Job Opportunities

The California Digital Library (CDL) is housed under the University of California Office of the President (UCOP).

Systemwide Library Planning Senior Analyst

Reporting to the Director of Systemwide Library Planning, the Systemwide Library Planning Senior Analyst holds leadership responsibilities for strategic planning and project management activities. The Senior Analyst possesses and utilizes deep expertise to cooperatively advance a diverse portfolio of systemwide library planning and strategic initiatives to further critical collaborative action across the UC libraries. Systemwide initiatives are often the culmination of years of study, researching the appropriate path for achieving systemic change and supporting the long-held aspirations of the collective UC Libraries. The incumbent assumes a key role in promoting partnerships between CDL and campus library leadership, including supporting the alignment of strategic priorities and planning activities. The Senior Analyst operates within a highly visible, politically sensitive and rapidly evolving academic library and scholarly publishing environment. The position requires an exceptional degree of organization, discretion, professionalism and confidentiality.

The California Digital Library is a unit within the UC Office of the President, located in downtown Oakland. This position is eligible for on-site, remote, or hybrid work arrangements within California.

Salary range is $123,000 – $136,000 commensurate with experience, plus attractive benefits.

The first review date for this job is October 10, 2023. The position will be open until filled.

Applications must be submitted via the UCOP Jobs site.

Questions about this position may be directed to the hiring manager: Danielle Watters Westbrook, Director of Systemwide Library Planning, danielle.westbrook@UCOP.edu

Financial Analyst 

Reporting to the CDL Director of Finance and Operations, the Financial Analyst is responsible for working collaboratively across CDL programs to provide comprehensive financial and budgetary services. The position interacts frequently with the CDL Finance Manager, and the UC Office of the President financial services units, including the Business Resource Center, Budget Analysis and Planning, and Procurement Services. The incumbent will assume a key role in the annual budget process; produce monthly and quarterly expenditure reports; analyze portfolio spending patterns and trends; analyze and resolve problems; interpret policies (e.g., fiscal management, HR, contracts and grants, resource management in defined areas); demonstrate solid subject matter knowledge; and contribute to the successful operation of CDL financial services. The ideal candidate will use advanced professional concepts and organizational objectives to resolve complex problems in creative and effective ways; work on nuanced issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors; and exercise judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. The CDL finance team is based in the UC Office of the President downtown Oakland offices. California residents from outside the Bay Area who wish to work remotely will be considered. 

California residents who wish to work onsite, hybrid, or fully remotely will be considered. This position is not eligible for visa transfer or sponsorship.

The first review date for this job is September 26, 2023.  The position will be open until filled.

Applications must be submitted via the UCOP Jobs site.