Director of Global Experience (4546C), Haas School of Business - #83628

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Departmental Overview

As the second oldest business school in the United States, UC Berkeley Haas has been redefining business education since 1898. Situated in the heart of Bay Area innovation and rooted in UC Berkeley's public mission, we're a place where ambition meets purpose and innovation meets impact. We develop leaders who challenge assumptions, ask the right questions, and make business better. What sets us apart is our focus on the human edge: judgment, rigor, ingenuity, conviction, and confidence. Our "One Haas" culture is collaborative and unified, bound by four Defining Leadership Principles: Question the Status Quo, Confidence Without Attitude, Students Always, Beyond Yourself. Join us in moving business and society forward.

For more information about the Haas School of Business visit: https://haas.berkeley.edu/about/

The Haas Undergraduate Programs Office oversees the admissions, academics and student affairs for four undergraduate business programs, which include the Spieker Undergraduate Business Program, the Global Management Program (GMP), the Management, Entrepreneurship & Technology Program (M.E.T.) and the Robinson Life Sciences, Business and Entrepreneurship Program (LSBE).

These programs enroll more than 1200 undergraduate business majors across four years.

For more information about the Haas Undergraduate Programs, see here: https://haas.berkeley.edu/undergrad/

The Haas School of Business embraces flexible working arrangements for its employees. Exact arrangements are determined in partnership with your supervisor to meet role responsibilities and department needs, and are subject to change.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: 01/23/2026.

Responsibilities

The Haas Undergraduate Programs Director of Global Experience holds a pivotal role at the Haas School of Business, overseeing a diverse array of responsibilities aimed at facilitating students' academic journey.

Reporting to the Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Programs, the Director of Global Experience will lead the planning, launch and execution of the newest iteration of the Global Management Program. Additionally, the Director of Global Experience will work with Haas faculty to plan and execute on summer study abroad courses, will provide Study Abroad programming and advising to Haas students from all four Haas Undergraduate Business Programs, will provide high quality academic advising to reciprocity students who are studying at Haas for a semester or the academic year and will plan and execute the Haas Case Competition experience.

Central to this role is strategic program management, personalized academic advising, and fostering strong partnerships with both on-campus and off-campus stakeholders. Engagement with campus partners guides an informative approach on program and caseload management. The focus is on enhancing the academic experience including making appropriate educational choices and decisions, conducting informational sessions about study abroad options and providing guidance to students and faculty on policy & procedures. In addition, the Director of Global Experience works to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction among the program's various constituencies; provides general academic services support, as well as other duties as directed by the Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Programs.

Global Management Program (GMP) Lead:

• Plans and executes a strong GMP student experience that includes stakeholder management, recruitment and admissions, orientation sessions, immersive company and cultural visits and guest speakers during the semester abroad; and a welcome upon their return from the semester abroad; GMP-specific co-curricular training sessions that focus on career development and exploration across the four year program; strong academic advising and planning commencement celebration.
• Works closely with the GMP student board to advise and support student-initiated programing.
• Applying professional Student Development concepts, leads and manages the full range of student services to the student population served by the organization, including the following:
• Manages stakeholder relationships connected to the launch and execution of the new iteration of the Global Management Program, including connection with UCEAP, Berkeley Study Abroad, international university contacts, and third party study abroad providers.
• Recruitment and Admissions: Works with the UG Admissions team to plan and implement outreach programs and information sessions for Global Management Program (GMP) students.
• Advises prospective applicants on necessary academic preparation; appropriateness of program as it pertains to the prospective applicant's goals; utilizing in-depth knowledge of the organization's admissions criteria, helps evaluate applicants for admissions; evaluates domestic and international transcripts for degree eligibility; provide guidance and strategy to initiate and arrange student recruitment visits to Berkeley (leveraging GMP student leadership).
• Manages Global Management Program as lead academic advisor and enrollment coordinator; determines completion of the Global Management Concentration and works in collaboration with the Director of Academic Affairs, Berkeley Study Abroad, the study abroad provider and international university stakeholders.
• Advises Assistant Dean and Faculty Director on formulation of college policies needing clarification and identifying solutions; recommends new or changed policies; and recommends solutions to organization's problems without precedent.
• Oversees the GMP Student Board and their community building activities, which includes budget recommendations and leadership development.
• Launch and manage the GMP Alumni Chapter, connecting GMP alumni and fostering opportunities for them to continue engagement with campus and current students.
• Partners with the Haas Development and Alumni Relations team to cultivate and maintain financial support of the Global Management Program.

