Program Director

Position: Program Director (5214C) - #83695
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Departmental Overview

Founded in 1969, the Goldman School of Public Policy (GSPP) embodies the intellectual rigor, entrepreneurial spirit, public mission, and social commitment characteristic of UC Berkeley. As a professional school of public policy grounded in scholarly practice, GSPP mobilizes the rich academic resources of the campus to provide a transformational academic and cultural experience that instills standards of excellence and a deep sense of pride in one's work, community, and academic home.

GSPP consistently ranks among the top policy schools in the country, currently ranked #1 in policy analysis and #2 in social policy according to U.S. News and World Report. GSPP helped define the art and science of modern public policy and pioneered the data-driven, evidence-based approach that remains our hallmark.

GSPP offers three graduate degree programs (with approximately 330 students), a doctoral program, an undergraduate minor, and several concurrent degrees. GSPP's 40+ faculty represent the top researchers in their respective fields—including economics, political science, law, social psychology, and engineering—and their expertise ranges from education policy to racial profiling to clean energy. Fundamental to GSPP's success is our culture, shaped by individuals from across the globe whose diverse perspectives and life experiences enrich our community.

GSPP students, faculty, and staff are distinguished by exceptional talent, broad experience, and a shared commitment to GSPP's public mission. Come join GSPP, and discover How a Better Future is Made.

Position Summary

The Berkeley Risk and Security Lab is seeking a program director and research scholar to manage and oversee the Next Frontier Seminar at BRSL as well as contribute to core Lab research. Next Frontier Seminar would join other existing educational offerings at the Berkeley Risk and Security Lab, a medium-sized academic research organization within the Goldman School for Public Policy. The Program Director/Research Scholar will work alongside other lab staff to grow NFS while supporting other adjacent BRSL programs.

The person in this role will serve as a liaison to the NFS network, as well as the broader BRSL network, including relevant stakeholders in academia, civil society, government, and the private sector.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is:.

Responsibilities

Next Frontier Seminar Program Administration

• Oversees all the programmatic, operation, and administration functions of the Next Frontier Seminar, in consultation with BRSL leadership.

• Works with program coordinators to develop and improve program management process, protocol, and tracking.

• Maintains records of key metrics achieved across all programs (publications, number of attendees, dates of key activities) with an eye toward documentation and grant writing.

• Ensures on-time and high-quality delivery of all NFS deliverables, through every stage of a project.

• Oversees the recruiting, application process, selection, and onboarding of NFS fellows.

• Oversees NFS budget and expenditures, ensuring appropriate fiscal stewardship. Monitors budget trends, reducing areas of over-expenditure as they arise.

• Plans, oversees and reconciles budget targets.

• Communicates NFS financial standing and planning to lab leadership.

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