Program Manager (5145C), Student Learning Center, #89695

University of California, Berkeley; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Berkeley seeks a proactive professional to manage the Yardi Scholars Program—overseeing student support, program development, and cohort activities. The role emphasizes collaboration with faculty, campus partners, and leadership to deliver transformative undergraduate learning experiences.

The position supports scholars through advising, mentorship, and experiential learning, and aims to continuously improve program content and outcomes within the Student Learning

Qualifications

• Experience in undergraduate student development or advising
• Knowledge of experiential learning and cohort programming
• Ability to design, implement, and assess academic-support programming
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including reports and briefings
• Ability to work with campus partners and multiple stakeholders
• Experience in program budgeting and administrative processes

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Yardi Scholars programming, including cohorts, retreats, workshops, and mentorship activities
• Provide individual coaching, advising, and referrals to scholars
• Collaborate with Faculty Director, SLC Leadership, and campus partners to align curricular requirements
• Design and pilot new programming based on scholar needs and program goals
• Develop measures for assessing learner engagement, outcomes, and program effectiveness
• Assist with application review and selection processes for scholars
• Handle program communications, records, and administrative tasks
• Stay current on best practices in undergraduate learning and student development
• Participate in committees and Center-wide initiatives

Skills

Student development

Advising & coaching

Program coordination

Assessment & evaluation

Communication skills

Collaboration

Diversity & inclusion

Project management

Analytical thinking

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

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 makes it a special place for students, faculty, and staff, who are among the most talented and accomplished anywhere, including Nobel laureates, Pulitzer Prize winners, and MacArthur Fellows. Since our founding in 1868, we have been an engine for innovation - driving intellectual, economic, and social progress that benefits California, the U.S., and beyond. Together, we change the world.

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 makes it a special place for students, faculty, and staff, who are among the most talented and accomplished anywhere, including Nobel laureates, Pulitzer Prize winners, and MacArthur Fellows. Since our founding in 1868, we have been an engine for innovation - driving intellectual, economic, and social progress that benefits California, the U.S., and beyond. Together, we change the world.

At Berkeley, the best careers are built on a foundation of continuous learning and growth. We actively support professional development by providing all full-time staff employees with at least 80 hours of paid time per year and provide space for supportive colleague communities via numerous employee resource groups.

We invite applicants who are inspired by our Principles of Community and who are eager to be part of our exciting Strategic Plan, which charts Berkeley's next era of excellence.

Learn more about some of our accomplishments at Points of Pride.

Departmental Overview

The Student Learning Center serves a global community of learners as they navigate the cultural expectations and academic rigor of UC Berkeley. Through service models that honor their diverse starting points and meet them where they are, we aim to empower all students to reach their full academic potential.

Core Values

• Deliver service with integrity
• Approach learning as a process, not a product
• Create innovative pedagogy and practices that optimize student learning
• Operate from a student-centered framework
• Respect diverse ways of knowing and learning

Key Highlights

• Founded in 1973, serves as the primary academic support unit for UC Berkeley
• Serves 12,000 undergraduates annually, approximately 30% of undergraduate student population, in 12 academic and co-curricular programs
• Employs 18 professional staff with disciplinary expertise, 300+ trained undergraduate tutors, and 20 graduate student instructors
• Serves as the liaison between Berkeley administration and the DeCal program
• a partnership that adds over 300 additional courses to the university's curriculum
• Manages Berkeley's Summer Bridge Program

Position Summary

This position manages the academic, developmental, and day-to-day operations of the Yardi Scholars Program, including student support, program development and delivery, cohort programming, assessment, and coordination with faculty and campus partners.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: 11/11/2026

Responsibilities

• Develops, coordinates, implements, and assesses Yardi Scholars academic and co-curricular programming, including cohort learning experiences, retreats, speaker salons, workshops, community-building activities, mentorship opportunities, and other programming aligned with program goals.
• Provides direct academic, developmental, and programmatic support to Yardi Scholars through individual meetings, coaching, advising, mentoring, referrals, and other student-support formats. Supports scholars in navigating academic challenges, educational transitions, Discovery experiences, and connections among their academic, experiential, and longer-term goals.
• Supports and collaborates with the Yardi Scholars Faculty Director, SLC Leadership, faculty, academic departments, advising units, and campus partners to coordinate curricular requirements, experiential learning opportunities, scholar support, and overall program delivery.
• Applies and implements academic support, student development, experiential learning, and cohort-based educational models to enhance scholar learning, intellectual development, belonging, reflection, and engagement. Designs and pilots new programming as scholar and program needs evolve.
• Develops and implements approaches for assessing scholar experiences, engagement, learning, and program effectiveness. Collects and analyzes qualitative and quantitative information and recommends improvements to program content, services, policies, and practices.
• Supports the Yardi Scholars application review and selection process in collaboration with the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships and other relevant campus partners, including reviewing application materials, participating in selection activities, and helping ensure alignment with established program criteria and cohort goals.
• Coordinats program communications, records, reports, briefings, program documentation, and administrative processes. Works with appropriate campus partners on program expenditures, scholarship-related processes, Discovery support, and other operational needs.
• Keeps abreast of research, emerging practices, curricular developments, and campus policies relevant to undergraduate learning, student development, academic support, experiential education, and the Yardi Scholars Program.
• Serves on Student Learning Center and campus-wide committees and contributes to Center-wide initiatives, planning, professional learning, and evolving operational needs.

Required Qualifications

• Experienced knowledge of student learning, student development, academic support, advising, coaching, experiential learning, or related educational theory and practice.
• Knowledge of affective, academic, and socio-cultural factors that influence undergraduate learning, development, and success.
• Knowledge of academic curricula and university academic structures.
• Knowledge of designing and implementing educational, student-development, and cohort-based programming.
• Knowledge of advising, coaching, mentoring, and referral strategies appropriate for undergraduate students.
• Skills in judgment and decision-making.
• Problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Skills in judgment and decision-making.
• Interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to develop effective relationships with students, faculty, staff, and campus partners.
• Multicultural competencies and experience working and interacting effectively with diverse groups of staff, faculty, and student populations.
• Multicultural competencies, knowledge and experience working and interacting effectively with diverse groups of staff, faculty, and student populations.
• Knowledge of program development, data gathering, assessment, and evaluation.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including development of reports, briefings, presentations, and student-facing communications.
• Knowledge of current research and educational practices relevant to undergraduate learning, student development, experiential education, and academic support.
• Knowledge of or demonstrated interest in democracy, technology, social change, civic engagement, or related areas relevant to the Yardi Scholars curriculum.
• Bachelor's degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience/training.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of UC Berkeley academic and administrative systems and processes.
• Master's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training

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 $93,000.00 - $103,000.00

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

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.
• This position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement between UAW (United Auto Workers) and the University of California Regents for RP or SV.

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

SB 791 and AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: 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.