Associate Director, Alumni Engagement Initiatives (6299U), Haas School of Business - #83471

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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 Development and Alumni Relations (DAR) team at Berkeley Haas engages and cultivates alumni, parents, friends, corporations and foundations to advance the vision and mission of the school, inviting these key constituencies to provide volunteer leadership and make philanthropic investments in support of the school's students, faculty, and programs. The Development team cultivates prospective donors, both nationally and internationally, to inspire transformational gifts in support of Berkeley Haas and provides staff support for high-level volunteer groups, such as the Berkeley Haas Advisory Board. With over 45,000 living alumni, the Alumni Relations team develops and builds greater awareness for career services, lifelong learning, and networking resources to support the engagement, learning, and connectedness of Berkeley Haas alumni.

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: 01/19/2026.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Senior Director, Alumni Relations the Associate Director, Alumni Engagement Initiatives supports the development and implementation of alumni engagement programs that connect alumni to volunteer opportunities to deepen their engagement with the Haas School of Business.

As the internal coordinator for the Alumni Volunteer Engagement Program Initiative, they match alumni with volunteer requests from faculty, student clubs, Centers and Institutes, and other Haas units. They will also develop, manage, and grow a volunteer database to strengthen alumni volunteer engagement.

The Associate Director tracks and reports Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for alumni engagement and identifies new technical efficiencies to improve these processes. Additionally, they contribute to the strategic and operational functions of the Alumni Relations team by supporting the management of MBA reunion volunteers, and serve as the primary contact for alumni inquiries overseeing the alumni@haas inbox and online alumni platforms such as LinkedIn, My Berkeley Online Portal, and CalNet and supporting initiatives that advance Alumni Relations priorities.

Volunteer Engagement Program Operations

• Operational and logistical management of the Alumni Volunteer Engagement Program Initiative, facilitating alumni participation in short- and long-term volunteer roles (e.g., speakers, panelists, mentors, judges) in partnership with faculty, student clubs, and other Haas entities.
• Ensure smooth execution, track participation, solicit feedback and explore opportunities for program growth and improvement.
• Oversee program marketing and communications, proactively collaborating with internal stakeholders including faculty, staff, students, and other departments, to identify and promote volunteer opportunities that strengthen alumni-school connections and encourage engagement.
• Maintain and grow the alumni volunteer database to identify and match alumni to volunteer opportunities, working closely with the Development and Alumni Relations team to enhance alumni volunteer engagement, and ensure accurate and effective alumni volunteer tracking and reporting.
• Serve as the liaison to faculty, research centers, institutes, and other Haas campus units such as the MBA Career Management Group, program offices, and Berkeley Executive Education for bespoke alumni volunteer needs.
• Ensure alumni placements align with institutional priorities and engagement goals.
• Collaborate with Haas development colleagues to engage and identify donors and prospects for volunteer opportunities aligned with Haas' mission and strategic priorities.
• Support Volunteer Engagement Program related initiatives, including the OneHaas alumni podcast.

Customer Service and Volunteer Leadership Program Support

• Support development, recruitment, and training MBA reunion and Class Engagement Officers volunteers, including promotion and communications to and on behalf of volunteer committees through newsletters, email campaigns, and promotional content that highlight class and reunion initiatives and programming.
• Provide administrative and logistical support for Alumni Board activities, including coordinating meeting logistics, preparing materials, and maintaining updated member records.
• Serve as the primary contact for alumni inquiries through the management of the alumni@haas inbox.
• Provide troubleshooting support for alumni services and benefits (e.g., CalNet, Slack, My Berkeley Online Portal), in collaboration with Haas Technology Solutions, University Development & Alumni Relations, and other campus partners.
• Approve alumni requests for the Berkeley Haas Alumni LinkedIn Group.
• Contribute to and support special initiatives advancing Alumni Relations strategic priorities.
• Coordinate and track the distribution of materials, gifts, and swag for alumni volunteers and engagement initiatives.

Alumni Volunteer Engagement Data Analysis & Reporting

• In partnership with other members of the Alumni Relations team track volunteer programs and metrics to strengthen alumni connections and engagement across all Haas degree programs.
• Oversee the collection and reporting of volunteer alumni engagement data from campus partners, ensuring accurate reporting and tracking in the Cal Advancement Data System (CADS).
• Manage inbound requests from campus stakeholders seeking alumni engagement data.
• Maintains, collaborates, and deploys, as needed, tools to further information and data sharing and technical efficiencies to promote accurate engagement tracking and reporting.
• Work in partnership with the Information Strategy & Analytics team to collect, support, and maintain data integrity and reporting while generating insights from volunteer engagement key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Strong project management skills, a data-driven approach, and excellent communication and customer service skills to effective manage and evaluate program effectiveness, track engagement metrics, and promote participation across all levels of the organization.

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

• Strategic planner with project management expertise, including developing project plans, managing schedules, tracking key milestones, and conducting in-depth evaluations to optimize programs and initiatives.
• Advanced time management skills, effectively prioritizing competing deadlines and overseeing multiple high-impact projects with exceptional attention to detail.
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to produce well-structured and audience-appropriate materials.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and solve problems independently, exercising sound judgment and decision-making to anticipate, address, and mitigate challenges, while keeping leadership informed as needed.
• Ability and interest to learn and optimize new software platforms and technical solutions.
• Strong data management and reporting skills with the ability to maintain data accuracy, analyze trends, and improve reporting efficiency.
• Experience with and knowledge of CRM database platforms and demonstrated expertise with spreadsheets and other analytics tools including Smartsheet, Qualtrics, and Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets.
• Familiarity with marketing, communications, and outreach strategies to support volunteer recruitment and engagement.
• Experience in alumni engagement, volunteer management, or a related field involving relationship-building and stakeholder engagement.
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends, with advance notice, to support key events and initiatives.
• 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

• Familiarity with CASE (Council for Advancement and Support of Education) standards of alumni and volunteer engagement.
• Knowledge of fundraising/philanthropy and donor relations concepts, principles, and practices.
• Experience with Linkedin Sales Navigator, Slack, Wordpress, Canva, or other content creation platforms
• Knowledge of or can quickly learn about UC Berkeley's and the Haas School's vision, mission, goals, objectives, achievements and infrastructure.

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 $74,700.00 - $103,800.00

• 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 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.

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.