Director, GradPro Career Development (4517C), Graduate Division - #84354

At the University of California, Berkeley, we are dedicated to fostering a community where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty and staff.

As a world-leading institution, Berkeley is known for its academic and research excellence, public mission, diverse student body, and commitment to equity and social justice. Since our founding in 1868, we have driven innovation, creating global intellectual, economic and social value.

We are looking for applicants who reflect California's diversity and want to be part of an inclusive, equity-focused community that views education as a matter of social justice. Please consider whether your values align with our Guiding Values and Principles, Principles of Community, and Strategic Plan.

At UC Berkeley, we believe that learning is a fundamental part of working, and provide space for supportive colleague communities via numerous employee resource groups (staff organizations). 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 full-time staff employees with at least 80 hours (10 days) of paid time per year to engage in professional development activities. Find out more about how you can grow your career at UC Berkeley.

Departmental Overview

The Graduate Division works to guide and assist students from the moment of application for admission, through the various milestones of their programs, to the completion of their degree requirements. We provide academic, personal, and professional support services that are vital to the everyday well-being and life-long successes of Berkeley master's, professional, and doctoral students.

As the authoritative resource and chief advocate for graduate education, the Graduate Division ensures the equitable administration of policies governing graduate studies across Berkeley's 14 schools and colleges. As the administrative arm of the Academic Senate's Graduate Council, we partner with the faculty and staff of each program and the deans of each school and college to maintain the world-renowned quality of Berkeley's graduate education.

The Graduate Division is committed to expanding the diversity of Berkeley's student body and supporting students from all backgrounds, especially those from underrepresented groups, in their academic, personal and professional journeys.

GradPro is the campus graduate student career development resource hub. This office supports graduate students through all stages of exploring and preparing for a wide range of careers, within and beyond academia. GradPro also works with departments and faculty on developing discipline-specific professional development programming for graduate students.

GradPro's work is guided by the policies of the Graduate Council and its Advisory Committee for Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Scholar Professional Development. The Director reports to the Assistant Dean for Professional Development.

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Assistant Dean for Professional Development, this position functions as the day-to-day program manager of GradPro. Located within the Graduate Division's Graduate Professional Development unit, GradPro offers advising, workshops, presentations, and administrative services in support of graduate professional development and career exploration to graduate students, faculty, academic departments, and student organizations.

This position functions as the campuswide outreach, advising, and coordination hub for graduate professional development and career exploration resources and initiatives. This position is responsible for promoting professional and career development through outreach, communications, and resource development at all levels of campus, and also serves as the Graduate Division liaison to relevant internal and external partners.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: 03/04/2026. For full consideration please apply by 03/11/2026.

Responsibilities

• Hires, trains, and supervises a team of 4 graduate student Professional Development Liaisons (PDLs) for outreach, advising, and communications.
• Manages program improvement processes.
• Researches, designs, and develops presentations, workshops and programs to connect students with professional development and career exploration resources to assist them in meeting their professional development and career planning needs.
• Conducts departmental outreach to design and launch career exploration programming.
• Presents sensitive information about needs assessment and graduate student survey results to department chairs, graduate advisers, staff, and graduate students.
• Oversees communications, including bimonthly Professional Development Digest, and resource development, and uses thorough knowledge of career exploration resources and systems to improve and redesign websites and other supporting technologies.
• Develops and oversees delivery of broad and complex professional development and career exploration focused programs and events in collaboration with campus partners and constituents.
• Provides and oversees career exploration counseling in particularly complex areas that require specialized expertise, such as PhD students who are investigating either academic careers or those outside academia.
• Researches and informs senior leadership about emerging trends in graduate professional development and career exploration nationally and within the UC system; and new internships and professional development opportunities for Berkeley graduate students.
• Gives input to Senate committees on policies and procedures impacting graduate student professional development and career exploration.
• Assists graduate students in establishing new relationships with alumni, corporations and other organizations related to career services for students and alumni to promote experiential professional development and career exploration opportunities and enhance the campus's relationship with outside organizations.
• Participates in Graduate Division staff meetings, retreats and professional development.
• Other duties as determined by the supervisor.

Required Qualifications

• Advanced skills in successfully mentoring and supervising the work of junior colleagues.
• Advanced knowledge of career services, employer, alumni, and faculty needs and expectations, recruiting and staffing methods, employment trends and can quickly learn UC programs.
• Advanced skills in problem identification and analysis; project design, management and assessment; making presentations to a variety of audiences; oral and written communication.
• Advanced skills in fostering and maintaining collaborations across a wide range of units and campus partners.
• Strong skills in digital communication, including updating and maintaining websites
• Demonstrated advanced ability to work effectively and collaborate with individuals and groups from a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment that promotes collaboration and mutual respect among all members of the UC Berkeley community and its stakeholders.
• Advanced knowledge of the field of graduate student professional and career development and of current trends and effective practices in supporting graduate students as they prepare for careers.
• Advanced 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 $82,800.00 - $116,300.00.

• 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.
• This position is eligible for up to 40% hybrid work. Exact arrangements are determined in partnership with your supervisor to meet role responsibilities and department needs, and are subject to change.

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.