Job Announcement / UC Berkeley: The Assistant Director represents UC Berkeley before local government and community constituencies including city agencies and departments, city councils, mayoral offices, neighborhood and business associations, community organizations and the general public. With a particular focus in Berkeley, the Assistant Director of Local Government & Community Relations is responsible for managing the Chancellor's Partnership Fund, the South Side Neighborhood Advisory Council (SNAC), and a select number of programmatic efforts that seek to improve Town & Gown relations. The Assistant Director will serve as the University liaison to ensure successful resolution of good neighbor concerns involving on campus and off-campus student housing. The Assistant Director, will provide support in the successful launch and implementation of the University's Richmond Bay Campus (RBC) initiative, including facilitation of ad hoc work committees of the RBC Working Group. To view application page: http://bit.ly/1pdPtvc

1. Assistant Director, Local Government & Community Relations
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
About Berkeley
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intellectual, economic and social value in California, the United States and the world. Berkeley’s
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Departmental Overview
The Office of Government and Community Relations (GCR) at UC Berkeley advances the
University's mission of research, education and public service through comprehensive outreach and
advocacy efforts designed to build long-term relationships and support for the University. The
Office of GCR provides the link between the University and external constituencies including local,
state, and federal governments, industry, alumni and the local community.
Under the supervision of the Director of Local Government and Community Relations, the
Assistant Director represents UC Berkeley before local government and community constituencies
including city agencies and departments, city councils, mayoral offices, neighborhood and business
associations, community organizations and the general public.
With a particular focus in Berkeley, the Assistant Director of Local Government & Community
Relations is responsible for managing the Chancellor's Partnership Fund, the South Side
Neighborhood Advisory Council (SNAC), and a select number of programmatic efforts that seek to
improve Town & Gown relations. The Assistant Director will serve as the University liaison to
ensure successful resolution of good neighbor concerns involving on campus and off-campus
student housing.

2. The Assistant Director, will provide support in the successful launch and implementation of the
University's Richmond Bay Campus (RBC) initiative, including facilitation of ad hoc work
committees of the RBC Working Group.
The Assistant Director manages the Office of GCR on-line local engagement resources and tools
and is responsible for development of innovative web-based strategies that further the objectives of
the RBC Initiative.
Involves activities associated with reaching, serving, and engaging external constituencies through
programs, events, products, and services not primarily related to fundraising. Constituencies include
alumni, local community, government, parents, as well as the general public. Translates constituent
needs and priorities into customized programs to create, enhance, and sustain relationships between
the campus and its external constituencies.
Responsibilities
• Develops and implements programs, events and/or communication strategies
designed to inform external constituencies of institutional programs, activities,
policies, and practices; constituencies may include the general public, prospective
students, parents, donors, campus visitors, government and/or community
representatives.
• Works with Director of Local Government and Community Relations to develop and
implement comprehensive government and community relations strategies with the
goal of building long-term relationships, lasting partnerships, understanding and
support for the University and its projects, programs, events and services, with a
focus on good neighbor relations in Berkeley and the new Richmond Bay Campus.
• Manages the Chancellor's Advisory Council on Student-Neighbor Relations, advising
the Director on appropriate communications and partnership needs.
• Develops and manages collaborative partnership projects to meet community needs
such as the Move-In/Move-Out program, the Joint Southside Safety Patrol, and the
Happy Neighbors program.
• Uses institutional knowledge, local government and community relationships, and
awareness of constituency perception to design, develop and implement short and
long-term strategic plans, community relations strategies, programs, events, and
activities, with a focus on the priorities of the Richmond Bay Campus Working
Group. Provides support to Director in establishing the Richmond Fund.
• Serves as Local GCR lead to convene, co-facilitate and manage community meetings
to balance institutional needs and seek meaningful community input to ensure good
neighbor relations between students living on and off campus and the Berkeley
community.
• Acts as a resource for public and private community groups and individuals. Assists

3. with management of the Chancellor's Community Partnership Fund (CCPF),
provides support to CCPF funded projects, and select number of community events.
• Develops and maintains all Local Government and Community Relations web
content and online presence. Identifies communication needs and develops
informational materials and/or programs/events to appropriately inform the public
of campus policy, programs, services and activities via e-newsletters, etc.
• Manages Cal in Local Government intern to support good neighbor and other local
initiatives
• Works with Director to ensure successful planning and implementation of local GCR
community events (e.g., Chancellor's Leadership Breakfast, Chancellor's Mayoral
Breakfast, the Martin Luther King Breakfast, etc.)
• Represents the Local GCR Office in a select number of strategic partnerships and
initiatives (e.g. Berkeley's 2020 Vision).
• Researches various topics and gather relevant data to inform unit strategic plans,
keeping management informed as necessary and providing input as required.
• Research models of urban community-based University partnerships and best
practices.
• Analyze public sector data/demographics and make recommendations to Director.
• Provide as needed research support to advance the priorities of the RBC Working
Group in the areas of: education, workforce training, inclusive hiring and
procurement models and policies.
• May mentor less experienced staff members.
• Responds to constituent inquiries.
• Works with Director of Local GCR to respond to constituent inquiries in Berkeley
and Richmond.
• Anticipates areas of interest to local constituents and stays abreast of controversial
issues (eg related to Richmond Bay Campus initiative and liaison capacity in
Berkeley).
• In liaison capacity, proactively identifies opportunities for partnership related to
CCPF partners, good neighbor concerns, and SNAC programmatic efforts.
Required Qualifications
• Thorough knowledge of basic concepts, principles, and procedures of building and
maintaining effective relations with internal and external constituencies.
• Thorough knowledge of the campus, its mission, goals, objectives, programs, achievements,
infrastructure and issues of concern.
• Advanced written, verbal and interpersonal communications, tact and political acumen to
effectively represent the campus.
• Advanced research, analytical and critical thinking skills, including sound judgment and
decision-making skills and skill to correctly identifying real and potential problems, advising
management as required, and proposing effective strategic resolutions.

4. • Advanced skill in project management, including event planning and meeting deadlines.
• Active listening skills, including advanced critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Skill to recognize potential areas of constituency concern and address, resolve, and/or
mitigate problems or issues.
• Demonstrated ability to develop trusting relationship with stakeholders from local
government and community.
• Demonstrated political acumen.
• Spanish language abilities preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
Salary & Benefits
For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit:
http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html
Criminal Background Check
This position has been designated as sensitive and may require a Criminal Background Check. We reserve the
right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of a Criminal Background Check.
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,
national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California
nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see:
http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct
If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please see:
http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf
How to Apply
Go to jobs.berkeley.edu and enter Job ID# 18644 or click http://bit.ly/1pdPtvc
Total Compensation and Benefits
The University of California offers a wide array of high quality benefit plans from which to choose.
These include comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans, a generous pension plan, and
optional retirement savings opportunities.
Benefits packages for faculty and staff are based on job classification, the nature of employment and
the number of hours worked.

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