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Director of Communication (5887U), Equity & Inclusion - 56862 About Berkeley

At the University of California, Berkeley, we are committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience and opportunity, and ensures that students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel safe, welcome and included. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty and staff.

The University of California, Berkeley, is one of the world's leading institutions of higher education, distinguished by its combination of internationally recognized academic and research excellence; the transformative opportunity it provides to a large and diverse student body; its public mission and commitment to equity and social justice; and its roots in the California experience, animated by such values as innovation, questioning the status quo, and respect for the environment and nature. Since its founding in 1868, Berkeley has fueled a perpetual renaissance, generating unparalleled intellectual, economic and social value in California, the United States and the world.

We are looking for equity-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. When you join the team at Berkeley, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among faculty, staff, students and community partners. In deciding whether to apply for a position at Berkeley, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with our Guiding Values and Principles, our Principles of Community, and our Strategic Plan.

At UC Berkeley, we believe that learning is a fundamental part of working, and our goal is for everyone on the Berkeley campus to feel supported and equipped to realize their full potential. We actively support this by providing all of our staff employees with at least 80 hours (10 days) of paid time per year to engage in professional development activities. To find out more about how you can grow your career at UC Berkeley, visit grow.berkeley.edu.

Departmental Overview

The Division of Equity & Inclusion provides leadership and accountability to resolve systemic inequities for all members of UC Berkeley through engaged research, teaching, and public service, and by expanding pathways for access and success and promoting a healthy and engaging campus climate. The division's work encompasses direct service, programmatic support, and advice and consultation across all campus communities including faculty, graduate students, undergraduates, and staff.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: August 10, 2023

Responsibilities

• Communications campaign management:
• Working with the program managers, campus communicators and campus leaders, to identify, design and implement communications campaigns related to campus DEIBJ initiatives.
• Manages long-and short-term communications campaigns in collaboration with colleagues, campus leaders and cross-campus partners to reach campaign objectives.
• Provides leadership on representing campus priorities of diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging and justice.
• Collaboration and partnership development:
• Build relationships with colleagues across the campus who are experts in social media, strategic communications internal communications, executive communications, change management and other key areas.
• Have the ability to organize and leverage these relationships to meet the wider communications goals of the campus DEIBJ initiatives.
• Management of student workers:
• Selects, trains, guides, directs, evaluates, and, as required, takes corrective action with student staff.
• Reviews, edits and approves work of student staff.
• Develops student workers' understanding of communication campaign priorities.
• Seeks opportunities to grow student workers' skill sets and offers opportunities for professional development.
• Other comms initiative work as assigned.
• Ability to navigate and communicate and show leadership in complex issues related to race, ethnicity, disability, and other diverse issues.

Required Qualifications

• Advanced verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Advanced judgment, analytical and decision-making skills and advanced political acumen.
• Advanced skills to create, develop, and implement comprehensive long- and short-term strategic communications plans.
• Advanced skills to create, develop, and implement long and short-term strategic communication plans.
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal communications, active listening and political acumen skills.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, project management, and problem recognition, avoidance, and resolution skills.

Education/Training:

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of the higher education environment, including issues, audiences and unique challenges.

Salary & Benefits



For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.

Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $150,000.00 - $160,000.00.

• This is a 100% full-time (40 hours per week), career position that is eligible for full UC benefits.
• This position is exempt and paid monthly.
• This is a hybrid position, eligible for 50% remote capability.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.

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, please see the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission poster.

For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, please see the University of California Discrimination, Harassment, and Affirmative Action in the Workplace policy.



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