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Director, Mentor Programs (7399U) - SCET About Berkeley

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Departmental Overview

The Pantas and Ting Sutardja Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology (SCET) is the premiere institution at UC Berkeley for the study and practice of entrepreneurship and technology innovation. SCET is globally recognized for developing the Berkeley Method, an internationally recognized approach to teaching technology entrepreneurship to undergraduate students, innovation to graduate students, and technology firm leadership to professionals and executives. If you are interested in new ventures or innovation on the Berkeley campus or beyond, SCET is the place to be.

The Sutardja Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology (SCET) Director of Mentor Programs will be responsible for overseeing and managing the Center's comprehensive mentorship initiatives, and serve as the lead mentor for high-profile programs. This role will develop and implement mentorship programs supporting SCET's academic, global, professional, community and applied lab programming, and serve as the main resource for mentor services, consulting with stakeholders to determine mentoring needs, developing mentor matching programs, conducting mentor assessments and creating opportunities for mentee engagement.

This is a 1-year, 50% FTE contract opportunity with the possibility of extension and/or conversion to career.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: August 15, 2023 - Open Until Filled

Responsibilities

30%

• Administers a small to mid-sized program with primary responsibility for administrative and programmatic activities.
• Responsible for developing, executing and managing the SCET mentor in residence program.
• Create a mentor training program inclusive of developing the curriculum, marketing and communications, and program materials and resources.
• Responsible for identifying, recruiting, vetting, onboarding, training, managing and retaining a pool of mentors to engage in SCET programs (academic, global, professional, community and applied labs).
• Develop and implement strategies to develop diverse participants in mentor training programs to expand the range of voices and perspectives represented in every program.
• Create an operational playbook for the training program as well as developing and maintaining a mentor program CRM.
• Develop opportunities for mentors to practice mentorship with the various SCET programs.

30%

• Responsible for program management and SCET deliverables of the Plaksha/SCET Global Partnership.
• Assess the program's effectiveness, recommending changes to program's content, and developing policies and procedures accordingly.
• Work with all stakeholders to develop evaluation metrics to ensure long term success.
• In coordination with SCET leadership, responsible for managing and executing deliverables outlined in the Plaksha/SCET Global Partnership including, but not limited to:
  • all aspects of curriculum design related to the successful execution of Challenge Lab as part of the Tech Leaders Program at Plaksha
  • advise on the design of undergraduate Minor in Entrepreneurship
  • advise on mentoring and industry engagement within the context of the Plaksha ecosystem
  • identify SCET resources to assist Plaksha with recruiting and awareness of Plaksha programs in India
  • as needed, assist in recruiting and referring SCET trained instructors

25%

• Engage in both short term and long term planning.
• Serve as the main resource for mentor services for SCET programs (academic, global, professional, community and applied labs).
• Consult with SCET stakeholders to determine mentoring needs, sourcing mentors, developing mentor matching program, and conduct mentor assessment for continued engagement considerations.
• Create opportunities and materials to support mentee engagement with pool of mentors and the mentor training program. Activities may include, but are not limited to, class visits, workshops, themed lunches, readings, teaching discussions, one-on-one sessions, office hours, community activities, or other ways in which the mentor might share their knowledge.
• Serve as the lead SCET industry project mentor for high profile programs including, but not limited to SCET Professional Programs Engineering Leadership Professional Program (intra-corporate projects) and Emerging Tech Management Week.

10%

• Work with SCET leadership to identify and pursue funding opportunities and revenue streams.
• Participate in the program budgeting and accounting processes to support the financial infrastructure of said program.

5%

• Assess the SCET mentor in residence program's effectiveness, and recommends changes to program's content, policies and procedures accordingly.
• In coordination with SCET leadership, develop evaluation metrics to ensure mentor program effectiveness and long-term success.
• Implement assessment activities, based on evaluation metrics, to create program reports to assist in program development and strategic planning.

Required Qualifications

• Advanced degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
• Academic background and/or experience in building and executing mentorship programs.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong ability to think creatively and independently on concepts requiring advanced analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse groups to achieve results.
• Strong ability to work collaboratively with internal and external peers and managers.
• Solid fundraising experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of administrative, budgetary, human resources and financial principles and practices.
• Doctorate in related area and/or equivalent experience training preferred.

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 salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $85,800 to $130,000 annually (prorated based on FTE).

Other Information

This is a 1-year, 50% FTE contract opportunity with the possibility of extension and/or conversion to career.

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, please see the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission poster.



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