Government and Civil Society Programs Manager http://jobs.berkeley.edu/job-listings.html, search for job posting #17681 The First Review Date for this job is April 21, 2014 The UC Berkeley Public Service Center (formerly Cal Corps), an area within Student Affairs, provides essential programs, services and resources for the co-curricular student experience at UC Berkeley. The department’s primary focus is student development through service. PSC, one of three Centers that reports to the Dean of Students, engages the University and the community in reciprocal partnerships to create educational programs for students, promote lifelong commitments to service, and foster social justice and civic engagement. PSC is committed to fostering student development, and most of its programs are co-managed by student leaders with support, training, coaching and supervision from PSC profesisonal staff. Responsibilities Reporting to the Assistant Director of the Public Service Center, the Government and Civil Society Programs Manager oversees three internship programs: Cal in the Capital, Cal in Local Government, and Volunteers in Tax Assistance, which also includes a spring break service trip. The Manager is the lead within the Center for internship opportunities, as well as connecting this portfolio to university departments and other campusbased programs that promote government and nonprofit service opportunities. Programmatic duties include supervision and advising of program student directors, academic course development, partnership management with internship sites, alumni development and budget management. The Program Manager provides component, department and campus support by representing PSC and Division of Student Affairs when appropriate, and fulfilling committee duties. Promote Center’s Government and Civil Society Pathway The Program Manager will connect the Center’s Government and Civil Society (GCC) pathway programs with academic offerings, co-curricular offices, and career opportunities across campus. The Manager will supervise one student leader whose role is to organize these pathway activities within the Center, while providing general advising to students seeking public service opportunities along the GCC pathway, especially internships. The Manager will update and distribute the Internship Handbook and serve as liaison to the Career Center, UCDC program, ASUC Senate and Office of External Affairs, campus Vote Coalition, Cal Democrats and Berkeley College Republicans, CalPIRG, and other campus units and student efforts along the GCC pathway and that promote public service internships Program Management Within each of the following three programs—all co-led by students—the Manager will hold the vision for the program, including student learning outcomes and community partner impact, coach and mentor Student Directors around best practices in recruitment, selection, class facilitation, partner and alumni relations, and peer advising; serve as liaison to and manage relationships with key campus and community partners; and communicate with alumni and develop and foster opportunities for greater alumni involvement. The programs are: • Cal in the Capital (CITC) CITC is an internship program that annually has supports 70 UC Berkeley students in obtaining summer internships in Washington, DC since 1965. Interns participate in a spring semester academic course, and live in the “UC Washington Center” over the summer. • Public Service Internship/Cal in Local Government (CLG) CLG places 25 students in internships focused on public policy and research with government offices in the East Bay. PSI is a grouping of three Center

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internship programs bringing together CLG and programs focused on nonprofit and community organizing partnerships. Volunteers in Tax Assistance (VITA), including Spring Break Immersion Trip VITA is a year-long program that allows student volunteers to provide free income tax return preparation to low income working families in the East Bay through 10 community partner sites. The Manager will support students in planning the annual spring break tax preparation trip to Merced CA, coordinating with the Center’s Alternative Breaks program.

Required Qualifications • BS/BA degree in related area or 3+ years of related professional experience in student services, youth development, community development, internship development, career counseling and/or non-profit program coordination. • Knowledge and demonstrated experience in student leadership/student development in theory and practice in higher education. • Experience working with communities of color with an understanding and appreciation for multiculturalism and issues facing underrepresented students. Demonstrated ability to provide services that effectively contribute to the retention of all students. • Experience and ability to design, implement, manage and evaluate programs founded in principles of student development. • Experience mentoring and/or supervising student staff in leadership roles. • Strong organizational and communication (both verbal and written) skills. • Strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to work both collaboratively and independently. • Ability to manage multiple assignments and projects in a fast-paced, politically charged environment with excellent judgment and political acumen. • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint software. Preferred Qualifications • MPP in Public Policy, MS/MA in Student Affairs, Counseling in Higher Education, College Student Personnel, Non-Profit Administration, or related field. • Three years of experience with government offices at any level and/or nonprofit/community-based organizations. • Experience managing internship programs and/or cross-cultural programs. • Experience with AmeriCorps-funded programs. • Experience providing student services in higher education. • Experience with alumni development and/or fund development. Salary & Benefits Salary is commensurate with experience. Hiring range is $52,000-$62,000/annually. For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit: http://atyourservice.ucop.edu/forms_pubs/misc/benefits_of_belonging.pdf How to Apply Please submit your cover letter and resume as a single attachment when applying. 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, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.