Project & Policy Analyst 1 (5255C) - GLOBE

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The Dado and Maria Banatao Center for Global Learning and Outreach from Berkeley Engineering (GLOBE) was founded in 2005 under the vision of Dean Richard A. Newton and College of Engineering long-time friend and benefactors, Dado and Maria Banatao. GLOBE has helped College of Engineering departments, centers, and units engage with international partners. GLOBE has also worked with departments and faculty to establish visiting student and scholar programs with partner institutions with whom faculty have strong relationships, from such institutions as Nanyang Technological University in Singapore to Shanghai Tech University in China to ilina University in the Republic of Slovakia.

GLOBE also supports UC Berkeley students through a suite of Global Engineering programs, including the ENGIN 187 course, "Global Engineering: The Challenges of Globalization and Technology Disruption," the GLOBE Ambassadors study-travel program, the GLOBE Discovery Scholarship that provides financial support for international internships, and the identification and facilitation of internship opportunities abroad. In addition, GLOBE is developing new initiatives in STEM summer programs for both high school and undergraduate students.

This role supports the GLOBE visiting student programs by managing course data, enrollment logistics, and student placement, ensuring access to high-demand courses. It involves collecting and analyzing program-related data to inform decision-making and improve outcomes. The position also assists with program planning and coordination, maintains organized databases, and supports reporting efforts through research and data analysis.

The First Review Date for this job is: February 23, 2026 - Open Until Filled

35% Course Data and Enrollment Support

• Supports program staff in gathering information and coordinating efforts to meet program objectives, with a focus on course enrollment and placement for GLOBE visiting student programs. Responsibilities include collecting and organizing course availability data from partner departments and instructors, developing and managing course interest forms, and gathering student preferences and enrollment goals.

20% Data Collection and Reporting

• Learns to gather and compile analytical and factual data to support program goals. Assists in preparing reports and summarizing information on assigned issues while identifying key insights and areas of significance. Supports the development of program-related reports, including survey results, social media insights, and program performance and impact evaluations, to inform decision-making and improve program outcomes.

15% Research and Data Management

• Provides preliminary analytical support for functions, project initiatives, programs, and organizational activities. Learns to identify and access appropriate data sources and contributes to maintaining organized, accurate databases for both short- and long-term use.

15% Program Support & Website Management

• Facilitates program planning and staff collaboration while overseeing website management to ensure brand consistency, optimized user experience, and ADA compliance.

10% Learns to determine and locate sources for the collection of information and data.

5% Learns to prepare preliminary outlines for the conduct of analysis and accomplishment of assigned objectives.

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
• Skills to learn organization-specific and other computer application programs.
• Basic communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality.
• Ability to use sound judgment in responding to issues and concerns.
• Basic skills to analyze and research information and learn to synthesize large amounts of data with strong attention to detail.
• Basic program and project management skills.
• Acquiring knowledge of applicable policy analysis techniques.

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.

This position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter required to report the observed or suspected abuse or neglect of children, dependent adults, or elders to designated law enforcement or social service agencies. We reserve the right to make employment contingent upon completion of signed statements acknowledging the responsibilities of a Mandated Reporter.

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

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