Program Director, UC Berkeley Extension (4169U) #87411

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

Job summary

The University of California, Berkeley seeks a Program Director to implement and manage Science, Mathematics, and Biotechnology programs, supervising a team and coordinating with lead instructors, recruitment specialists, and student services.

Responsibilities include program planning, budgeting, curriculum development, quality assurance, evaluation, and reporting; collaboration with Admissions, Career Services, Marketing, and other university partners to ensure outstanding student support and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience managing academic programs.
• Experience in higher education administration or academic program management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish evaluation criteria for measuring results and impact.
• Oversee quality assurance and improvement processes for courses and programs.
• Manage instructor recruitment, onboarding, and relations.
• Plan and develop programs and curriculum with program directors and instructors.
• Collaborate with Admissions, Student Services, Marketing, and Career Services to support students.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Business software

Education

Bachelor's degree

Continuing education

Master's or Doctoral degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

PowerPoint

Job description

Position Summary

The Program Director is responsible for implementing and managing the Science, Mathematics, and Biotechnology programs. This position supervises a team of Program Coordinators, Program Specialists, and Student Advisors to ensure academic quality and student success. In collaboration with Lead Instructors and Recruitment specialists, the Program Director manages instructor recruitment, onboarding, and relations. This position manages program and course planning and scheduling, assessment processes, student conduct procedures, academic advising, budgeting, analysis, reporting, and inter and intra‑department communications. The Program Director also collaborates with Admissions Services, Student Services, and Career Services to provide excellent student support.

Responsibilities

• Establish evaluation criteria for measuring desired results and impact.
• Manage academic quality assurance and improvement processes as defined by academic leadership, including implementing standards for course preparation, assessment, and evaluation. Under the direction of the Department Director, manage regular meetings with advisory committees and program instructors to discuss ongoing quality improvement.
• Manage resolution process for academic issues with instructors, students, and partners. Manage student conduct processes in collaboration with colleagues from academic and administrative departments. Provide regular reports on results to the Department Director.
• Use considerable discretion to determine methods and procedures for current and new course offerings and topics.
• Under guidance of the Assistant Dean for Public Programs, collaborate closely with program directors and program managers to ensure standardization of quality and administration processes across programs.
• Plan and develop programs and curriculum, and adjust existing courses and curriculum in an accredited and/or certified public education environment. Work with the Department Director, Assistant Dean, and Instructors to plan and develop programs and curriculum, and to update or adjust existing courses and curriculum as needed.
• Collaborate with Marketing to communicate programmatic changes.
• Recruit, select, orient, evaluate, and supervise qualified accredited and/or certificate instructors.
• Recruit and onboard qualified instructors. Under guidance of the Department Director, evaluate and supervise instructors, and work closely with the Assistant Dean and Academic Advisory Boards to ensure excellence in all areas of instruction across programs.
• Collaborate with Admissions Services, Student Services, Marketing, and Career Services to provide excellent student support through advising and optimization of student communication and information sharing.
• Develop, prepare, and reconcile budget for program(s).
• Provide regular reports and projections to senior leadership in the department.
• Evaluate and adjust course curriculum through student evaluations and levels of interest shown.
• In collaboration with the Department Director, evaluate and adjust the course curriculum based on student course and outcome evaluations and levels of interest shown. Conduct and/or attend regular student and instructor meetings, and information sessions, and solicit feedback to resolve problems and improve curricula and delivery of courses.
• Manage the program team of Program Specialists and Academic Advisors to provide timely resolution of student and instructor inquiries, concerns, and grievances. Work with the Department Director for continuous quality process improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Skill in using business software systems in the completion of work assignments (i.e., Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
• Advanced analytical, problem‑solving, interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated thorough knowledge of the organization's policies and procedures and/or the ability to learn; advanced knowledge of the functional area, and understands how work impacts other areas of public educational programs.
• Advanced knowledge of accredited and/or certificate program instruction and delivery methodologies, the organization, market, and business strategies.
• Experience managing academic programs.
• Experience assessing the quality of academic programs and managing process improvement efforts.
• Experience managing a portfolio of academic or professional training courses.
• Experience in planning and managing events.
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and cross‑cultural communication skills sufficient to represent the university in meetings with leaders and senior‑level representatives of other organizations.
• Experience in asynchronous course development, re‑development, and maintenance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in higher or continuing education.
• Five or more years of experience (or comparable skills/knowledge) working in higher education administration or academic program management, progressively taking on greater responsibilities.

Education / Training

• Bachelor's degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
• Continuing education in a related field.
• Master's or Doctoral degree in a science‑related field and/or equivalent experience (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 annual salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $86,000–$95,000.

• This is an exempt, monthly‑paid position.
• This is a full‑time (40 hours/week) career position eligible for UC benefits.

How To Apply

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.

Other Information

• This is not a visa opportunity. This position does not include sponsorship of a new consular H‑1B visa petition that would require payment of the $100,000 supplemental fee.

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.

Misconduct

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

“Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC’s policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti‑Discrimination Policy
• Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.