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Position Description

The Research & Outreach Manager will work across the four ITS campuses to track the progress and successful completion of UC ITS research projects; support outreach, communication, and engagement activities that connect UC ITS research with policymakers and transportation professionals in California and beyond; and advance UC ITS’ organizational excellence by identifying opportunities to improve and streamline internal operations and processes. Responsibilities for this position are as follows:

• Provide research program support and coordination across the four ITS campuses, to include maintaining records of all research projects; collecting and process research progress reports; closing out projects; coordinating with administrative staff from across the four campuses, and related tasks.

• Support research dissemination, outreach, and engagement activities, to include contributing to production of monthly e-newsletter and other communication activities; supporting delivery of outreach and engagement activities; identifying and pursing opportunities for increasing the reach and impact of UC ITS research insights and findings; and related tasks.

• Oversee request for proposals (RFP) process, to include drafting RFP materials; developing workflows for collecting, processing and evaluating proposals; managing project initiation; and related tasks.

• Manage workflow for processing research project deliverables, to include assigning and reviewing the work of copy editors, student assistants, and other contributors.

• Advance organizational excellence, to include evaluating the effectiveness of existing systems in meeting organizational goals and objectives, and proposing improvements using best practices and methodologies.

• Track, evaluate, and report overall progress of research program, to include developing and tracking key performance indicators; regularly monitoring and analyzing performance data to identify trends, deviations, and opportunities for further optimization; and related tasks.

•Provide high-level budget tracking and prepare financial reports.

Required Qualifications

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

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally, in writing, and visually.

• Highly organized with demonstrated ability to use collaborative project management tools to compile information, delegate project tasks, communicate responsibilities and expectations, and track progress; and effectively organize in-person and/or virtual meetings and events.

• Analytical skills to review current policies and procedures and recommend change to increase efficiency.

• Strong interpersonal skills to establish and maintain professional, effective working relationships.

• Strong skills in analyzing, researching and synthesizing large amounts of data for preparing sound and relevant proposals / analyses.

• Ability to multi-task with demanding time frames.

• Ability to both take direction and work independently with minimal direction, making independent decisions, establishing priorities, and following through on assignments.

• Knowledge of and ability to use web-based collaboration, project management, and communication systems, such as: Google Drive, Google Apps, Mail Chimp, and Airtable.

• Experience implementing the principles of performance management, multiculturalism and diversity, coaching skills to enhance staff contributions to the UC ITS mission.

• Experience with research program administration, including project, personnel, or budget management.

• Knowledge of and ability to use graphic design and communication software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite).

Preferred Qualifications

• Educational background and/or professional experience in a field related to the work of UC ITS, such as transportation engineering, planning, or public policy.

Salary & Benefits

The hiring range for this position is $70,100 to $97,400 per year. Salary is commensurate with experience. This is a full-time position starting with a 2-year contract with the possibility to extend. For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit: http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

Location

This a 100% remote position, however, office space may be provided at UC Berkeley, UC Davis, UC Irvine, or UCLA

How to Apply

To find the job listing and apply, go to https://jobs.berkeley.edu/job-listings and click on “External Applicants” (or “Internal” if you’re a current UC Berkeley employee) and then search for keyword “70532”, which is the job ID. Use the system to submit your cover letter and resume as a single attachment. The job listing is also hyperlinked here. The position will remain open until filled. The first review date for this job is July 29, 2024.