Job Description
Research Manager (7398U) 77569 About Berkeley
At the University of California, Berkeley, we are dedicated to fostering a community where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty and staff.
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We are looking for applicants who reflect California's diversity and want to be part of an inclusive, equity-focused community that views education as a matter of social justice. Please consider whether your values align with our Guiding Values and Principles , Principles of Community , and Strategic Plan .
Departmental Overview
About the California Policy Lab The California Policy Lab (CPL) generates research insights for government impact. Through hands-on partnerships with government agencies, CPL performs rigorous research across issue silos and builds the data infrastructure necessary to improve programs and policies that millions of Californians rely on every day. We work on California's most urgent issues, including homelessness, poverty, criminal justice reform, and education inequality. At its Berkeley site, CPL resides as a center within the Institute for Research on Labor and Employment (IRLE).
Application Review Date
The First Review Date for this job is: April 24, 2025
Responsibilities
OVERVIEW :
The CPL Research Manager serves as a project manager and relationship manager on CPL research projects. Research Managers work closely with government partners and academic research leads to keep projects moving forward. They are responsible for managing critical aspects of our engagements, including developing and managing relationships with government partners; coordinating project teams; helping to prepare reports and presentations; helping to prepare grant applications and reports; and drafting other policy-relevant deliverables. Research Managers manage team meetings, coordinate project permissions, track project deadlines and deliverables, and may coordinate implementation of research designs under PI supervision. Research Managers may also conduct data analyses.
Key responsibilities of the position include:
Manages relationship with government partner (CRPC). Relationship management consists of regular engagement and client management, troubleshooting issues, coordinating data access for researchers, and being the main point of contact for those partners at CPL.
Coordinates CRPC project team, sets deadlines and deliverables, drafts meeting agendas and notes, manages IRB applications, and facilitates successful project completion.
Works with CRPC Principal Investigators and researchers to support implementation of research studies.
Co-authors reports, analyses, and other publications for partners, the public, and other audiences. Presents findings to partners and may represent CPL at conferences and external meetings.
Drafts sections of deliverables and grant proposals in concert with leadership and principal investigators and supports grant reporting tasks.
Conducts data analysis and creates data visualizations under the guidance of principal investigators and government partner.
Required Qualifications
Ability to coordinate project team activities, set deadlines and deliverables, and ensure successful completion.
Ability to manage relationships with government partners, including regular engagement and client management, troubleshooting issues, and being the main point of contact for those partners at CPL.
Ability to work with CPL faculty affiliates to support implementation of evaluations of public programs, including randomized control trials (RCTs) and quasi-experiments.
Ability to coordinate the request, transfer, & analysis of data, with supervision.
Ability to co-author reports, analyses, and other publications for partners, the public, and other audiences.
Ability to prepare grant proposals in concert with leadership and principal investigators.
Ability to take initiative and manage projects with minimal supervision, including strong time management skills and ability to meet tight deadlines.
Demonstrated commitment to fostering equitable practices, reducing structural barriers, and promoting inclusive environments within programs, policies, or services.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including exceptional writing skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes.
Ability to work both independently and as a team member.
Ability to work discreetly with sensitive and confidential data.
Ability to develop subject-matter expertise at CPL on policy areas related to their portfolio of research projects.
Bachelor's degree in related area in computer science, economics, sociology, public policy, or other relevant social/mathematical science field or equivalent experience / training.
Preferred Qualifications
Subject area knowledge of the criminal justice system and/or criminal justice administrative data.
Experience building dashboards and data visualizations using Tableau or PowerBI (or similar software).
Experience managing IRBs and grants.
Experience with Salesforce or similar content management system.
Master's in public policy, criminology, economics, statistics, or related field, or 2 years of relevant post-baccalaureate work experience.
Salary & Benefits
For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.
The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $72,600 - $100,800.
This is a 100% full-time (40 hours per week), two year contract position that is eligible for full UC benefits.
This position is exempt and paid monthly.
This position is eligible for up to 40% remote work. Exact arrangements are determined in partnership with your supervisor to meet role responsibilities and department needs, and are subject to change.
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration
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