Associate Vice Chancellor

University of California, Berkeley

About the Role

• Full-time, on-site role based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
• Leads the development and execution of strategies to strengthen UC Berkeley’s relationships with local, state, and federal government agencies, as well as community organizations and stakeholders.
• Fosters inclusive excellence and strong relationships with local, state, and national partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee advocacy efforts.
• Monitor legislative and policy developments.
• Advise campus leadership on government and community issues.
• Represent the university in external meetings and public forums.
• Coordinate cross-campus initiatives that advance the university’s public mission.
• Prepare briefings and communication materials for senior leaders.
• Foster collaborative partnerships that support UC Berkeley’s academic, research, and outreach priorities.
• Manage staff, budgets, and operations within the Government & Community Relations unit to ensure effective, ethical, and transparent engagement.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in government relations, public policy, or legislative affairs, with experience engaging local, state, and federal entities.
• Strong community relations and stakeholder engagement skills, including building partnerships with civic, nonprofit, and business organizations.
• Exceptional strategic planning and leadership capabilities, including managing teams, budgets, and complex multi-partner initiatives.
• Advanced communication skills, including persuasive writing, public speaking, and preparing briefings for senior executives.
• Ability to analyze policy and regulatory issues, synthesize complex information, and provide clear, actionable recommendations.
• Experience working in or with higher education, public institutions, or large mission-driven organizations is highly beneficial.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and respectful engagement with diverse communities and perspectives.
• Typically requires an advanced degree in public policy, political science, law, public administration, communications, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.