Coordinator, Interdisciplinary Center for Healthy Workplaces (5256C), School of Public Health - #89081

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Departmental Overview

At UC Berkeley's School of Public Health (UCBPH), health equity and social justice are part of our DNA. For more than 75 years, we've been pushing boundaries and challenging the status quo. Established in 1943, we are a top-10 national school of public health located on the UC Berkeley campus, comprising six academic divisions, more than 20 graduate programs, and nearly 30 research centers and programs. Our mission is to improve population health, especially for the most vulnerable, and our most cherished values are health as a right; strength through diversity, thinking forward; and impact first. Learn more at: publichealth.berkeley.edu.

The Interdisciplinary Center for Healthy Workplaces (ICHW) applies multi-disciplinary science to promote worker health, safety, well-being, and productivity. The center acts as a hub for research, tools, and partnerships focusing on modern work environments.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director, the Center Coordinator works closely with faculty, staff, affiliates, partners, and donors to advance the work program and research agendas across the various initiatives. This position supports project management, fundraising, event planning, and communications.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: October 8, 2026. For full consideration, please apply on or before the first review date.

Responsibilities

Project Management - 25%

• Manage and coordinate projects, ensuring timely completion and adherence to project plans and budgets. This includes managing students, tracking project milestones, managing resources, and resolving issues.

Communications and Outreach - 25%

• Develop and disseminate findings through various channels, including research briefs, blog posts, and presentations. This involves crafting clear and engaging content to communicate complex research ideas to a diverse audience.

Administrative Support - 25%

• Handle administrative tasks such as grant submissions, contracting mechanisms (staff, students, POs, etc.), and reimbursements. This also involves the development of ICHW's administrative systems and templates for enhancing operational efficiency and managing students.

Research Support - 10%

• Provide initial analysis for research projects, prepare research materials, and assist with data presentation and analysis. This includes supporting faculty and researchers in designing research studies, collecting and cleaning data, and interpreting findings.

Event Planning - 10%

• Support the organization of events, workshops, and seminars, and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders. This includes managing logistics, speaker recruitment, and participant engagement, including travel budgets and reimbursements using the appropriate UC systems.

Other duties as assigned - 5%

• Other duties as assigned, including participating in workshops, trainings, and other professional development activities; may participate in committees, projects, and other service activities.

Required Qualifications

• Prior project management and/or program management experience.
• Experience working independently and taking initiative, and in team environments.
• Proficient in communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Proficient in ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality.
• Demonstrates ability to use sound judgment in responding to issues and concerns.
• Demonstrates ability to analyze, research and synthesize data with strong attention to detail.
• Proficient in ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes.

Education / Training

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

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 hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $33.00/hr - $43.00/hr.

• This is a non-exempt, bi-weekly paid position.
• This is a full-time (40 hours/week) Career position eligible for UC benefits.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.

Other Information

• This position is eligible for up to 2 days/week of remote work within the United States. Exact arrangements are determined in partnership with your supervisor to meet role responsibilities and department needs and are subject to change.
• 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 covered by the collective bargaining agreement between UAW (United Auto Workers) and the University of California Regents for Research and Public Service Professionals (RP). More information is available at: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/resources/employment-policies-contracts/bargaining-units/rp-research-and-public-service-professionals/contract/

Misconduct

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.