The Labor Center seeks a Deputy Chair (Academic Coordinator II) to provide operational and programmatic oversight for the entire Labor Center, under supervision of the Chair. The Deputy Chair will work with the Chair to lead the internal operations of the Center, including supervising and guiding lead staff and academic personnel, coordinating planning and budgeting, overseeing professional development, and leading fundraising events. The position also entails substantive programmatic work, depending on the background and interests of the candidate; such as developing and implementing training programs for unions and worker organizations; contributing to our growing programs with students, or other programs that build the Labor Center’s infrastructure and capacity. The ideal candidate is a skilled, experienced administrator with experience in the labor movement and a demonstrated ability to improve organizational culture, align operations with mission, and lead substantive program activities. The position will entail supervision of both staff and academic personnel, and requires high-level strategic understanding of the Labor Center’s research, outreach, and educational activities.

There are two primary areas of responsibility for this position: administration and program development. The specific areas of program development will depend on the interests and qualifications of the candidate, but will be related to our training and education activities.

Administration:

Program development:

Minimum Qualifications (required at time of application): 

• B.A. or equivalent international degree

Additional Qualifications (required at start date):

• Minimum of 5 years professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong familiarity with major issues facing labor in California.
• Knowledge of and relationships with labor and community-based organizations.
• Strong management and organizational development skills and experience.
• Experience managing budgets, including overseeing multiple revenue sources and developing multi-year projections.
• Ability to take initiative and manage projects with minimal supervision. 
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team to effectively implement projects and events. 
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with University faculty, staff, and students, as well as with community stakeholders, particularly leaders and rank and file members of unions and other worker organizations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Experience in training.
• Experience with fundraising and/or communications.
• Experience working with faculty and students in a higher education setting.

This appointment is for two years at full time with the possibility of renewal based on performance and funding. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Anticipated start date is December 2, 2019, but is negotiable.

To apply, please go to the following link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF02380 Contact information for 3 references (required). Letters of reference are not required at this time. We will seek your permission before contacting your references.

This position will remain open until filled. Please address any inquiries to Anhara Alexander, [email protected].

All letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality (https://apo.berkeley.edu/ucb-confidentiality-policy) prior to submitting their letters.