Office Manager; Haas School of Business

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 makes it a special place for students, faculty and staff. We are a world‑leading institution known for academic and research excellence, public mission, diverse student body and commitment to equity and social justice. We value staff 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.

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. Its distinctive culture is captured by four Defining Leadership Principles:
Question the Status Quo, Confidence Without Attitude, Students Always, and Beyond Yourself.

Energy Institute at Haas (EI) is a premier center for energy economics and policy, advancing sustainable energy through research, teaching, and policy engagement. EI program staff collaborate closely with faculty to deliver research and outreach.

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First Review Date:
May 29, 2026

• Manages, plans, and administers a wide range of administrative operations at EI, including IT, communications, facilities, and safety.
• Serves as administrative liaison between the Agricultural and Resource Economics Department (ARE) and EI, coordinating with the College of Natural Resources and ARE on events and scheduling.
• Provides all administrative and logistics support for event planning, including conferences, research workshops, seminars, and meetings. Researches and analyzes logistical and financial options for all events.
• Communicates with conference sponsors and assists with fundraising‑related duties.
• Coordinates with Haas event staff on room reservations, catering, and event audio and video permits.
• Coordinates and arranges accommodations, parking, and reimbursement for all invited conference attendees, speakers, and visitors.
• Develops and manages online registration system for EI and C2M events, including troubleshooting with the registration vendor.
• Manages EI and C2M websites, EI blog, and EI social media accounts (Linked In, Bluesky, Instagram) and all other EI electronic communications. Updates EI and C2M websites and administers, troubleshoots, and updates the EI blog site, the Energy & Environmental Economics seminar website, and the BERC website through Word Press.
• Purchasing and Reimbursements:
  Prepares requisitions, tracks purchase orders, submits vendor requests, and follows through on all paperwork until the payment process is complete. Ensures proper chart strings are charged and maintains documentation for all accounting needs, including reconciling Blu Card purchases for procurement purposes.
• Travel and entertainment reimbursements:
  Prepares and processes all entertainment and travel costs.
• Professional Learning and Growth:
  Actively contributes to a team environment that fosters belonging for all, within the unit and mplifies Haas’ four Defining Leadership Principles.
• Completes required training on time and engages in opportunities for learning pertinent to the position or at the supervisor’s suggestion.

• Experience working in an administrative setting.
• Solid spoken and written communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with all levels of staff, faculty, students, program participants, and outside constituents.
• Solid organizational skills and ability to multi‑task with demanding time frames.
• Strong skills in website management, social media, and Word Press platforms.
• Experience with budgets and including tracking and forecasting expenses.
• Working knowledge of common organization‑specific and other computer application programs.
• Ability to use sound judgment in responding to issues and concerns.
• Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Bachelor’s degree in related area…