Department Manager (0547U), Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering - #71876

Company: University of California-Berkeley
Location: Berkeley
Posted on: September 4, 2024

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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 OverviewThe Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (CBE) is an instructional and research Department in the College of Chemistry. CBE provides the opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students to obtain a thorough fundamental knowledge of all fields in chemical and biomolecular engineering.In broad terms, research conducted in CBE can be divided into the following areas: catalysis and reaction engineering, electrochemical engineering, polymers and complex fluids, microsystems technology and microelectrics, molecular simulations and theory, interfacial engineering, biochemical and bioprocess engineering, biomedical engineering, and synthetic biology. The CBE also collaborates with the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL).The Department has 17 ladder ranked faculty, four regularly appointed non-Senate faculty, two full time Lecturers and four to six temporary lecturers each year. CBE is home to about 425 undergraduates and 135 Masters and Doctoral students. Approximately 100 graduate and undergraduate students are hired annually as GSI's and Readers in support of the teaching program. In addition, CBE is host to approximately 75 visiting postdoctoral fellows, visiting scholars and researchers. Teaching and research facilities are located in several buildings within the College of Chemistry's complex, and several faculty have appointments at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory as well. The Department's budget includes state and federal funds, discretionary funds, gifts and endowments, scholarship and fellowship funds.Position SummaryThe Department Manager (DM) has overall administration responsibility for all operational, financial and staffing matters in a complex organization. This position is responsible for performing the highest level of administration and policy analysis on a broad range of issues. The DM is expected to fully analyze issues and problems, gather data and information, create, find and evaluate alternative solutions, and make full recommendations to the Chair. Manages, plans, administers and evaluates a full range of administrative operations for the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (CBE) in the College of Chemistry. Operations are significantly complex in terms of budgetary funding, number of faculty, staff and students, and/or are broad in scope due to focus of operations (e.g., computer or wet lab space and equipment, fundraising, grant writing, etc.). The incumbent is required to address the growing needs of a resource constrained department, and is required to collaborate with the department chair, faculty, and College administration to develop innovative and strategic solutions. The teaching program continues to grow and the complexity of the department is further augmented by its professional master's degree program in Product Development, the self-supporting professional degree program in Bioprocess Engineering which is growing larger with each year and a new master's program in electrochemistry. The DM is responsible for overseeing these evolving programs.Application Review DateThe First Review Date for this job is: September 17, 2024ResponsibilitiesFinancial Management

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