Fwd: [SW Senate] [SW DTS] Job Posting - Administrative Coordinator (#85595)

[Jill D Berrick]

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From: 'Emiko Moran' via swhavilandnonstu <swhavila...@lists.berkeley.edu>
Date: Wed, Apr 15, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Subject: [SW Senate] [SW DTS] Job Posting - Administrative Coordinator (#85595)
To: <swhavila...@lists.berkeley.edu>

Dear Colleagues,

The School is hiring an Administrative Coordinator to support the Dean's Office. The job description below is now listed on careers.berkeley.edu (Job ID#85595). The first review date is April 28.

 

Please forward this announcement as appropriate. I'm happy to answer any questions about this position.

Thanks,

Emiko

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Responsibilities

Program Expense Coordination and Financial Support

• Provide purchasing and reimbursement support for faculty and staff using various methods and systems, including bluCard, BearBuy, Reimbursement System, ConnexxUC, and the Direct Bill ID system. Types of purchases may include software, computer supplies, equipment, equipment maintenance agreements, office supplies, professional service agreements, memberships, honoraria, hotel conference contracts, research participant payments, faculty moving expenses, and others. Provide policy, process, and system guidance on purchasing and reimbursement for faculty, staff, students, and guests to ensure the proper submission of expense requests. Obtain relevant authorization when applicable.
• Reconcile and review expenses, coordinate accounts receivable invoicing, customer setup, and submit financial journals using systems such as Berkeley Financial System (BFS) and CalAnswers Financials. Support financial aid award entry using the Student Information System (SIS). Submit funding entries and salary cost transfers in UCPath.
• Acquire working knowledge of all departmental funds and chartstrings and familiarity with faculty funds managed by ProS Regional Research Administration.

Administrative Support and Front Desk

• Provide general University and School policy and procedure guidance to students, staff, faculty, and the public. Provide general administrative support to the Dean’s Office, Instructional staff, and guests and visitors. Maintain and update relevant departmental lists, manuals, website pages related to administrative business processes, and other support resources.
• Serve as the primary receptionist, greeting visitors, answering phones, routing messages, and screening and directing inquiries as needed. Monitor and respond to incoming inquiries to the shared front desk team email. Handle incoming and outgoing mail and shipments. Oversee conference room scheduling process and guidelines, and room reservation requests from external groups.
• Oversee staffing of student workers for administrative support. Responsible for hiring, training, scheduling, managing, and reviewing the work of student workers.
• Monitor supply inventory in the Dean's Office and replenish when stock depletes.

Facilities, IT & AV Support

• Report and/or submit tickets for emergent facilities issues. Coordinate with Facilities Services to ensure timely, satisfactory completion of work.
• Check in and out rental AV equipment, and provide basic AV support in classrooms/conference rooms.
• Coordinate computer equipment purchases, manage inventory, and set up workstations. May coordinate computer deployment and refreshes with employees and IT Client Services.

Professional Development

• In consultation with the supervisor, develop an annual professional development plan. Attend campus workshops and training programs related to essential functions.

Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to use sound judgment in responding to issues and concerns, including knowing when to escalate issues.
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with all levels of staff, faculty, students, donors, guests, and the general public verbally and in writing.
• Ability to set priorities, meet constant deadlines, follow through on tasks and commitments, interact effectively with diverse groups, and work independently and as a member of a team.
• Possess problem identification, problem-solving, and reasoning skills.
• Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality, especially regarding student and financial information.
• Solid working knowledge of common office tools such as the Google Office Suite and Microsoft Office tools. Familiarity with or can quickly learn common campus applications such as BearBUY, BFS, UCPath, CDS, SIS, CalAnswers, etc.
• Bachelor's degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience/training.

• Availability to work occasional nights and weekends for special events.

Salary & Benefits

This is a full-time, career position.

This position is eligible for full UC 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 hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $32.44 (step 1.0) - $42.47 (step 13.0).

Other Information

This is not a visa opportunity. This position does not include sponsorship of a new consular H-1B visa petition that would require payment of the $100,000 supplemental fee.

This position is governed by the terms and conditions in the agreement for the Clerical & Allied Services Unit (CX) between the University of California and Teamsters Local 2010. The current bargaining agreement manual can be found at: http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/cx/index.html 

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.

Misconduct Disclosure

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

“Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC’s policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy 
UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

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Emiko Moran

Department Manager

School of Social Welfare | University of California, Berkeley

(510) 529-1580 | 711 CA Relay Service

Work schedule: Tuesdays - Fridays

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Jill Duerr Berrick, Ph.D.

Distinguished Professor of Social Welfare

Zellerbach Family Professor

School of Social Welfare | University of California, Berkeley

socialwelfare.berkeley.edu

510-643-7016 |  California Relay Service 711

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