Director, Berkeley Business Academy for Youth (B-BAY)

About Berkeley

At the University of California, Berkeley, we are dedicated to fostering a community where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty and staff.

As a world-leading institution, Berkeley is known for its academic and research excellence, public mission, diverse student body, and commitment to equity and social justice. Since our founding in 1868, we have driven innovation, creating global intellectual, economic and social value.

We are looking for applicants who reflect California's diversity and want to be part of an inclusive, equity-focused community that views education as a matter of social justice.

Departmental Overview

As the second oldest business school in the United States, UC Berkeley Haas has been redefining business education since 1898. Situated in the heart of Bay Area innovation and rooted in UC Berkeley's public mission, we're a place where ambition meets purpose and innovation meets impact. We develop leaders who challenge assumptions, ask the right questions, and make business better. What sets us apart is our focus on the human edge: judgment, rigor, ingenuity, conviction, and confidence. Our 'One Haas' culture is collaborative and unified, bound by four Defining Leadership Principles: Question the Status Quo, Confidence Without Attitude, Students Always, Beyond Yourself. Join us in moving business and society forward.

The Berkeley Business Academy for Youth (B-BAY) introduces middle and high school students to the business world every year. Students are given an opportunity to experience campus life at UC Berkeley. The program fosters creativity, innovation, and collaboration through a project based curriculum. The B-BAY program is part of the Institute for Business and Social Impact (IBSI) at the Haas School of Business. The Institute's mission is to inspire and empower members of the Berkeley-Haas community to develop innovative solutions to pressing social and environmental challenges.

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: April 28, 2026

Responsibilities

The B-BAY Director is responsible for the overall leadership, strategy, and management of the B-BAY program, including the development and execution of high-quality in-person and online entrepreneurship education programs as well as the cultivation and maintenance of relationships with a wide variety of domestic and international organizations and families. This includes administering all finance, human resources, facilities, and other activities for a small academic program. The Director oversees program operations, enrollment strategy, partnerships, and revenue generation to ensure the continued growth, quality, and financial sustainability of BBAY, including developing and organizing conferences and other public forums. Works under direction to establish agenda, funding, objectives.

Program Management, Strategy, and Oversight:

• Lead the planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of the B-BAY program.
• Develop and implement program plans, policies, and operational processes to support effective program delivery.
• Lead student recruitment and enrollment strategies to maintain strong program participation.
• Maintain working knowledge of curriculum content to support instructors and ensure program continuity when needed.
• Build and maintain relationships with key program stakeholders including program alumni, schools, students, families, and campus partners.
• Identify, assess, and manage operational risks related to student safety, program delivery, and compliance with university policies governing youth programs. Implement appropriate mitigation strategies and response protocols when issues arise.

Staff Supervision and Mentorship:

• Provide guidance and oversight to program staff and student leaders.
• Supervise and mentor Program Managers, Program Coordinators, and student workers, to support effective program delivery and a positive learning environment.

External Affairs and Partnerships:

• Support outreach and partnership development to sustain program enrollment and visibility.
• Develop and maintain relationships with schools, organizations, and partner institutions on campus, domestically and internationally.
• Represent B-BAY at outreach events, fairs, and partner meetings to promote the program and recruit participants.
• Collaborate with internal campus partners to identify opportunities for new youth programming initiatives.
• Support development and implementation of marketing and outreach strategies.
• Participate in outreach travel and presentations as needed.

Financial Planning and Revenue Generation:

• Support financial sustainability of the program.
• Develop and manage the annual program budget, monitoring revenues and expenditures to ensure financial sustainability.
• In consultation with the IBSI Executive Director, develop enrollment and pricing strategies that support program sustainability and long-term growth.
• Identify opportunities to sustain and grow program revenue, including expanding existing programs, developing new program offerings, and designing custom or bespoke youth entrepreneurship programs in collaboration with partner organizations and schools.

Program Evaluation and Improvement:

• Assess program outcomes and implement improvements to strengthen program quality and impact.
• Evaluate program effectiveness using participant feedback, enrollment trends, learning outcomes, and input from key stakeholders including students, families, instructors, and partner organizations.
• Analyze program data and prepare summary reports to identify areas for improvement and inform program design, and operational adjustments.
• Identify and integrate instructional technologies to improve learning design and enhance program curriculum
• Contribute to IBSI's broader mission to advance social impact by ensuring B-BAY programming fosters entrepreneurship, leadership, and exposure to business as a tool for positive societal change.

Professional Learning and Growth:

• Actively contributes to a team environment that fosters and promotes a culture of belonging for all, within the unit and at Haas. Exemplifies Haas' four Defining Leadership Principles: 1) Question the status quo; 2) Confidence without attitude; 3) Students Always; and 4) Beyond yourself. Completes required training on time and engages in opportunities for learning pertinent to the position or at the suggestion of the supervisor.

Required Qualifications

• Academic background and experience in selected area of research preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of administrative, budgetary, human resources and financial principles and practices.
• 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.
• Demonstrated fundraising experience.
• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training