Academic HR Partner (7715U), Berkeley Law - 74887 About Berkeley

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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 .

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Departmental Overview

UC Berkeley School of Law (Berkeley Law) is one of the nation's great centers for legal education, ever exploring and pushing new intellectual boundaries while tackling urgent, real-world issues. Berkeley Law is also known for its vibrant and engaged community of students and scholars who are committed to providing leadership and making a difference on problems of local, national, and global import.

The Human Resources department supports the goals and challenges of the law school by providing services which promote a work environment that is characterized by fair treatment, open communications, personal accountability, trust and mutual respect. We are committed to providing the highest level of responsive, confidential service possible, while serving as a resource of information and expertise.

The position involves recommending, developing, implementing, administering, coordinating, and/or evaluating Academic Human Resources policies, labor contracts, statutes, programs, and procedures covering one or more of the following: academic recruitment, appointment, and advancement; compensation and salary administration; faculty welfare programs; visa procurement; benefits; payroll; training and development; faculty misconduct; and faculty equity. The position primarily manages faculty titles, such as Professor and Assistant Professor of Law, Clinical Professor and Clinical Assistant Professor of Law (LSOE), and Visiting Professors.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: December 23, 2024. This position will remain open until filled.

Responsibilities

Facilitates and manages the academic appointment and review process, primarily for senate faculty, addressing policy and compensation issues.
Supports and advises the Dean and Merit Review Advisory Committee (MRAC) at Berkeley Law. Reviews, analyzes, and generates information on faculty teaching, research, and service efforts.
Drafts and/or edits academic appointment cases, personnel reviews, appointment letters, exceptional requests, and decanal recommendations. Casework focuses on senate faculty (e.g., professors, senior lecturers with security of employment), endowed chair appointments/reappointments, and associate dean appointments/reappointments.
Reviews and analyzes merit and promotion cases for faculty, ensuring timely submission and shepherding cases through the review process. Serves as primary administrative support for MRAC.
Facilitates and provides administrative support for faculty discussions on personnel actions, including scheduling and ballots for faculty votes on mid-career reviews or promotions.
Partners with Berkeley Regional Services (BRS) to implement personnel actions, ensuring UCPath reflects current appointment terms.
Provides strategic advice and counsel to unit heads and senior leadership by analyzing and interpreting system-wide and campus policies, collective bargaining agreements, and academic personnel procedures.
Prepares information and data for internal and external reports (e.g., American Bar Association (ABA), Association of American Law Schools (AALS)).
Tracks and monitors teaching workloads, service commitments, and faculty leaves or sabbaticals.
Runs and audits academic personnel records via UCPath, CalAnswers, or other campus systems.
Maintains accurate faculty records and personnel files.
Counsels senate faculty on moderate to complex work-related issues, such as teaching workload calculations, sabbatical leaves, medical leaves, and unpaid leaves. Helps resolve leave-related issues.
Analyzes and interprets guidelines and policies to advise academic appointees on work-eligibility matters (e.g., H1-B processing, PR application) and general benefits, including considerations during leaves.
Coordinates and/or manages senate academic searches, including drafting search waiver requests and search plans, placing ads, and search reporting. Partners with the Office of Faculty Equity and Welfare (OFEW) to ensure compliance with campus guidelines. Coordinates academic hiring with central Academic Personnel Office (APO), Berkeley Regional Services (BRS), and other units as needed.
Assists with the review, analysis, and generation of information for non-senate academic personnel reviews, such as Academic Coordinators, Specialists, Adjunct Professors, and Librarians. Drafts and/or edits excellence reviews and merit recommendations for Unit IX titles. Prepares appointment or reappointment letters for Unit IX titles or other non-senate academic titles.
Engages in professional development and training opportunities as needed.
Performs additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Requires in-depth knowledge of and ability to apply/interpret campus and college policies and procedures which govern academic HR.
Excellent critical and innovative thinking to address complex issues and present nuanced analyses.
Thorough knowledge of and/or ability to quickly learn system-wide and campus policies, union contracts, procedures and practices that govern academic HR administration.
Thorough knowledge of and/or ability to quickly learn campus and school goals, priorities and values and the legal and human implications of decisions.
Ability to analyze complex management issues; develop project scope and solutions, give professional advice to senior officials and make critical decisions regarding personnel.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
Political acumen and the ability to deal with sensitive and confidential information using tact and diplomacy.
Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality.
Demonstrated initiative and the ability to navigate change and deal with ambiguity.
Excellent computer skills and the ability to successful learn new computer programs and software systems with ease.
Excellent planning and organization skills.
Self-starter with the ability to successfully work independently as well as collaboratively in teams.
Knowledge of trends in academia in law, especially in the areas of academic planning, human resource management and administration highly desired.
Demonstrated commitment to and understanding of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB), and ability to apply and integrate core concepts of DEIB into everyday practice.
Must be committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience and opportunity, and ensures that students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel safe, welcome and included.
Must demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community.

Education/Training:
Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in an academic/higher learning environment.

Salary & Benefits

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.

Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $90,000.00 - $102,000.00.
This is an exempt, monthly-paid position.
This position is eligible for full UC benefits.
This position is eligible for up to 20% remote work. Exact arrangements are determined in partnership with your supervisor to meet role responsibilities and department needs, and are subject to change.