| At the University of California, Berkeley, we are committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience and opportunity, and ensures that students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel safe, welcome and included. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty and staff. The University of California, Berkeley, is one of the world’s leading institutions of higher education, distinguished by its combination of internationally recognized academic and research excellence; the transformative opportunity it provides to a large and diverse student body; its public mission and commitment to equity and social justice; and its roots in the California experience, animated by such values as innovation, questioning the status quo, and respect for the environment and nature. Since its founding in 1868, Berkeley has fueled a perpetual renaissance, generating unparalleled intellectual, economic and social value in California, the United States and the world. We are looking for equity-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. When you join the team at Berkeley, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among faculty, staff, students and community partners. In deciding whether to apply for a position at Berkeley, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with our Guiding Values and Principles, our Principles of Community, and our Strategic Plan. At UC Berkeley, we believe that learning is a fundamental part of working, and our goal is for everyone on the Berkeley campus to feel supported and equipped to realize their full potential. We actively support this by providing all of our staff employees with at least 80 hours (10 days) of paid time per year to engage in professional development activities. To find out more about how you can grow your career at UC Berkeley, visit grow.berkeley.edu. Departmental Overview UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business offers a unique opportunity to champion new ideas, collaborate across boundaries, and continually learn in a workplace committed to increasing diversity and creating a welcoming environment for all. Our distinctive culture is captured within our four Defining Leadership Principles: Question the Status Quo, Confidence Without Attitude, Students Always, and Beyond Yourself. These principles distinguish Berkeley Haas as a unique environment, conducive to teamwork, collaboration, and career growth. For more information about the Haas School of Business visit: https://haas.berkeley.edu/about/ The M.E.T. Program is a simultaneous degree program where students earn undergraduate degrees from both UC Berkeley's College of Engineering and the Haas School of Business. World class instruction, Silicon Valley industry interface combined with academic and career coaching, our students graduate as industry visionaries ready to start their own companies, lead innovation inside global firms and contribute to social impact ventures. 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: 09/19/2024. Responsibilities Develops and implements programs for student outreach and recruitment while continually uplifting the admissions process for the M.E.T. Program and in partnership with UC Berkeley, the Haas School of Business and the College of Engineering in collaboration with appropriate constituents and communities; educates the public about admissions requirements, policies and processes as it relates to the UC Berkeley Management, Entrepreneurship & Technology Program. The person in the role with handle admissions, marketing and engagement inquiries from potential students, the college preparatory community, counselors, community-based organizations and the public at large. - Exercises professional judgment in reviewing, evaluating, and recommending applicants for admission using established guidelines.
- Maintains confidentiality and secures student records.
- Coordinates and supports Admissions events to enhance recruitment and yield.
- Hosts recruitment activities (virtually and in person), including planning, prepping, representing MET at the events, and providing accurate and engaging activities and information.
- Strategizes and builds outreach and admissions plans alongside campus partners to grow and facilitate a diverse population of applicants, including partnering with Development and Alumni Relations as appropriate.
- Responsible for setting dates, communicating details and scheduling for admissions reading cycle annually with campus partners, seasonal readers and M.E.T. Team.
- Attends local events as assigned to provide logistical support and to provide information about M.E.T. to individuals and to groups.
- Services as liaison between students, parents, M.E.T, community agencies, and Berkeley Haas.
- May create and/or update template messages for use in responding to general inquiries from the public;
- Provides substantive information and guidance on admissions requirements, application process, M.E.T. curricula, planning visits, scheduling appointments, prerequisite courses, financial aid, resources, career opportunities and other information.
- Works closely with Financial Aid to provide assistance as needed.
- Updates website, presentations and printed marketing materials that discuss admissions guidelines and events and M.E.T.
- Program activities for presentation to the general public, potential students and current M.E.T. student community.
- Works closely with the Events team and MarComm as needed.
- Coordinates updates from student groups, faculty, and others to annual or periodic communication pieces.
- Prepares analyses and reports on events and other activities, identifying issues/trends/opportunities by examining information about inquiries and making recommendations for improvements as needed.
- Consults with experienced level staff or faculty to review more complex applications.
- Manages and provides day to day oversight of the M.E.T. pre-collegiate summer program (M.E.T. Innovation Academy), including pre-program marketing and outreach, support of hiring program staff, contract negotiations, and other duties as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Professional Learning and Growth - Embraces the principle of being a "student always" by engaging in opportunities for training, workshops, seminars, continuing education pertinent to the position, or at the suggestion of the supervisor.
- Actively contributes to a team environment that fosters and promotes a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) within the unit and at Haas.
- Engages in ongoing education to promote diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging by completing University sponsored certifications & training sessions (Ie: MEP Workshop, Implicit Bias Certification, LinkedIn Learning workshops, and other workshops & seminars offered by the University or Haas, as they are made available) or by engaging in external seminars & resources related to DEIB.
- Exemplifies Haas' four Defining Leadership Principles: (1) Question the status quo; (2) Confidence without attitude; (3) Students always; and (4) Beyond yourself.
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. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For more information about your rights as an applicant, please see the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission poster. The University of California's Affirmative action policy. The University of California's Anti-Discrimination policy. |