Haas Case Competition Lead:

• Plans and executes the Haas undergraduate case competition program, which includes:
• Selecting and training Haas upper division students to compete in external case competitions, hosted by international and domestic universities (approximately 3-4 teams per year).
• Managing UGBA199, the training course that provides preparation for the case teams to engage in best practices around case analysis, case presentation, team dynamics and cultural relevancy in international business environments.
• Oversees enrollment and execution of the skills modules within the course; recruits and trains student coaches. Provides opportunities for iterative feedback from the student participants, faculty partners and staff advisors.
• Makes and executes on recommendations on improvements for the training and overall program management.
• Working with the Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Programs to select and train staff and faculty advisors to coach and accompany teams at international and domestic case competitions.
• Acting as a staff advisor to a minimum of one case competition per academic year.
• Partners with the Haas Development and Alumni Relations team to cultivate and maintain financial support of the Case Competition Program.

Study Abroad Management and Advising

• Manages orientations and info sessions for Global Management students and Haas reciprocity students.
• Advises reciprocity students on program choice and course load. Reviews syllabus, transcripts and Academic Planning Forms.
• Works closely with University of California, Education Abroad Program (UCEAP) head office and Berkeley Study Abroad teams.
• Collaborates with Haas Academics Advisors, determines eligibility for study abroad courses in relation to Haas degree requirements by reviewing course syllabi as it pertains to degree requirements.
• Updates eligible courses into the student Academic Progress Report.
• Guide faculty members to create their own Travel Study Program in conjunction with Berkeley Study Abroad and the Academic Senate.
• Facilitates and manages the selection and distribution of the Tom Tusher Scholarship Application.
• Manages concurrent enrollment according to program policies via Student Information Systems (SIS) and collaboration with Berkeley Haas Global Access Program (BHGAP) teams.
• Provide statistical reports as needed and maintain historical data.

Special Projects

• Assist Haas Undergraduate Programs Assistant Dean and other staff with on-going special projects, pilots and strategic initiatives.
• Work on special programs as assigned.
• Attend classes that will enhance professional expertise.
• Serve on departmental and campus-wide committees as appropriate.
• Participate in activities that enhance the campus community and/or larger community to further University service.

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.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in supporting international education experience at the undergraduate or graduate level.
• Experience with formal academic advising and counseling techniques with undergraduate or graduate populations.
• Experience with planning and executing co-curricular activities or events for undergraduate or graduate students.
• Skills in judgment and decision-making, problem solving, identifying measures of system performance and the actions to improve performance.
• Ability in problem identification, problem framing and reasoning, planning for course of action, and providing reports that require critical analysis of data.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex situations and issues, understand and summarize them, and formulate an appropriate course of action in conjunction with appropriate constituencies.
• Ability to work diplomatically with faculty and students during difficult situations.
• Ability to synthesize and then analyze data from research, reviews and surveys.
• Ability to develop original ideas to solve problems.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaborate with individuals and groups from a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
• 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.

Education/Training

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in creating and executing faculty-led study abroad experiences at the undergraduate or graduate level.
• Experience in development and/or fundraising for non-profit and/or educational organizations
• Knowledge of and/or can quickly learn university processes and procedures, rules and regulations.
• 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 $85,000.00 - $104,000.00.

• This is a full-time (40 hours/week), career position that is eligible for UC Benefits.
• This is an exempt monthly-paid position.

How to Apply

• To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.

Other Information

• This position will be governed by the terms and conditions in the agreement for the Student Services Advising Professionals, represented by the UAW.
• 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.

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.

Mandated Reporter

This position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter required to report the observed or suspected abuse or neglect of children, dependent adults, or elders to designated law enforcement or social service agencies. We reserve the right to make employment contingent upon completion of signed statements acknowledging the responsibilities of a Mandated Reporter.

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.