Student Growth and Career Readiness Director

Cal Alumni Association; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

403(b) retirement plan with company-m–

Job summary

Cal Alumni Association seeks a Student Development Director to lead a multi-staff student service unit, scale internship programs, and oversee stipends and campus partnerships at UC Berkeley. The role drives professional growth for students, aligns with UC Berkeley financial aid guidelines, and shapes the student experience in a high-visibility campus setting.

The Director reports to the Senior Director - Facilities Operations and manages frontline staff, budgets, and a learning-lab style

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in student affairs, higher education administration, hospitality management, facilities operations, or front-office leadership.

Responsibilities

• Program architecture, workforce scaling, and student financial benefits oversight.
• Front desk personnel leadership and facility management.
• Spatial management and learning laboratory optimization.
• Budget oversight and compliance with university policies.
• Mentorship and performance reviews for student staff.

Skills

Experience in student affairs

Higher education administration

Hospitality management

Facilities operations

Front-office leadership

Strategic planning

Financial literacy

Communication

Job description

Cal Alumni Association seeks a Student Development Director to lead a multi-staff student service unit, scale internship programs, and oversee stipends and campus partnerships at UC Berkeley. The role drives professional growth for students, aligns with UC Berkeley financial aid guidelines, and shapes the student experience in a high-visibility campus setting.

The Director reports to the Senior Director - Facilities Operations and manages frontline staff, budgets, and a learning-lab style