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Director of Strategic Initiatives (4546U) Haas Core Programs 47533 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/

Reporting to the Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Programs, the Director of Strategic Initiatives serves as the lead for long-term strategic goals, including program planning, evaluation and improvement for the transition to the 4 year Spieker Undergraduate Program.

For more information about the Haas Undergraduate Programs visit: https://haas.berkeley.edu/undergrad/

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: 1/19/2023

Responsibilities

Working closely with the Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Programs to build out and improve upon the Haas undergraduate student experience by:

• Researching and summarizing industry-wide best practices for curricular planning, academic success, career exploration and overall student experience for 4 year programs.
• Developing proposals and recommendations to guide and support a broader strategic direction for the undergraduate programs throughout the transition and beyond.
• Training team members to deliver best-in-class service to current and incoming students.

Uses data to critically analyze and streamline processes while working with key internal and external stakeholders. Work with internal team members to produce reports to measure outcomes and dictate best solutions for existing problems. Conduct focus groups and surveys to engage current students and alumni. Create and evaluate post-graduation surveys to understand student needs and on specific topics as needed. Conduct post-implementation analysis to determine the need for further enhancements, finer distinctions and/or additional process/policy components.

Evaluate and research existing student communications to create a comprehensive funnel strategy that targets students in the entire funnel from prospective to enrolled. Use new and existing tools such as the Haas UG website, Slack, emails, newsletters, town halls to enhance the student experience. Be a catalyst for cultural change on campus pertaining to student experience.

Develop, manage and co-teach a lower division seminar series that focuses on academic success, orientating to Haas and business fundamentals, career exploration and development.

Analyzes the consequences of departmental / school / college academic policies and recommends new or changed policies.

Advises chairs / deans on the formulation of department policy by advising them on areas needing clarification and identifying solutions.

Based upon review of course evaluations and trends in the field, advises chair / dean and faculty on curriculum development and modification. Utilizing advanced expertise of course content, facilitates new course approval through interaction with the Coordination of College Policy, Academic Senate, or similar organization.

Analyzes UCB and Haas policies and practices which impact the Undergraduate Program and develop recommendations for implementation.

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

• Strong skills in analyzing and synthesizing large amounts of data for preparing sound and relevant proposals.
• Strong problem identification, problem framing & reasoning, skills to develop original ideas and solve problems through persuasion and leadership.
• Flexibility and initiative in seeking service improvements and procedural efficiency.
• Advanced knowledge of advising and counseling techniques.
• Skills in judgment and decision-making and project management.
• Ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes.
• Experience in survey creation and analysis.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with all levels of staff; both verbally and in writing. Includes demonstrated effectiveness in public speaking.
• Ability to create and share accessible, impactful resources that support academic success.
• Utilizing advanced expertise of course content, facilitates new course approval through interaction with the Coordination of College Policy, Academic Senate, or similar organization.
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  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 and Training:

• Bachelor's degree in a related area and / or equivalent experience/training.

Preferred Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of department / college / school precedents and application of policy.
• Thorough knowledge of college / school policies, procedures, and requirements.
• Experience in creating and teaching academic seminars to college students.
• Knowledge of competitive industry (top undergraduate programs).

Salary & Benefits

This is a 100% Career, exempt, monthly paid position. Annual salary is commensurate with experience up to $100,000

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit this UCOP link.

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 salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $80,000 to $100,000 a year.



How to Apply

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.

Other Information

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.

This is not a visa opportunity.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For more information about your rights as an applicant see the EEOC poster.

For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see the UC policy.



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