Summer Online Project/Policy Analyst (5257C) Summer Sessions & Study Abroad #89662

University of California-Berkeley; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Berkeley is seeking a Summer Online Project/Policy Analyst to support Summer Sessions course offerings. The role focuses on online course development initiatives, student proctoring, and policy guidance to academic departments.

With over half of annual enrollments in online courses, the analyst helps refine policies to meet enrollment goals and enhance the student experience. Reporting to the SSALLEX division, you will collaborate with academic departments, the Office

Responsibilities

• Policy and proctoring guidance - 20%: Prepares directives, regulations, and guidance for departments, schedulers, instructors, and students to support Summer Sessions and enrollment objectives.
• Coordination and project management - 15%: Coordinates external and internal contacts, researches best practices, and provides technical guidance and quality oversight.

Job description

Job ID: 89662

Location: Main Campus-Berkeley

Full / Part Time: Full Time

About Berkeley

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Departmental Overview

Summer Sessions, Study Abroad, Lifelong Learning & University Extension (SSALLEX) is the extended education division of the University of California, Berkeley and an essential part of the Universitys mission to extend the research and scholarship of UC Berkeley to a global community.

SSALLEX is a vibrant and dynamic organization that enables more than 60,000 visiting, UC and potential Cal students; parents, faculty, academic units, international business partners, and central campus service providers engage in campus activities. The department provides more than 2,000 summer courses, fall freshmen programs, study abroad experiences, global internships, and year‑around programs or courses, lectures, special events and interest circles for older adults.

Position Summary

The Summer Online Project/Policy Analyst plays a key role in supporting policies, projects, and programs related to Summer Sessions course offerings. This position manages online course development initiatives, oversees student proctoring and support processes, and provides policy guidance to academic departments. With over 50% of annual Summer Sessions enrollments in online courses, the Summer Online Project/Policy Analyst contributes to the refinement of policies and processes in an effort to achieve enrollment goals, support academic departments, and improve the student experience.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: November 10, 2026. For full consideration, please apply on or before the first review date.

Responsibilities

Policy and Proctoring Guidance - 20%

• Prepares directives, regulations, technical guidance, and other instructions for issuance to academic departments, department schedulers, summer instructors, and students, as needed to support Summer Sessions initiatives and enrollment objectives. Implements process for approving/denying proctor requests from summer students who must take their final exam off‑site. Prepare policy and conduct analysis to ensure academic integrity standards are being upheld.

Coordination and Project Management - 15%

• Coordinates efforts with a variety of external and internal contacts including academic departments, students, summer instructors, the Center for Teaching and Learning, the Office of the Registrar, etc. Researches organizational structures, policies, and procedures and summarizes best practices in field. Provides technical guidance and quality