Program Director, Science & Math Programs

University of California-Berkeley; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 95,000; Full time

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UC Benefits

Job summary

University of California, Berkeley, is hiring a Program Director for SSALLEX to oversee Science, Mathematics, and Biotechnology programs. The role supervises coordinators, specialists, and student advisors, coordinating with lead instructors and recruitment specialists to ensure quality and student success.

You will manage instructor recruitment, onboarding, budgeting, assessment, and inter/intra-department communications, while working with Admissions, Student Services, Marketing, and Career

Qualifications

• Skill in using business software systems (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
• Advanced analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Thorough knowledge of policies and procedures and ability to learn; advanced knowledge of the program area.
• Advanced knowledge of accredited/instruction delivery methodologies and campus strategy.
• Experience managing academic programs.
• Experience assessing quality and leading process improvements.
• Experience managing a portfolio of courses.
• Experience planning and managing events.
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and cross-cultural communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Establishes evaluation criteria for measuring results and impact.
• Manages quality assurance and improvement processes; leads meetings with advisory committees and instructors.
• Manages resolution processes for academic issues and student conduct; provides regular reports.
• Determines methods and procedures for current and new course offerings.
• Collaborates to standardize quality and administration across programs.
• Plans and develops programs and curriculum within accredited environments.
• Collaborates with Marketing to communicate programmatic changes.
• Recruits and supervises instructors; onboarding and evaluation.
• Collaborates with Admissions, Student Services, Marketing, Career Services for student support.
• Develops, prepares, and reconciles budget; provides reports and projections to leadership.
• Evaluates curriculum via student evaluations and engagement metrics.
• Conducts regular meetings, sessions, and feedback to improve curricula and delivery.
• Leads program team to resolve inquiries and drive quality improvements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Project management

Cross-cultural communication

Public education program management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related area

Continuing education in a related field

Master's or Doctoral degree in a science-related field (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

University of California, Berkeley, is hiring a Program Director for SSALLEX to oversee Science, Mathematics, and Biotechnology programs. The role supervises coordinators, specialists, and student advisors, coordinating with lead instructors and recruitment specialists to ensure quality and student success.

You will manage instructor recruitment, onboarding, budgeting, assessment, and inter/intra-department communications, while working with Admissions, Student Services, Marketing, and Career