Senior Director of Administration

Senior Director of Administration (4702C) 83307

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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. 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 we provide space for supportive colleague communities via numerous employee resource groups (staff organizations). 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 Department of Intercollegiate Athletics consists of more than 280 staff members and coaches, and sponsors 30 varsity sport programs that support more than 850 student‑athletes annually within the NCAA.

• Leads medium‑complex strategic initiatives on behalf of the Co‑Athletic Directors, including revenue and expense benchmarking, football TV viewership tracking and analysis, and department‑wide data assessments.
• Develops and synthesizes data into accessible reports, dashboards, and graphics for executive‑level review. Manages cross‑campus collaborations, including feasibility analyses for academic program development benefiting student‑athlete retention.
• Streamlines operational processes such as charter‑flight approval workflows in partnership with Compliance, campus buyers, Legal Affairs, and the Chancellor's Office.
• Drafts weekly executive updates from the Co‑Athletic Directors to the Chancellor, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and alignment with campus priorities.
• Supports senior staff with strategic planning, communication, and execution of critical department‑wide initiatives.
• Serve as Athletics liaison to the Chancellor's Office and Student Union regarding the transition, coordination and management of seven spirit groups from Athletics oversight to Student Union management.
• Coordinates closely with Marketing and Game Presentation to plan and implement on‑field performances and fan‑experience activations.
• Works with senior staff and sport administrators on meeting preparation, scheduling, agenda development, materials creation, and post‑meeting summaries. Assists with senior staff hiring processes, including candidate itineraries, travel coordination, panel organization, and campus visit logistics.
• Collaborates with various units, including Compliance, Business Office,, Sports Medicine, Sports Information, and Marketing, to support ongoing administrative and operational functions.
• Supports major Athletics events such as Student‑Athlete Graduation, NCAA Championships, Welcome Back events, and parent/family engagement programming.
• Leads Department‑wide events like National Championship week, All‑Staff meetings, and other celebratory events (like new hire press conferences).
• Support new hires in their department orientation to ensure they have a solid first impression of the new employer. Leads several of the new hire initiatives, like introductory meetings, campus tours, and integration with staff.
• Conducts the annual Athletics Gender Equity Review and presents findings to the Co‑Athletic Directors, Deputy Campus Counsel, and OPHD.
• Supports systemwide, campus,…