Business Services Manager

The School of Information is now seeking a business services manager.

The Business Services Manager will provide short- and long-term strategic planning for Business Services for the School of Information. Additionally, s/he will oversee payroll and human resource planning and operations for the I School as a whole. S/he will manage staff HR, hiring and separations, space planning, facilities, visas, and our Visiting Scholar program. S/he will supervise the Facilities Coordinator and the Office Coordinator/Receptionist, and oversee the smooth running of office services and staff. S/he will act as a primary liaison with Campus Shared Services and supervise our student assistants, overseeing their work and ensuring adherence to I School policy. The Business Services Manager will also be responsible for financial, budgetary, and operational analysis and oversight for Business Services, in coordination with the I School’s Financial Analyst.

Responsibilities

50% — Manages, plans and administers a range of administrative operations for the School of Information. Administrative operations include budgetary financial management,human resources, coordination with Campus Shared Services, and facilities/business office.

10% — Develops and prepares budgets and financial reports for funding which may be complex. Performs recharge administration.

10% — Coordinates and participates in a variety of human resources activities including employment, training, classification and ensuring the completion of forms and documents related to HR and Payroll for unit/department.

10% — Supervises a small staff of support employees and/or students.

10% — Administers facilities and space logistics and manages equipment needs.

5% — Performs studies for resource plans, including approaches, trends, sources and uses. Gathers, analyzes, prepares and summarizes financial and HR reports.

5% — Acts as safety coordinator.

Required Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge computer application programs, including Microsoft Office Suite.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with all levels of staff, both verbally and in writing.

• Outstanding organizational skills and ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes.

• Ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality.

• Ability to use sound judgment in responding to issues and concerns.

Preferred Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of common campus-specific and other computer application programs, including BearBuy, Travel & Entertainment, HCM, OPTRS, e-Scholar, BAIRS, and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Bachelor’s degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.

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.­

Salary & Benefits

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

The salary range designated for this position: $62,000 - $75,000. Starting salary will be commensurate with experience.

First review date for this job is August 3, 2017.

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How to Apply

You may also go to jobs.berkeley.edu and search for position #23586.

Please submit your cover letter and resume as a single attachment when applying.

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About the School of Information

UC Berkeley’s School of Information (I School) is a graduate research and education community committed to expanding access to information and improving its usability, reliability, and credibility while preserving security and privacy. Our multi-disciplinary faculty conduct research in the development of user-friendly interfaces, new approaches to security and privacy, and exploration of the role of technology in developing regions.

We currently offer two professional master's programs and a Ph.D. Our Master of Information Management and Systems (MIMS) program trains students for careers as information professionals and emphasizes project-based learning. Our Master of Information and Data Science (MIDS) program is an online degree designed for working professionals with career goals in the emerging field of data science. Our Ph.D. program equips scholars to develop solutions and shape policies that influence how people seek, use, and share information.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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