Head of Organizational Culture and Effectiveness , Lawrence Hall of Science

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 (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 Lawrence Hall of Science, UC Berkeley's public science center, inspires and engages millions each year through science discovery and learning in ways that advance equity and opportunity. As a learning laboratory, we design, test, study and scale innovative and effective STEM learning programs that are used both in and out of school. Our Berkeley‑based science center welcomes over 100,000 visitors per year to programs and events onsite and hundreds of thousands more in schools and community settings across Northern California.

Our programs, products, and research impact youth, communities, educators, leaders and partners locally, nationally and globally.

The Head of Organizational Culture and Effectiveness will be a strategic leader responsible for assessing, shaping, and nurturing an equitable, positive, inclusive, and high‑performing culture at The Lawrence Hall of Science. This senior leadership role is responsible for aligning the organization's mission, commitments, priorities, and mindsets to promote a strong sense of belonging and well‑being within our organization. More specifically, this role will have the key responsibility of leading and coordinating efforts to advance our strategic priority of organizational well‑being.

We welcome candidates who have demonstrated capacity to create inclusive work environments, work effectively on diverse teams, and serve the diverse communities with whom we currently work and want to attract. We are committed to hiring and retaining culturally competent leaders at all levels of the organization who can effectively serve and support the diverse communities we engage.

The First Review Date for this job is: 02/27/2026.

Culture, Articulation & Strategy:

• Clearly communicate and articulate the organization's core commitments, strategic priorities, and cultural aspirations.
• Establish organizational support and accountability practices to ensure implementation of organizational goals.
• Collect and utilize data from surveys, focus groups, and interviews to regularly assess the organizational culture, identify strengths and areas for improvement, and develop a comprehensive cultural strategy aligned with The Lawrence's mission and strategic priorities.

Leadership & Staff Development:

• Partner with leadership to ensure cultural values and equitable practices are modeled from the top down.
• Provide guidance and coaching to leaders and managers on how to build and sustain positive and psychologically safe team cultures that advance organizational goals.
• This includes developing resources and tools to support these efforts.
• Develop professional development training opportunities for staff.

Employee Engagement & Belonging:

• Routinely assess cultural…