Director, Berkeley Business Academy for Youth (B-BAY) (4169U) - Haas School of Business 85572About Berkeley

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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 our website.

The Berkeley Business Academy for Youth (B-BAY) introduces middle and high school students to the business world every year. Students are given an opportunity to experience campus life at UC Berkeley. The program fosters creativity, innovation, and collaboration through a project based curriculum. The B-BAY program is part of the Institute for Business and Social Impact (IBSI) at the Haas School of Business. The Institute's mission is to inspire and empower members of the Berkeley-Haas community to develop innovative solutions to pressing social and environmental challenges.

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: April 28, 2026
Responsibilities

The B-BAY Director is responsible for the overall leadership, strategy, and management of the B-BAY program, including the development and execution of high-quality in-person and online entrepreneurship education programs as well as the cultivation and maintenance of relationships with a wide variety of domestic and international organizations and families. This includes administering all finance, human resources, facilities, and other activities for a small academic program. The Director oversees program operations, enrollment strategy, partnerships, and revenue generation to ensure the continued growth, quality, and financial sustainability of BBAY, including developing and organizing conferences and other public forums. Works under direction to establish agenda, funding, objectives.

Program Management, Strategy, and Oversight:

• Lead the planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of the B-BAY program.
• Develop and implement program plans, policies, and operational processes to support effective program delivery.
• Lead student recruitment and enrollment strategies to maintain strong program participation.
• Maintain working knowledge of curriculum content to support instructors and ensure program continuity when needed.
• Build and maintain relationships with key program stakeholders including program alumni, schools, students, families, and campus partners.
• Identify, assess, and manage operational risks related to student safety, program delivery, and compliance with university policies governing youth programs. Implement appropriate mitigation strategies and response protocols when issues arise.

Staff Supervision and Mentorship:

• Provide guidance and oversight to program staff and student leaders.
• Supervise and mentor Program Managers, Program Coordinators, and student workers, to support effective program delivery and a positive learning environment.

External Affairs and Partnerships:

• Support outreach and partnership development to sustain program enrollment and visibility.
• Develop and maintain relationships with schools, organizations, and partner institutions on campus, domestically and internationally.
• Represent B-BAY at outreach events, fairs, and partner meetings to promote the program and recruit participants.
• Collaborate with internal campus partners to identify opportunities for new youth programming initiatives.
• Support development and implementation of marketing and outreach strategies.
• Participate in outreach travel and presentations as needed.

Financial Planning and Revenue Generation:

• Support financial sustainability of the program.
• Develop and manage the annual program budget, monitoring revenues and expenditures to ensure financial sustainability.
• In consultation with the IBSI Executive Director, develop enrollment and pricing strategies that support program sustainability and long-term growth.
• Identify opportunities to sustain and grow program revenue, including expanding existing programs, developing new program offerings, and designing custom or bespoke youth entrepreneurship programs in collaboration with partner organizations and schools.

Program Evaluation and Improvement:

• Assess program outcomes and implement improvements to strengthen program quality and impact.
• Evaluate program effectiveness using participant feedback, enrollment trends, learning outcomes, and input from key stakeholders including students, families, instructors, and partner organizations.
• Analyze program data and prepare summary reports to identify areas for improvement and inform program design, and operational adjustments.
• Identify and integrate instructional technologies to improve learning design and enhance program curriculum
• Contribute to IBSI's broader mission to advance social impact by ensuring B-BAY programming fosters entrepreneurship, leadership, and exposure to business as a tool for positive societal change.

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.

Required Qualifications

• Academic background and experience in selected area of research preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of administrative, budgetary, human resources and financial principles and practices.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong ability to think creatively and independently on concepts requiring advanced analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse groups to achieve results.
• Strong ability to work collaboratively with internal and external peers and managers.
• Demonstrated fundraising experience.
• Bachelor'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 salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $82,800 - $116,300

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

Other Information

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.
How to Apply

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

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.


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