Associate Director (4330C), Haas School of Business - #82836

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Departmental Overview

As the second oldest business school in the United States, UC Berkeley Haas has been redefining business education since 1898. Situated in the heart of Bay Area innovation and rooted in UC Berkeley's public mission, we're a place where ambition meets purpose and innovation meets impact. We develop leaders who challenge assumptions, ask the right questions, and make business better. What sets us apart is our focus on the human edge: judgment, rigor, ingenuity, conviction, and confidence. Our "One Haas" culture is collaborative and unified, bound by four Defining Leadership Principles: Question the Status Quo, Confidence Without Attitude, Students Always, Beyond Yourself. Join us in moving business and society forward.

For more information about the Haas School of Business visit: https://haas.berkeley.edu/about/

The Energy Institute at Haas (EI) is a premier center for energy economics and policy. Our mission is to advance an economically and environmentally sustainable energy future through rigorous research, teaching, and policy engagement. EI program staff collaborate closely with faculty to deliver research and outreach.

The Haas School of Business embraces flexible working arrangements for its employees. Exact arrangements are determined in partnership with your supervisor to meet role responsibilities and department needs, and are subject to change.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: 12/29/2025. For full consideration please submit by 1/5/2026

Responsibilities

The Associate Director reports to the Executive Director of the Energy Institute at Haas (EI). The Associate Director independently manages the financial and research administration operations of the Energy Institute and the Strauch Cleantech to Market program. In collaboration with the Faculty Directors and Executive Director, the Associate Director engages in and supports outreach efforts to policymakers, governmental agencies and funding entities. The Associate Director provides project management to multiple research projects and manages the acquisition and oversight of all confidential research data.

Administers the Energy Institute at Haas with primary responsibility for administrative research and programmatic activities, including all finance, human resources, contracts and grants responsibilities for the unit and for the Strauch Cleantech to Market (C2M) program.

• Hires all staff, graduate student researchers and affiliated researchers for research projects.
• Manages grant and non-grant funds to ensure they are compliant with all applicable rules.
• Creates grant fund projections and advises faculty on acceptable uses.

Collaborates with EI leadership to pursue funding opportunities and revenue streams.

• Works with Faculty Affiliates to develop research proposals.
• Creates funding mechanisms for training courses and POWER conferences.
• Determines appropriate funding mechanisms for non-grant funds. Works with central campus to process funds.

Manages the Energy Institute's budgeting and accounting processes to support a self-sustaining financial infrastructure of the research program.

• Manages C2M and BERC finances also.
• Determines funding sources to pay EI and C2M staff.
• Provides budget forecasts to Haas and EI leadership.
• Implements major EI programs such as the EEE Mentorship Program and Grad Camp; assists faculty with implementation of other programs, such as Energy Camp.
• Assesses programs' effectiveness, and recommends changes to program content, policies and procedures accordingly.
• Communicates with funders on administrative matters.
• Authors reports to funders.

Responsible for the acquisition and management of confidential data for research projects.

• Initiate data requests with utilities and other organizations
• Work with Industrial Alliance Office, CPHS, and SRDC management to secure data and manage data storage and access.

Professional Learning and Growth

• Actively contributes to a team environment that fosters and promotes a culture of belonging for all, within the unit and at Haas. Exemplifies Haas' four Defining Leadership Principles: (1) Question the status quo; (2) Confidence without attitude; (3) Students always; and (4) Beyond yourself.
• Completes required training on time and engages in opportunities for learning pertinent to the position or at the suggestion of the supervisor.

Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of administrative, budgetary, human resources and financial principles and practices.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong ability to think creatively and independently on concepts requiring advanced analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with different internal and external constituencies to achieve results.
• Ability to manage collaborations between academia, industrial and/or governmental agencies.
• Demonstrated capability to manage research projects, including writing reports and presentations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrating a desire to establish and maintain positive & professional working relationships with colleagues, students and team members.
• Exemplifies Haas' four Defining Leadership Principles: (1) Question the status quo; (2) Confidence without attitude; (3) Students always; and (4) Beyond yourself.

Preferred Qualifications

• Academic background and experience in energy, environment, economics, regulation or related discipline .

Salary & 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 annual salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $100,000.00 - $160,000.00.

• This is a full-time (40 hours/week), career position that is eligible for UC Benefits.
• This is an exempt monthly-paid position.

How to Apply

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

Other Information

This position will be governed by the terms and conditions in the agreement for the Research and Public Service Professionals, represented by the UAW.

• This role requires working on campus initially. Future flexible work options may be explored once onboarding and a training period are complete.
• 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.

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

SB 791 and AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: 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.