Job Description

Associate Director of Global Experience (4575U), Haas School of Business - 50781 About Berkeley

At the University of California, Berkeley, we are committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience and opportunity, and ensures that students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel safe, welcome and included. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty and staff.

The University of California, Berkeley, is one of the world's leading institutions of higher education, distinguished by its combination of internationally recognized academic and research excellence; the transformative opportunity it provides to a large and diverse student body; its public mission and commitment to equity and social justice; and its roots in the California experience, animated by such values as innovation, questioning the status quo, and respect for the environment and nature. Since its founding in 1868, Berkeley has fueled a perpetual renaissance, generating unparalleled intellectual, economic and social value in California, the United States and the world.

We are looking for equity-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. When you join the team at Berkeley, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among faculty, staff, students and community partners. In deciding whether to apply for a position at Berkeley, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with our Guiding Values and Principles , our Principles of Community , and our Strategic Plan .

At UC Berkeley, we believe that learning is a fundamental part of working, and our goal is for everyone on the Berkeley campus to feel supported and equipped to realize their full potential. We actively support this by providing all of our staff employees with at least 80 hours (10 days) of paid time per year to engage in professional development activities. To find out more about how you can grow your career at UC Berkeley, visit grow.berkeley.edu .

Departmental Overview

UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business offers a unique opportunity to champion new ideas, collaborate across boundaries, and continually learn in a workplace committed to increasing diversity and creating a welcoming environment for all. Our distinctive culture is captured within our four Defining Leadership Principles: Question the Status Quo, Confidence Without Attitude, Students Always, and Beyond Yourself. These principles distinguish Berkeley Haas as a unique environment, conducive to teamwork, collaboration, and career growth.

For more information about the Haas School of Business visit: https://haas.berkeley.edu/about/

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.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: 03/30/2023.

Responsibilities

Applying professional Student Services concepts, leads and manages the full range of student services to student population served by the organization. Within an academic department/school/college provides, and makes recommendations for the improvement of the following programs:
Manages Global Management Program (GMP) as lead academic advisor and student experience lead; determines completion of the Global Management Concentration and works in collaboration with Global Edge and the London Center. Serves as primary liaison for the Berkeley Education Abroad Programs Office and lead advisor for reciprocity students. Manage Haas Travel Study courses and study abroad programs.

Academic Advising:
Advises and assists majors with academic degree progress; assists prospective students in determining major or alternative academic options. Assists GMP faculty on departmental and university policies and procedures; reviews students' progress and advises students and faculty on requirements for degree completion; identifies students with progression problems and recommends interventions; in collaboration with assistant dean and faculty.

GMP Student Experience Lead:
Plans and executes a strong GMP student experience that includes orientation sessions throughout the introductory summer; company visits and guest speakers during the London semester; the GMP Golden Bear Orientation upon return from the London semester; GMP-specific co-curricular training sessions that focus on career development and exploration; and a GMP-specific Commencement celebration. Works closely with the GMP student board to advise and support student- initiated programing.

Recruitment and Admissions:
Works with Admissions team to plan and implement outreach programs and information sessions for Global Management Program (GMP), UCEAP and Haas Travel Study students. 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 evaluate applicants for admissions; evaluates domestic and international transcripts for degree eligibility; provide guidance and strategy to initiate and arrange student recruitment visits to Berkeley (leveraging GMP student leadership).

Special Projects:
Assist Haas Undergraduate Program Assistant Dean and other staff with on-going special projects, pilots and innovations. Work on special programs as assigned. Attend classes that will enhance professional expertise. Serve on departmental and campus-wide committees as appropriate. Participate in activities that enhance the campus community and/or larger community to further University service.
Manages UCEAP orientations and info sessions for all business majors and reciprocity students.
Advises Business majors and reciprocity students on their courseload. Reviews syllabus, transcripts and Academic Planning Forms. Participates in GBO execution for Haas reciprocity students. Works closely with UCEAP head office and Berkeley Study Abroad teams.

Course Scheduling:
Consults on curriculum planning in collaboration with assistant dean and faculty, and with other departments, to ensure students' progress through course sequences, avoiding conflicts, and ensuring compliance with campus-wide policies.
Processing of all CPT and OPT forms for all conditionally admitted and declared Business majors.
Collaborates closely with the Berkeley International Office on current policies and laws regarding international student visa statuses.
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 supervisor. Actively contributes to a team environment that fosters and promotes a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) within the unit and at Haas. Engages in ongoing education to promote diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging by completing University sponsored certifications & training sessions (Ie: MEP Workshop, Implicit Bias Certification, LinkedIn Learning workshops, and other workshops & seminars offered by the University or Haas, as they are made available) or by engaging in external seminars & resources related to DEIB. Exemplifies Haas' four Defining Leadership Principles: (1) Question the status quo; (2) Confidence without attitude; (3) Students always; and (4) Beyond yourself.
Required Qualifications
Experience with formal academic advising and counseling techniques with undergraduate populations. Experience with planning and executing co-curricular activities or events for undergraduate students. Skills in judgment and decision-making, problem solving, identifying measures of system performance and the actions to improve performance. Ability in problem identification, problem framing and reasoning, planning for course of action, and providing reports that require critical analysis of data. Demonstrated ability to analyze complex situations and issues, understand and summarize them, and formulate an appropriate course of action in conjunction with appropriate constituencies. Ability to work diplomatically with faculty and students during difficult situations. Ability to synthesize and then analyze data from research, reviews and surveys. Ability to develop original ideas to solve problems. Interpersonal skills. Multicultural competencies; ability to work with diverse populations. Excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrating a desire to promote diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging to establish and maintain positive & professional working relationships with colleagues, students and team members. Exemplifies Haas' four Defining Leadership Principles: (1) Question the status quo; (2) Confidence without attitude; (3) Students always; and (4) Beyond yourself. Demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in a business, organization or public university setting.

Education/Training:
Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of University-specific computer application programs. knowledge of University and departmental principles and procedures involved in risk assessment and evaluating risks as to likelihood and consequences. Knowledge of university processes and procedures, rules and regulations. Master's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
Salary & Benefits

This is a 100% full-time (40 hrs a week) exempt career position, which is paid monthly and eligible for full UC 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.

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