and accurate communications for the Dean and (when needed) department chairs, directed to alumni, parents, and donors, as well as staff and campus colleagues.
Extensive knowledge and experience in fundraising, donor relations and gift management, including industry concepts, principles, procedures, and techniques.
Demonstrated experience hiring, leading, and managing staff.
Working knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, et cetera.
Excellent organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
High degree of technical ability with proficiency and understanding of data mining and data analysis techniques.
Highly motivated and detail oriented.
Ability to work under pressure within the context of competing interests, maintain flexibility and creativity, and adapt to continual changes.
Proficiency with desktop computing applications and fundraising databases, such as Advance or Raiser’s Edge, and Salesforce.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree; grad degree preferred
University Fundraising training preferred
Working knowledge of the campus, its vision, mission, goals, objectives, achievements and infrastructure.
Strong knowledge of current affairs and issues in higher education.
Knowledge of the field within the College of Environmental Design and their scope, particularly in California but also nationally in terms of competitor schools and programs.

Salary & Benefits

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit:
http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

This is an exempt, monthly paid position. Annual salary is commensurate with experience.

How to Apply

Apply online at http://jobs.berkeley.edu. Search for job #27394. Please submit your cover letter and resume as a single attachment when applying.

Conviction History Background

This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For more information about your rights as an applicant see: http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf
For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct

Director of Communications (5887U)

Job #27393 | Full-Time

Departmental Overview

Responsibilities

The Communications Director reports to the Assistant Dean for Development + Alumni Relations and works closely with the Dean and leadership of the College to communicate the brand, mission, goals, and strategic vision of the College using written, visual and electronic methods. The position is responsible for delivering news and updates on research, student and faculty achievements, and priorities to internal and external stakeholders including alumni and donors. The College maintains a robust communications platform through its website, social media, electronic newsletters, print publications and an online alumni engagement platform, WursterLife.com.

Works with College leadership to create, develop, and implement comprehensive long- and short-term strategic communications plans and complex communications projects that can be large in scope and with long timelines, such as the production of a magazine, redesign of a website, support of a fundraising campaign, or publicity and messaging for a series of high profile events, announcements, and press releases.
Delivers comprehensive communications programs, including written, visual, and electronic communications, for the College of Environmental Design. Produces and oversees the production of a variety of communication pieces in a variety of venues including written, visual, and electronic communications. Specifically these include the Colleges’ monthly e-newsletter and other email communications, online features, event materials, ongoing web and social media content, prospective student marketing brochures, and print magazines or annual reports.
Provides advice and counsel to throughout the College on all aspects of communications, including strategic planning, effective messaging, and problem resolution. Collaborate with Departments, degree programs, faculty and other organizational entities within the College to create communications plans, write content where appropriate and feasible, and assign resources.
Manages and mentors student workers and outside professionals with diverse expertise, such as in content, design and production, web and digital management, and content marketing.
Provides advice and counsel to College administration on all aspects of communications, including strategic planning, effective messaging, branding, and problem resolution. Occasional consultation and support in crisis and change communications.
Ensures production of high quality products that effectively deliver the desired message within budget and time constraints. Requires working closely with vendors such as designers, printers, photographers, web developers, and writers.
Identifies specific communications needs and develops the content and process for organizational improvements. For example, implementing social media management tools or developing toolkits and intake forms for stakeholders around the College.
Interacts with outside and internal IT technical staff, consultants, and students to assure 24/7 uptime and content timeliness of the College website. Suggest and enforce web use policies, consult with faculty on options, and participate in technical discussions.

Required Qualifications

Advanced skills to create, develop, and implement long- and short-term strategic communication plans and advanced skills in communications project management.
Advanced knowledge and understanding of all aspects of communications, including strategic planning for various media venues, technical aspects and requirements of various venues, and most appropriate and effective applications.
Advanced knowledge and understanding of technical applications to direct professional technical staff, or personally perform technical work, including content strategy, writing, and editing; website and other digital media; design concepts and execution; social media; content marketing, and other applications.
Advanced skills to advise and consult management on all aspects of communications, ranging from developing effective communication strategies to appropriately responding to inquiries regarding sensitive or complex issues or information.
Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal communications, active listening and political acumen skills.
Excellent analytical and critical thinking, project management skills, and problem resolution ability, as well as experience with people management and development.
Bachelor’s degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced knowledge of UC Berkeley and its mission, vision, goals, policies, and infrastructure, or the ability to learn
Advanced knowledge of the College of Environmental Design, including its mission, vision, goals, policies, and infrastructure, or the ability to learn.
Thorough knowledge of campus protocols and channels for communication internally and externally, or the ability to learn.
Strong knowledge of current affairs and issues in higher education.
Knowledge of the field within the College of Environmental Design and their scope, particularly in California but also nationally in terms of competitor schools and programs.
Familiarity with Salesforce Marketing Cloud

Salary & Benefits

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit:
http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

The annual salary range of the position is $83,900 - 110,000; however, salary is commensurate with experience.

How to Apply

Apply online at http://jobs.berkeley.edu. Search for job #27393. Please submit your cover letter and resume as a single attachment when applying.

Conviction History Background

Equal Employment Opportunity

Terner Center Housing Accelerator Program Director (0378U)

Job #26830 | Full-Time

This is a one-year contract position with an expected start date of June 1, 2019

Departmental Overview

The Terner Center for Housing Innovation at UC Berkeley is seeking a Program Director to build on an existing preliminary project plan for the Housing Accelerator and managing the launch of the pilot program in fall 2019.

The Terner Center, established in 2015, formulates bold strategies to house families from all walks of life in vibrant, sustainable and affordable homes and communities. It is a collaborative effort between the College of Environmental Design (CED) and the Fisher Center for Real Estate and Urban Economics at the Haas School of Business.

