Project Coordinator, CA Local Journalism Fellowship (4263C) 47446 About Berkeley

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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.

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. When you join the team at Berkeley, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among faculty, staff, students and community partners. In deciding whether to apply for a position at Berkeley, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with our Guiding Values and Principles, our Principles of Community, and our Strategic Plan.

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Departmental Overview

The UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism's mission is to expand the worldwide impact of truth-seeking, fact-based and inclusive journalism by training the next generation of diverse journalists to become exceptional storytellers. The newly-created California Local News Fellowship program, believed to be the largest allocation ever made in California and in the U.S. to support local journalism, will support up to 40 fellows per year (cohorts to be selected in 2023, 2024 and 2025). Aimed at early-career journalists, the fellowship is an opportunity to spend two years covering communities in need of deep local reporting.

Berkeley Journalism's reputation for world-class education is recognized globally - and it has the awards to prove it. In 2021-2022 alone, Berkeley's faculty, students, and alumni were awarded, named as finalists, or nominated for 15 prestigious awards, including the Pulitzer Prize, the Student Academy Award for Best Documentary, The George Polk Award for National Television Reporting, the Online News Association's Student Journalism Award, the Guggenheim Fellowship, and more. And our students get great jobs at media outfits including the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Washington Post, NBC, The Center for Investigative Reporting, and many more.

Our faculty are thinkers and doers. They embrace their role as mentors to the next generation of ground-breaking journalists. They teach and inspire, imparting skills and energizing vision. Our students are vibrant, diverse, curious, driven, unafraid. They are the future of journalism, compelled by an insatiable desire to investigate and report stories that matter, in any form. Our alumni include some of the leading journalists in the world. They produce award-winning and important work - and are paving the way for our current students.

We live in a moment like no other, when the next generation of journalists can help restore American democracy by strengthening bonds of trust and credibility, bringing new voices, new leaders, and new cultural competencies to the field. If you want to be part of building the future of journalism in California and beyond, we want to hear from you.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: January 18, 2023

Responsibilities

• Administers a defined operational program or activities which may include some of the following functions: finance, facilities, payroll, space planning, student services, human resources, communications, informational technology or safety. Responsible for collaborating with project director to design and execute all aspects of the fellowship application, review and implement selection processes (for fellows and news outlets), build and manage the timeline, research, select and set up the technology to manage the process, develop the reviewer guidelines and instructions, and prepare and deliver materials and instructions for reviewers. Support review committees as needed. Support the program team with scheduling and organizing trainings and other programming for the fellows and newsrooms.
• Gathers and analyzes financial and other resource data; prepares reports/ conducts analysis of operational data, evaluates current and proposed services, etc. Work with Berkeley Journalism finance team (and others) as needed to ensure fellows, contractors, invoices, etc. are being paid.
• Functions as a resource on issues such as researching complex financial discrepancies, escalated customer service problems and vendor concerns. Assists project director to maintain program budgets and manage AR and AP.
• Create and manage database of project stakeholders - fellowship candidates, CA newsrooms, college and universities, other national contacts, etc. Build and manage relationships with college and university journalism programs throughout the state. Oversee communications timeline and support creation of communications materials for all project stakeholders (emails, project website and social media).
• Participates in the development and revision of standard operating procedures and guidelines. Manage process for delivering and executing all newsroom and fellow contracts. Produce program marketing materials targeting newsrooms around the state, Journalism School students and other early-career journalists. Work with project director to design and execute onboarding/orientation process for fellows and newsrooms.
• Provides guidance to supervisors and managers in developing job descriptions, facilitating benefits communications, and providing guidance on compensation programs, personnel policies, and procedures. Coordinate with Journalism School staff to manage onboarding of new project staffers. Manage process for delivering and executing all newsroom and fellow contracts.
• Conducts trend analyses and helps develop resulting recommendations. Work with project director and outside evaluators to ensure we are tracking and gathering the information we need to assess the program.
• Assesses and recommends changes to maintain compliance with federal and state requirements and internal policies.

Required Qualifications

• Solid organizational skills and ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes.
• Ability to effectively research solutions to problems and design appropriate processes and workflows.
• Ability to use sound judgment in responding to issues and concerns.
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with all levels of staff verbally and in writing.
• Working knowledge (or can quickly learn)of common organization-specific and other computer application programs.
• Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training

Salary & Benefits

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit this UCOP link.

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 hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $28.83 - $37.75 (stepped rates).

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.

Other Information

This position is governed by the terms and conditions in the agreement for the Clerical & Allied Services Unit (CX) between the University of California and Teamsters Local 2010. The current bargaining agreement manual can be found at: http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/cx/index.html

Conviction History Background

This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the 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, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For more information about your rights as an applicant see the EEOC poster.

For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see the UC policy.



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