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Education and Outreach Manager (4168U), Department of Chemistry - 65697

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. 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.

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Departmental Overview

UC Berkeley was rated the number one public university in the US for 2022, with the Department of Chemistry rated the best program for chemistry in the world in 2019. Since 1946, UC Berkeley has won 8 Nobel Prizes for Chemistry, our most recent was awarded in 2020.

The NSF Center for Genetically Encoded Materials (C-GEM) is based in the Department of Chemistry at UC Berkeley and led by Professor Alanna Schepartz. C-GEM is establishing a fundamentally new way to program chemical matter and transform the way scientists design and produce materials and medicines. Using computation and experiment, C-GEM is repurposing nature's protein synthesizing machine-the ribosome and its associated translation factors-to biosynthesize genetically encoded, sequence-defined chemical polymers with unprecedented structures, functions, and activities. Ancillary activities foster innovation, engage and inspire citizen scientists, and promote inclusion to develop a unique and highly trained cohort at the chemistry-biology-materials frontier.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: Thursday, March 21, 2024

Responsibilities

Supporting C-GEM outreach efforts, with a specific focus on engaging with communities currently and/or historically excluded in STEM.

• Connecting C-GEM faculty, students, and staff to students, teachers, and to the general public.
• Planning, facilitating and managing logistics for in-person and remote C-GEM outreach opportunities, like science festivals, school visits, etc.
• Training C-GEM team members on existing outreach resources, develop novel outreach resources in collaboration with Center members and under the guidance of the Executive Director.
• Assisting in the creation of digital and nondigital resources explaining C-GEM research to the public.
• Liaising with partner organizations at Berkeley and other C-GEM locations.

Supporting educational and professional development programming at C-GEM.

• Coordinating with invited speakers for "career chats", "digging deep" and other seminar series to schedule talks, collect pertinent details, and draft materials for advertising.
• Suggesting and developing new events that align with the needs of C-GEM students and postdocs.
• Providing administrative support for C-GEM's summer undergraduate research program and post baccalaureate research and education program. Includes implementation of program advertising strategy, organizing applications, coordination of room and board at Berkeley and other campuses, processing of student stipends, and processing reimbursements.
• Coordinating C-GEM programming and training in diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Evaluating education and outreach activities and Center inclusion metrics.

• Distributing evaluation instruments under the guidance of the Executive Director to measure the impact of C-GEM activities. This may include pre/post event surveys, attendance, or collection of other metrics.
• Analyzing evaluation data and provide summaries to C-GEM leadership.
• Suggesting improvements to existing C-GEM programing, develop new programming in alignment with C-GEM's vision and goals.
• Contributing to C-GEM strategic planning process.
• Maintaining working knowledge of broader impacts literature to imbue C-GEM outreach and education efforts with best practices.
• Compiling statistical reports about Center demographics and engagement or working with an external evaluator to acquire these data.

Completing administrative tasks to support Center operations.

• Maintaining C-GEM website and internal information assets under direction from the Executive Director
• Scheduling meetings for the C-GEM team, sending reminders, and ensuring meeting assets are properly filed.
• Coordinating travel arrangements for C-GEM members attending workshops, conferences, meetings, research exchanges, and for participants in C-GEM programs.
• Promoting and coordinating events, seminars, and workshops related to C-GEM activities.
• Curating information: input relevant opportunities into the C-GEM newsletter, keeps C-GEM journal club citation database updated.
• Performing any other related tasks, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of best practices in the STEM education, outreach, and informal learning literature.
• Thorough knowledge of and skill in delivering programs and facilitating discussion.
• Experienced in quantitative and qualitative program evaluation.
• Thorough skills to conduct needs assessment and development of new programming to meet organizational needs.
• Advanced analytical/problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes.
• Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills and presentation skills.
• Ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of organization policies and procedures.
• Skills in using software systems in the completion of work assignments i.e., Google Docs, Canva, etc.

Education/Training:

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters or PhD in the natural sciences (chemistry or biochemistry or related field) and/or equivalent experience/training.
• 3-5 years of experience in outreach and/or curriculum development and/or diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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 salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $60,000.00 - $80,000.00.

• This is a 100%, full-time (40 hours per week), career position that is eligible for full UC benefits.
• This position is exempt and paid monthly.

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.

Mandated Reporter

This position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter required to report the observed or suspected abuse or neglect of children, dependent adults, or elders to designated law enforcement or social service agencies. We reserve the right to make employment contingent upon completion of signed statements acknowledging the responsibilities of a Mandated Reporter.

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.

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