Associate Director, Technical Assistance - Berkeley, United States - University of California Berkeley

University of California Berkeley

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Berkeley, United States

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Associate Director, Technical Assistance (7399U), Institute of Research on Labor and Employment About Berkeley

At the University of California, Berkeley, we are 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.

Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty and staff.

The University of California, Berkeley, is one of the world's leading institutions of higher education, distinguished by its combination of internationally recognized academic and research excellence; the transformative opportunity it provides to a large and diverse student body; its public mission and commitment to equity and social justice; and its roots in the California experience, animated by such values as innovation, questioning the status quo, and respect for the environment and nature.

Since its founding in 1868, Berkeley has fueled a perpetual renaissance, generating unparalleled intellectual, economic and social value in California, the United States and the world.

At UC Berkeley, we believe that learning is a fundamental part of working, and 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 staff employees with at least 80 hours (10 days) of paid time per year to engage in professional development activities.

To find out more about how you can grow your career at UC Berkeley, visit

Departmental Overview

The Center for the Study of Child Care Employment (CSCCE), at the Institute for Research on Labor and Employment conducts cutting-edge research, analysis and policy solutions focused on the preparation, working conditions, and compensation of the early care and education workforce.

Our vision is an effective public early care and education system that secures racial, gender, and economic justice for those whose labor is the linchpin of stable, quality services.

Policymakers, educators, advocates, and other stakeholders use CSCCE's research and recommendations to inform policy decisions and reforms.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: June 19, 2024

Responsibilities:

Develop, refine, and execute CSCCE's technical assistance strategy, including fund development such as proposal or grant report writing, in consultation with program directors.

Oversee and lead technical assistance to state and local leaders on workforce-related research and policy, including leading learning communities or communities of practice, in consultation with program directors.

Lead the development of external presentations, briefs, and other written materials based on policy analysis and knowledge of policy landscapes.

Build and maintain trusting relationships with ECE leaders - elected officials, advocacy coalitions leaders, and other contacts - relating to the workforce in states across the 50 states plus DC, and represent CSCCE at events and other stakeholder engagement opportunities.

May supervise Research & Policy positions at the Assistant, Associate, or Senior levels as well as student employees, as project needs require.

Required Qualifications
- quality work under time constraints. Ability to adapt to changing timelines and circumstances when needed.

Education/Training:

Bachelor's degree in early childhood, public policy, education or economics related discipline and/or equivalent experience/training.
Preferred Qualifications

Education/Training:

An advanced degree such as an M.A. or M.P.P. in a public policy, education, or economics discipline and/or equivalent experience/training.
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 $95, $115,000.00.
This is a 100%, full-time (40 hours per week), career position that is eligible for full UC benefits. This position is exempt and paid monthly. This is a remote-friendly position, eligible for up to 100% remote capability.