Temporary Administrative Assistant

Temporary Administrative Assistant (4723C) - 84325

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. As a world‑leading institution, Berkeley is known for its academic and research excellence, public mission, diverse student body, and commitment to equity and social justice.

Since our founding in 1868, we have driven innovation, creating global intellectual, economic and social value. 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.

At UC Berkeley, we believe that learning is a fundamental part of working, and provide space for supportive colleague communities via numerous employee resource groups. Our goal is for everyone on the Berkeley campus to feel supported and equipped to realize their full potential. We actively support this by providing all of our full‑time staff employees with at least 80 hours (10 days) of paid time per year to engage in professional development activities.

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The Goldman School of Public Policy (GSPP), founded in 1969, is a professional school grounded in scholarly practice and deeply aligned with UC Berkeley's public mission. As a leader in the art and science of modern public policy, GSPP pioneered the data‑driven, evidence‑based approach that remains its hallmark. The school is consistently ranked among the top policy schools in the nation, holding the #1 spot for Policy Analysis, #2 for Social Policy, #3 for Public Affairs, and #4 for Environmental Policy & Management by U.S. News & World Report.

GSPP's interdisciplinary faculty, comprised of 28 ladder‑rank professors and 9 emeriti, are leaders in their fields. The school is home to more than 12 research centers, including the Institute for Security and Governance, the Possibility Lab, the Berkeley Risk and Security Lab, the Democracy Policy Lab, India Energy Climate Center, and more. The school is primarily a graduate institution with four degree programs: the Masters of Public Policy, the Masters of Public Affairs, the Masters of Development Practice, and a PhD in Public Policy.

GSPP also has a robust undergraduate presence. The school's academic community includes over 300 Master’s candidates, 12 PhD students, 30 academic lecturers, and more than 60 graduate student instructors and researchers. Our more than 3,000 alumni have gone on to serve in leadership roles as UN officials, US cabinet secretaries, elected officials, and heads of state agencies.

With an annual budget of approximately $40 million, supported by diverse revenue streams from philanthropy, contracts, grants, and tuition, the school's physical footprint includes five buildings and over 40,000 square feet of space. The GSPP community, including its more than 70 staff members, is defined by its high‑quality work, exceptional talent, and a shared commitment to the public mission. Under the leadership of Dean David

C. Wilson, the school has embarked on a forward‑looking effort to expand its faculty, student body, and public impact, ensuring that GSPP continues to improve both the understanding and practice of public policy for the sake of the common good.

The Institute for Security and Governance is seeking a detail‑oriented and proactive Administrative Assistant to support the Faculty Director, Professor Janet Napolitano, and day‑to‑day Institute operations. The ideal candidate is highly organized, has strong communication skills, and is comfortable juggling a wide range of tasks from facilities and event support to scheduling, calendar management, travel coordination, and preparing daily schedules and briefing materials, including talking points, speeches, press packets, and subject‑matter research.