The Terner Center is focused on identifying bold, yet pragmatic solutions to today’s most pressing housing challenges, supported by rigorous, action-oriented research. Our success is measured in part by the extent to which our ideas, research, and solutions influence dialogue, decision-making, and practice among policymakers and private sector leaders.

With a focus on high-cost regions and solutions that can help address their unique challenges, the Terner Center pursues ideas that can help expand the supply of housing and lower the cost of production; increase access to homes and opportunity-rich communities for people across the income spectrum; align housing and climate change priorities; and improve the outcomes of major housing policies and programs through rigorous impact assessment.

The Housing Accelerator is a groundbreaking initiative to unite the best minds of real estate, technology, and social innovation to support the most promising ideas to address our nation’s housing crisis. It will invest directly in a small group of companies and advise entrepreneurs through a 6 month remote & in-person program to refine their business models, navigate the policy environment, and find the right investors the help them scale.

Responsibilities

The Program Director will oversee the Housing Accelerator and represent the program to outside organizations, actively developing and cultivating a wide ranging network of field leaders to support the program’s success. Additionally, He / She will oversee all administrative operations, finance, human resources and facilities for program, including the hiring of a full-time Program Coordinator to support the Accelerator.

The Program Director will also develop and organize events for Accelerator network and the public. He / She will also work with Terner Center’s Research Director to ensure Accelerator’s strategy and growth is aligned with Terner Center research findings and that research conducted through the Accelerator is aligned with Terner Center’s research goals.

The position will continue through the end of the pilot cohort in spring 2020, including data collection and documentation of program outcomes and advising on the potential continuation of the program to a second cohort. If it is decided the program should continue, the Program Director will lead the refining of the project plan and fundraising for the second cohort, and will be considered for an extension of the Program Director position.

The Terner Center team is small and highly collaborative, and seeks an ambitious, thoughtful leader to contribute to its efforts. This is a full time position, and may include up to 15% travel.

Required Qualifications

Advanced knowledge of managing startups, other accelerator or incubator programs, or directly investing in social and/or real estate ventures
Advanced interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse groups and teams to achieve results
Advanced knowledge of administrative, budgetary, human resources and financial principles and practices
Knowledge of program assessment tools and managing real-time program evolution
Ability to lead and collaborate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment, effectively managing organizational priorities and allocation of own time and time of direct reports
Excellent facilitation, listening, oral and written communications skills
Ability to engender trust, credibility, and confidence with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
Demonstrated integrity and commitment to increasing access and affordability of housing

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training
5+ years’ experience across issues of housing, technology, venture investing, or consulting/advising

Salary & Benefits

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit:
http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

Note: this is a one-year contract position. Contract positions may be extended based on operational demand. Contract positions are eligible to participate in the health and welfare programs offered by UC Berkeley. Salary commensurate with experience.

How to Apply

Apply online at http://jobs.berkeley.edu. Search for job #26830. Please submit your cover letter and resume as a single attachment when applying.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Junior Mechanician - Digital Fabrication Lab (8653C)

Job #26148 | Part-Time

The College of Environmental Design (CED) operates three academic departments – Architecture, City and Regional Planning and Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning – conferring both undergraduate and graduate degrees. CED has 55 full-time and 35 part-time teaching faculty, 44 career staff, and over 1,000 students. The operations of the College are financed with state funds, gifts and endowments and other revenue sources in an amount roughly totaling $18,000,000 annually.

Responsibilities

This position is a temporary, part-time, entry-level position in the College of Environmental Design’s Digital Fabrication Lab (DFL). Candidates should have working knowledge of general digital fabrication technologies, with an emphasis on laser cutting, 3D printing, CNC cutting systems as well as an array of software like Rhino and Illustrator to drive these machines.

Under the direction of the DFL Manager or Principle Mechanician, this position will monitor DFL users and equipment, provide orientations and safety training, review digital files, supervise users and intervene when necessary to assure proper equipment use. On an ad-hoc basis this employee may be required to present a specialty workshop or equipment orientation, may be assigned small fabrication or installation projects for the College. Candidates are required to stay updated on and must adhere to EH&S and Cal-OSHA compliance rules, regulations, and trainings.

Required Qualifications

Experience with digital fabrication technologies: 3D printing, laser cutting, CNC.
Experience working and supervisor users in a digital fabrication environment.
Strong communications skills and experience in teaching technical skills desired.
Adept in rapid-prototyping processes with a wide range of materials.
Abilities to consult, advise, and problem solve on instructional or research activities.
Ability to read, write and follow oral/written instructions provided in English.
Able to support and actively contribute to a highly collaborative team environment.
Must have strong customer-service skills and positive attitude.
Availability to work nights, weekends, holidays and emergencies.
Must be able to access work sites including heights, confined spaces; walk and stand for extended periods; lift 50 lbs.
Strong interpersonal skills including sensitivity, tact and diplomacy.
Incumbent must possess a high level of motivation and initiative.
Attend mandatory annual safety training.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field of study preferred.

Salary & Benefits

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit:
http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

*This is a Limited position that will not convert to a full-time career position.
*The hourly salary designated for this position: $26.97

How to Apply

Apply online at http://jobs.berkeley.edu. Search for job #26148. Please submit your cover letter and resume as a single attachment when applying.

Conviction History Background

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For more information about your rights as an applicant see: http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct

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Jobs at CED

Open positions:​​

Assistant Dean, Development & Alumni Relations (0464U)

Director of Communications (5887U)

Terner Center Housing Accelerator Program Director (0378U)

Junior Mechanician - Digital Fabrication Lab (8653C)

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