Assistant Vice Provost and Chief of Staff, Graduate Studies

Assistant Vice Provost and Chief of Staff, Graduate Studies (5955U)

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 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

As a central service center for the entire campus, the Graduate Division works to guide and assist students from the moment of admission, through the various milestones of their progress, to the completion of their degree requirements. We provide academic, personal, and professional support services that are vital to the everyday well‑being and life‑long successes of Berkeley master's, professional, and doctoral students.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is:
December 6, 2023.

Responsibilities

Executive Advising:

• Provide timely and appropriate executive advising and support for the VP‑GS across the range of her responsibilities.

• Triage issues on VP‑GS behalf, negotiating solutions to complex problems, and handling confidential and sensitive issues.

• Provide VP‑GS with timely and balanced views of current and emerging issues/problems and suggest options for dealing with them.

• Interact with senior leadership on advancing the VP‑GS’ goals and objectives.

• Coordinate meetings and briefings with campus stakeholders and the VP‑GS, participating as appropriate, and managing follow‑up.

• Oversee a strategic calendaring process, in close collaboration with the VP‑GS’ executive assistant, to ensure sufficient attention is directed to key strategic priorities and key constituencies, both within and outside the university.

• Ensure that the VP‑GS is well informed and briefed in advance of their meetings and other engagements.

• Develop and/or review items for the VP‑GS’ signature; formulating recommendations and presenting options, and drafting responses.

• Provide leadership and mentoring in creating an atmosphere of excellence and teamwork among all staff within the Graduate Division, as well as with staff in other campus units.

• Represent the VP‑GS in campus meetings, on standing and ad‑hoc…