"Experiential Learning and Program Office Coordinator (4722C), Haas School of Business - 79433"

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. Please consider whether your values align with our Guiding Values and Principles, Principles of Community, and Strategic Plan.

At UC Berkeley, we believe that learning is a fundamental part of working, and provide space for supportive colleague communities via numerous employee resource groups (staff organizations). 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 full-time staff employees with at least 80 hours (10 days) of paid time per year to engage in professional development activities. Find out more about how you can grow your career at UC Berkeley.

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 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.

Responsibilities

Under general direction of the EMBA Executive Director, and the Associate Director for of Events and Experiential Learning, works on operational and/or procedural assignments that require the exercise of discretion and independent judgment. Tasks involve the handling of confidential information.

Understands implications of work and makes recommendations for solutions. Determines methods and procedures as necessary. This position primarily impacts the field immersion curriculum, events, planning and execution, as well as administrative and operational aspects of the Electives academics cycle, and will also support student experience projects as needed.

Off-site event planning & execution:

• Organize the schedule for off-sites balancing various factors including venue details, travel time, faculty needs, guest speaker requests, etc.
• Coordinate with various vendors such as hotels, transportation providers, and caterers.
• Compile content and create comprehensive digital guide for immersions, working with a graphic designer as needed.

Administrative/Operational Support of EMBA Electives Academic Cycle:

• Run quality assurances checks.
• Book classroom space for EMBA Immersions/Electives.
• Applies office software. Compiles and arrays spreadsheets using subject matter knowledge of the material to ensure data results are consistent with the nature of the data.
• Assist with the implementation of EMBA Immersions and other events (academic, campus events, and student experience needs).
• Responsible for reconciling EPC/BluCard transactions and vendor BearBuy processing.

Other projects as designated by the Associate Director of Experiential Student Experience and EMBA Program Office.

• Other duties as assigned.

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

• Thorough knowledge in administrative procedures and processes including word processing, spreadsheet and database applications
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, active listening, critical thinking, and time management skills
• Outstanding interpersonal skills for managing relationships with faculty, students, vendors, and campus partners
• Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated skills to work as part of a high-performance environment, meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Skills to work independently as well as be an integral member of a team.
• Skills to learn quickly and apply learning to new and unforeseen challenges.
• Appreciation of and experience in meeting the needs of a variety of populations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrating a desire 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Event planning and execution experience.
• Experience in website creation/maintenance and use of survey tools.

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 hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $29.63 (Step 1) - $35.57 (Step 9). (20 hours/week). This is a non-exempt, biweekly-paid position.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.