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Associate Director of Student Life & Leadership Development (4564C), Haas School of Business - 8295

Berkeley, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

The University of California, Berkeley is a world-leading institution known for its academic and research excellence. The Associate Director of Student Life & Leadership Development will support Full-Time MBA students by providing excellent co-curricular support and student services, focusing on event planning, leadership development, and advising student leaders.

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Responsibilities

The Full-time Associate Director of Student Life & Leadership Development is responsible for a broad range of activities that support students at the Haas School of Business

This position is service and student-oriented, with the primary goal to ensure that Full-Time MBA students receive excellent co-curricular support and superior student service

Major areas of responsibility are event planning, student services, communications, project management, and leadership development programming and advising

Advises student leaders on complex and sensitive issues

Brings extensive knowledge to a student-generated field of interest

Supports, guides and mentors students in formulating projects related to those issues

Guides students in interactions with campus leaders and represents students on various issue when appropriate

Coaches student leaders on communication and leadership skills

Advises, coaches and supports MBA student government leaders and MBA club leaders

Plans and presents club leader workshops

Creates and updates resource materials for club leaders

Advises and supports student leaders in planning events and managing risk

Serves as the primary advisor to key clubs managing major semester events such as conferences and case competitions

Advises club leaders on fundraising and club stewardship

Independently provides the full range of support services for student programs

Plans and delivers MBA student support services throughout the student lifecycle from pre-orientation through graduation

Contributes to student communications including email, newsletters, websites and social media

Ensures existing services and programs are well-planned and organized

Assesses, creates and delivers new services both in person and via new platforms as student services needs evolve

Manages a large student services business or multiple services

Recommends new business opportunities

Participates in long-range planning and development and new initiatives

Strategically plans for the current and future student services needs of over 600 MBA students annually

Forms partnerships and works collaboratively with other departments within the Haas School and UC Berkeley

Works with external resource providers to ensure student needs are anticipated, understood, and met with a high level of service

Proposes pilots and implements new student service initiatives to meet emerging needs

Independently resolves moderate complex individual cases regarding MBA student affairs or student life

Advises students on health, wellness and safety issues making referrals as needed

Answers questions and resolves issues related to policies regarding co-curricular activities

Answers questions, resolves issues and makes referrals regarding student life outside the classroom

Advises, coaches, and facilitates resolution of misunderstandings and/or disagreements between students

Helps to ensure all students feel a sense of belonging

Provides ongoing transformational advising and leadership development to student leaders participating in student government, co-curricular programs and/or organizations on a wide range of issues

Serves as the inclusive lead for the program office supporting Consortium students and affinity clubs

Educates the program office team on key topics relevant to inclusion and belonging

Provides recommendations, reports, and metrics on feasibility of new and current programs that enhance the student experience

Through formal survey and informal feedback on processes

Continuously monitors, assesses and reports on the success of Program Office initiatives which includes: Pre-orientation processes and programming, orientation programming, program office communications to students including newsletters, websites and emails, programs and for student leadership development, student engagement and morale events and commencement

Develops And Maintains Relationships With a Variety Of Groups Of Internal And External Organizational Stakeholders Critical To Program And Student Success

These Include Those At The Haas School Of Business And In The Broader Community As Follows: Full-time MBA Admissions, Financial Aid, Registrar, Other MBA Program Offices, Dean's Office, Haas Technology Solutions, Haas Events & Space Management Team, Career Management Group, Berkeley International Office, University Health Services, Path to Care

Administers a limited public service program providing services such as working with outside agencies to refer for student volunteer opportunities

Advises and supports the MBA community service club

Ensures planning and coordination of volunteer service during orientation

Manages internal data systems and coordinates the recording of student service hours for volunteer recognition at graduation

Professional Learning and Growth: Actively contributes to a team environment that fosters and promotes a culture of belonging for all, within the unit and at Haas

Exemplifies Haas' four Defining Leadership Principles: (1) Question the status quo; (2) Confidence without attitude; (3) Students always; and (4) Beyond yourself

Completes required training on time and engages in opportunities for learning pertinent to the position or at the suggestion of the supervisor

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

AdvisingCounseling techniquesStudent Affairs specializationProject managementAnalytical skillsMS Office Suite proficiencyCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsTeam collaborationActive listeningFlexibility

Required

Thorough knowledge of advising and counseling techniques

Thorough knowledge of Student Affairs/Student Life specialization

Service oriented, demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaborate with individuals and groups from a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives

Abilities in project management, problem identification and reasoning skills

Excellent analytical skills, demonstrating critical thinking skills in problem identification and reasoning

Works independently, with minimal supervision while demonstrating excellent multi-tasking skills

Must be able to establish priorities, meet deadlines, and work as part of a team

Proficiency with MS Office Suite & Google documents, spreadsheets and forms and can quickly and easily adapt to new technologies

Flexibility to work evenings and weekends for student events

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Demonstrates active listening and displays a finesse in maintaining cooperative relationships with other departments, programs, universities, community organizations and other institutions

Excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrating a desire to establish and maintain positive & professional working relationships with colleagues, students and team members

Exemplifies Haas' four Defining Leadership Principles: (1) Question the status quo; (2) Confidence without attitude; (3) Students always; and (4) Beyond yourself

Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training