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Strategic Initiatives Manager (0656U), SAIT Information Tech - 52891 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

Student Affairs IT (SAIT) provides technology leadership and support to the Division of Student Affairs; technical support, education, and hands-on learning and leadership opportunities for students; and student advocacy and engagement in campus technology development.

Our deep knowledge and understanding of our students' and staff needs, coupled with our technical expertise, makes SAIT a trusted partner, committed to an excellent student experience. Our dedication, responsiveness, and commitment equip us to meet our customers' evolving demands as we work collaboratively to serve students.

The SAIT organization consists of 30 full-time career staff and over 70 part-time student staff, distributed across Development & Operations, Strategic Initiatives, and Student Technologies.

The Strategic Initiatives Manager leads a team of analysts who function as internal consultants, providing professional direction and leadership in the analysis of complex, large-scale business processes. This position collaborates with campus policy makers, department directors, subject matter experts, and cross-functional project teams to identify areas in Student Affairs business units that may be improved with strategic use of technology. Further, the Strategic Initiatives Manager leads the assessment of strategic issues related to organizational effectiveness, including information security management, strategic planning, technology portfolio management and resource needs planning, and workforce development and workforce culture efforts.

The Strategic Initiatives Manager is a member of the SAIT senior leadership team.

This position is an exciting opportunity to be part of an inclusive workplace where staff contribute their diverse experiences, skills, and perspectives toward achieving the mission of the world's best public university. Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging are more than just suggestions for us. They are principles guiding how we come together, develop leaders at all levels of the organization, and create an environment that unites us. We affirm the dignity of all individuals, call upon our leaders to address critical issues with integrity and intention, respect our differences as well as our commonalities, and strive to uphold a just community free from discrimination and hate.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: 05/17/2023.

Responsibilities

Staff Management and Supervision

• Manages and directs through subordinate staff activities related to applying advanced business systems concepts to define highly complex student systems scope and objectives based on user needs and applicable business systems and industry requirements.
• Develops and monitors operational and budget processes, staff FTE, finance, human resources, and space planning.
• Conducts ongoing performance management and coaches employees in establishing goals and professional development plans, and reviews work of staff to ensure meeting of department objectives.

Research, Assessment, and Strategic Initiatives Leadership

• Regularly leads analyses with unit directors, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and other campus stakeholders to collect, analyze, and map information about key student service business processes and technology needs.
• Leads cross-functional teams to solve complex business or systems issues.
• Manages and delegates business analysis assignments.
• Facilitates decision-making considering the business implications of the application of technology to the current and future business environment.
• Makes presentations and recommendations to organizational and divisional leadership.
• Develops change management strategies based on a situational awareness of the details of the change and the groups being impacted by the change.

Unit Information Security Leadership

• Acts as the primary contact for security for the Student Affairs Division, and as liaison between the Division and UC Berkeley Information Security Office.
• Ensures tactical execution of information security activities in the Division, including that risk assessments, risk treatment plans, and access rights are regularly reviewed and updated.

Professional development, skill enhancement, and training

• Adheres to University and departmental policies, procedures, and professional practices as well as city, state, and federal laws.
• Also responsible for adherence to UC Berkeley's Minimum Security Standards and for understanding and adhering to the appropriate security controls for institutional information and IT resources.

Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of business analysis function.
• Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal and communication skills to work with both technical and non-technical personnel, as well as executive leadership, at various levels in the organization.
• Proven critical thinking, problem-solving, leadership & management, coaching & staff development, and human resources policies & procedures relating to management responsibilities.
• Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent experience & training in related area.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of other related areas of IT and/or Technical Project Management.
• 2-5 years of experience managing staff in an information technology organization.
• ITIL V3 Foundations training & certification.

Salary & Benefits

This is an 18-month, full-time (40 hours/week), contract appointment, eligible for full UC benefits with the possibility of extension. This is a monthly paid, exempt position.

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's https://www.google.com/url?q=http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html&source=gmail&ust=1674324686328000&usg=AOvVaw2GpIWYW1GodaOMhx7gsK4r' href='https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=4156012&targetURL=http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html' style='font-variant-ligatures:normal; text-align:start; white-space:pre-wrap; color:blue; text-decoration:underline' target='_blank'>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 $155,000.00 - $164,000.00.

How to Apply

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

Diversity Statement

Please include, as part of your application a brief (1-2 paragraph) statement on your contributions to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in your professional experience.

Advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our UC Berkeley Principles of Community, which states that 'every member of the UC Berkeley community has a role in sustaining a safe, caring, and humane environment in which these values can thrive.'

Other Information

• This is not a visa opportunity.
• This position is eligible for up to 100% remote work.

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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