Senior Events & Operations Lead, Undergraduate Programs

University of California, Berkeley; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 37,084 - 49,882; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Berkeley in Berkeley is seeking an Assistant Director of Events and Operations for the Haas Undergraduate Program. You will manage travel, reimbursements, and logistics for major events, while supporting student services and program operations.

The role emphasizes collaboration with faculty and student leaders, strong planning skills, and the ability to coordinate cross‑functional teams in a university setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related area or equivalent experience.
• Experience in operations, reimbursements, and events.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a resource for students and staff; forward inquiries as needed.
• Manage Travel & Entertainment processes for staff development.
• Coordinate large annual program events and student affairs programs.
• Support international and domestic case competition training with leadership.
• Advise student leaders on event planning and room reservations.
• Handle all student and staff reimbursement requests and processing.
• Maintain knowledge of Undergraduate Program processes and policies.

Skills

Operations management

Reimbursement reconciliation

Event planning

Advising techniques

Communication skills

Multicultural competence

University rules knowledge

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or related field

Tools

Bearbuy

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Canva

Job description

University of California, Berkeley in Berkeley is seeking an Assistant Director of Events and Operations for the Haas Undergraduate Program. You will manage travel, reimbursements, and logistics for major events, while supporting student services and program operations.

The role emphasizes collaboration with faculty and student leaders, strong planning skills, and the ability to coordinate cross‑functional teams in a university setting.