Associate Director of Student Engagement (5156C), Haas Core Programs 86100

Associate Director of Student Engagement (5156C), Haas Core Programs #86100 Application Review Date The First Review Date for this job is May 22, 2026. For full consideration, please apply on or before the first review date. Position Summary This position is critical in creating and enhancing the EMBA student experience during the 22 month Program. Responsibilities include providing the full range of student services to student population served by EMBA, communicating regularly with students, campus partners, and faculty regarding program updates, events, scheduling, and other matters; organizing the logistics and collaborating outreach to faculty, alumni, students, and relevant vendors associated with commencement, orientation, and the Leadership Summit; and developing strategic initiatives and ideas to enhance the student experience, both inside and outside the classroom, including networking and social events, speaker series, class officer (student leadership) coordination and coordinating with Career Management Group/ faculty/Program Office to schedule recorded Term Zero synchronous workshops for deposited incoming students. Responsibilities Applying professional student services concepts, provides the full range of student services to the student population served by the organization. Responds to inquiries from students, faculty, MBA program staff, and other campus offices regarding program requirements and requests for assistance. Communicate regularly with students, faculty, and staff regarding program updates, events, scheduling, and other matters of importance. Develop strategic initiatives and ideas to enhance the student experience, both inside and outside of the classroom including networking and social events, speaker series, and class leadership coordination. These initiatives should include the development of technological solutions designed to improve the student experience. Advise students regarding curriculum course scheduling, electives, degree requirements, and University, school, and program policies; monitor students' progress through the program and perform degree verification audits for all graduating students. Maintain relationships with the University's graduate division and all other central campus units that provide student services, in addition to the Evening and Weekend and Full Time program staff and faculty. Plan, develop, and execute Orientation, Commencement, and Leadership Summit events. Plan and coordinate workshops, field trips and guest speakers that support the curricular goals of the program. Assist with international study trips, including GNAM. Create and implement new and exciting extra‑curricular activities to enhance the student experience. Key aspects of this will be to develop ways to have the student populations from the different programs (EWMBA, EMBA, and in some cases FT) to interact with each other. Serve as advisor and mentor to student leadership officers, scheduling ongoing meetings with them and the program office, and executing the Leadership Summit. Maintain comprehensive understanding of University and School academic and all other policies. Within an academic department/school/college provides and makes recommendations for improvement of the following programs. Overseas key operational aspects of the program, working closely with the Associate Director of Academics and the Associate Director of Experiential Learning. Liaise with all campus partners, departments, and service providers including but not limited to Career Management team, Facilities, AV, IT, Alumni Relations, Marketing/ Communications, Library, Registrar's Office, UC Health Services, and Parking & Transportation. Develop and maintain relationships including contract negotiations with vendors for student experience events, including food & beverage, hotels, etc. Continually evaluate quality and cost effectiveness of vendors and recommend changes to the Executive Director. Advise faculty and students on new or changed policies or procedures and provide solutions for implementation of them. Assist Executive Director and Associate Director of Academic Affairs in staffing courses and managing relationships with faculty and lecturers. Provide program information and statistical reports to the Executive Director. Recruitment and Admissions. Plans and implements outreach programs with specifically targeted institutions. Advises prospective applicants on necessary academic preparation. Appropriateness of program as it pertains to the prospective applicant's goals. Utilizing in-depth knowledge of the organization's admissions criteria, helps rank applicants for admissions. Evaluates domestic and international transcripts for degree eligibility. Initiates and arranges student recruitment visits. Professional Learning and Growth. Embraces the principle of being a "student always" by engaging in opportunities for training, workshops, seminars, continuing education pertinent to the position, or at the suggestion of the Executive Director. Actively contributes to a team environment that fosters and promotes a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging within the program and at haas. Exemplifies Haas' four Defining Leadership Principles: (1) Question the Status Quo, (2) Confidence Without Attitude, (3) Student Always, and (4) Beyond Yourself. Other duties assigned. Required Qualifications Working knowledge of advising and counseling techniques. Knowledge of and/or ability to learn University-specific computer application programs and knowledge of and/or ability to learn University and departmental principles and procedures involved in risk assessment and evaluating risks as to likelihood and consequences. Solid verbal and written communication skills. Interpersonal skills. Multicultural competencies; ability to work with diverse populations. Knowledge of complex U.S. visa and immigration procedures, compliance issues, and employment eligibility / authorization for international students and scholars. Ability in problem identification and reasoning; ability to develop original ideas to solve problems. Skills in judgment and decision‑making, problem solving, identifying measures of system performance and the actions to improve performance. 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 the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website. 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 budgeted annual salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $61,200.00 - $83,000.00. This is an exempt, monthly‑paid position. This is a full‑time (40 hours/week) Career position eligible for full UC benefits. How to Apply To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter. Other Information This position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement between UAW (United Auto Workers) and the University of California Regents for SV. This is not a visa opportunity. This position does not include sponsorship of a new consular H-1B visa petition that would require payment of the $100,000 supplemental fee. The Haas School of Business embraces flexible working arrangements for its employees. Exact arrangements are determined in partnership with your supervisor to meet role responsibilities and department needs, and are subject to change. 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. Misconduct SB 791 and AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: 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. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of California