Office Manager; Haas School of Business

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UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business offers a unique opportunity to champion new ideas, collaborate across boundaries, and continually learn in a workplace committed to creating a welcoming environment for all. Our distinctive culture is captured within our four Defining Leadership Principles:
Question the Status Quo, Confidence Without Attitude, Students Always, and Beyond Yourself. These principles distinguish Berkeley Haas as a unique environment, conducive to teamwork, collaboration, and career growth.

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The Energy Institute at Haas (EI) is a premier center for energy economics and policy. Our mission is to advance an economically and environmentally sustainable energy future through rigorous research, teaching, and policy engagement. EI program staff collaborate closely with faculty to deliver research and outreach.

The First Review Date for this job is:
May 29, 2026

The First Review Date for this job is:
May 27, 2026

This position functions as the Office Manager of a medium‑sized research unit that also organizes frequent events with outside participants. The Office Manager is responsible for the general operations of the Energy Institute at Haas, including activities in IT, purchasing, event planning and execution, website management, social media marketing, and facilities. The Office Manager initiates and develops administrative operations, manages some databases, engages in special projects, and ensures compliance with University policies in all areas.

The Office Manager also is responsible for event planning and execution for all conferences, seminars, executive education courses, business meetings, and two annual week‑long research conferences hosted by the Energy Institute. The Office Manager also supports The Strauch Cleantech to Market (C2M) course and the Berkeley Energy and Resource Collaborative (BERC) with certain events and administrative functions. The Office Manager may also supervise one or more student workers.

• Manages, plans, and administers a wide range of administrative operations at the Energy Institute. Administrative operations include IT, communications, facilities, and safety. Sole administrative support for The Strauch Cleantech to Market (C2M) course and the Berkeley Energy and Resources Collaborative (BERC). C2M responsibilities include event planning and website upkeep. This position also coordinates with BERC leadership and provides support for two annual high‑profile events.
  
  Oversees one or more work‑study students who aid in day‑to‑day office management.
• Serves as an administrative liaison between the Agricultural and Resource Economics Department…