Job ID
71617
Location
Main Campus-Berkeley
Full/Part Time
Full Time
About Berkeley
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We are looking for equity-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community.
Departmental Overview
The Department of Mechanical Engineering is a large academic department within the College of Engineering with 41 faculty, 21 career staff, and approximately 1000 students. The Department is actively engaged in teaching and research in the disciplines of Bio-Engineering, Controls, Robotics, Design, Manufacturing, Materials, Dynamics, Thermo Sciences, Fluid Mechanics, and Solid Mechanics.
Position Overview
The Manager of the Department of Mechanical Engineering's Technical and Instructional Support Group (TIG) works in parallel with the Department Manager. This position provides managerial leadership and professional expertise in strategic planning, instructional laboratory design, development, and implementation, as well as comprehensive oversight of all functional areas related to technical & instructional laboratory support.
Application Review Date
The First Review Date for this job is: August 21, 2024 - Open Until Filled
Key Responsibilities
- Provides management oversight to the unit and ensures that operations are carried out in alignment with department goals and objectives.
- Manages the coordination of the unit's activities with responsibility for results in terms of costs, methods, employees, and goals.
- Ensures operations of multiple units are running smoothly.
- Participates in long and short-term planning for the department.
- Develops and oversees the implementation of instructional laboratory experiments, programs, policies and projects.
- Represents the Department at meetings and/or conferences in matters related to engineering design, safety, technical and instructional laboratory projects.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in related area and/or 5+ years equivalent experience.
- Broad knowledge of the Engineering function.
- Strong planning and management skills to establish unit goals and objectives.
- Ability to prioritize and oversee research initiatives for units in order to achieve goals and objectives.
Preferred Qualifications
- Some graduate level coursework preferred.
Salary & Benefits
For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.
The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $134,200 to $170,000 yearly.
Driving Required
A valid driver's license and DMV check for driving record is required.
Diversity Statement
Please include, as part of your application a brief (1-2 paragraph) statement on your contributions to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in your professional experience.
Conviction History Background
This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
