Administrative Officer 3 (7377U), Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering - 73380

Administrative Officer 3 (7377U), Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering - 73380 About Berkeley

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Departmental Overview

The Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (CBE) is an instructional and research Department in the College of Chemistry. CBE provides the opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students to obtain a thorough fundamental knowledge of all fields in chemical and biomolecular engineering.

This position involves performing the administrative services and managing the full general operations of the laboratory of Professor Shannon Boettcher.

Responsibilities

Fiscal/Extramural Management:

1. Serve as a liaison to the College of Chemistry, outside departments, shared services units, and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) business services support units.
2. Audit and analyze financial reports and forecast expenses to ensure Principal Investigator (PI) meets financial obligations of the research groups.
3. Integrate UCB and LBNL reports to create a current and accurate comprehensive financial picture to ensure fiscal integrity.
4. Anticipate and resolve operational, fiscal, or other discrepancies.

Contract and Grant Development, Preparation, and Reporting:

1. Facilitate the pre-proposal preparation process in compliance with UCB, LBNL, and agency announcements, policies, restrictions, and deliverables.
2. Prepare final submission (e.g., editorial review of documents).

Personnel Management:

1. Oversee human resource activities (hiring, termination, change of status) of research group personnel.
2. Ensure proper documentation is obtained for foreign visitors/researchers for visa and work permit applications.

Material and Facilities Management:

1. Work with regional services units, central procurement, and receiving units at UCB and LBNL to coordinate research groups' ordering and delivery of all supplies, equipment, and services.
2. Manage repair and maintenance of existing equipment by outside vendors.

Program/Office Management/Event Planning:

1. Manage the business affairs and develop operational procedures to ensure efficiency in the administrative offices and labs.
2. Keep PIs apprised of significant issues, events, requests, problems, and deadlines.

Required Qualifications

1. Thorough knowledge of and/or ability to quickly learn University rules and regulations.
2. Interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication, active listening, critical thinking.
3. Strong skills in short-term planning, analysis, problem-solving, and customer service.
4. Experience in budgeting, cost, and financial analysis.

Education/Training:

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

Salary & Benefits

1. The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $80,000.00 to $110,000.00.

How to Apply

1. To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.

Conviction History Background

1. This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity

1. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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