Academic HR Analyst 3 (7715U) - Mechanical Engineering

Academic HR Analyst 3 (7715U) - Mechanical Engineering

About Berkeley
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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.
Departmental Overview
The College of Engineering at UC Berkeley is recognized for its educational and research excellence, consistently ranking among the top three Engineering colleges in the United States. The Department of Mechanical Engineering is a large academic department within the College of Engineering with 38 faculty, 7 Professors of the Graduate School, one professor-in-residence, four adjunct faculty, and 25 career staff.
The position is responsible for recommending, developing, implementing, administering, coordinating, and evaluating Academic Human Resources policies, labor contracts, statutes, programs, and procedures covering one or more of the following: academic recruitment, appointment, and advancement; compensation and salary administration; faculty welfare programs; visa procurement; benefits; payroll; training and development; faculty misconduct; and faculty equity.
Application Review Date
The First Review Date for this job is: September 25, 2024 - Open Until Filled
Responsibilities

1. Senate Faculty Appointment Administration (40%)
   • Collaborates with Department Chair and Academic HR Manager to administer a broad range of academic faculty cases, including advancement, salary/merit increases, retention, and recruitments/appointments.
   • Initiates faculty cases and reviews the information and documents for accuracy and completeness, advising faculty as needed.
   • Manages the timely completion of threshold case requirements.
   • Assists the Department Chair with drafting, editing, and reviewing department recommendation letters and memos.
   • Coordinates communication of faculty cases and related issues with key stakeholders.
   • Administers faculty leaves and payroll actions.
2. Non-Senate Faculty Appointment Administration and Recruitment Management (30%)
   • Oversees the Non-Senate Faculty appointment process.
   • Coordinates with senior administration on personnel actions.
   • Facilitates lecturer onboarding, leave, and payroll actions.
3. Faculty Recruitment Management (15%)
   • Oversees the faculty recruitment process from end-to-end.
   • Coordinates the discussion, faculty meeting and ballot for selected finalists.
   • Advises faculty search committees on search-related guidelines and policies.
4. Strategic Planning and Analysis (10%)
   • Provides strategic advice and counsel to key stakeholders.
   • Runs and analyzes reports of system and college databases.
   • Conducts investigations into complaints involving academic appointees.
5. Identifies and customizes training needs for diverse constituencies (5%)

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
• Requires in-depth knowledge of and ability to apply/interpret campus and college policies and procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of organization and college goals, priorities and values.
• Thorough knowledge of systemwide and organization policies.
• Knowledge of trends in academia.
• Ability to analyze complex human resource and policy issues.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
• Excellent critical and innovative thinking.
• Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent customer service and organizational skills.

Salary & Benefits
For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.
The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $88,000 to $97,000 yearly.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.
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.#J-18808-Ljbffr