Employer Relations & Events Manager , Haas School of Business

Employer Relations & Events Manager (6292U), Haas School of Business

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 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 makes 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.

UC Berkeley Haas, as the second oldest business school in the United States, has been redefining business education since 1898. Situated in the heart of Bay Area innovation, we develop leaders who challenge assumptions and make business better. Our “One Haas” culture is collaborative and unified, bound by four Defining Leadership Principles:
Question the Status Quo, Confidence Without Attitude, Students Always, and Beyond Yourself.

The First Review Date for this job is: 12/23/2025. For full consideration, please apply by 01/05/2026.

• Plan and manage medium to moderately complex events involving guests from multiple sources such as private sector corporate partners, alumni, and interested parties identified by the Office of Development and Alumni Relations.
• Responsible for strategic design and tactical delivery of CMG’s key events, and for building strong relationships with key corporate partners.
• Annual events include – Career programs during Orientation, Tech Networking Night, Investment Banking Networking Nights, Consulting Takeover Days, Industry Micro Mixers, and Faculty & Alumni Coffee Chats.
• Consult with CMG and other Haas departments on all details regarding events and event planning.
• Act as the central point of contact for all event‑related activity, and represent the CMG for all school‑wide event planning purposes.
• Develop and implement event budgets.
• Leverage historical data, UC policies, and vendor RFPs to create event budgets ahead of the annual department budget planning cycle, and then manage these budgets when events are held.
• Commit the financial resources of the University through contracts or agreements and be responsible for reconciliation of department purchasing card.
• Ensure smooth‑running, effective events, including successfully recognizing and resolving potential and real problems in a timely manner using tact, sensitivity, discretion and political acumen.
• Assist in CMG marketing, as needed, including but not limited to digital and physical assets.
• Plan, organize and identify real and potential event locations and vendors, within the scope of UC Event Management policies and guidelines, and designated event budgets.
• Determine and coordinate staffing needs for each event.
• Contribute to and participate in long‑range unit event planning.
• Lead the annual CMG planning process around events, and provide recommendations for improvements and changes based on predetermined event objectives and follow‑up surveys developed in partnership with the Assistant Dean of CMG and other team members.

• Actively contribute to a team environment that fosters and promotes a culture of belonging for all.
• Exemplify Haas’ four Defining Leadership Principles:
  Question the status quo;
  Confidence without attitude;
  Students always; and Beyond yourself.
• Complete required training on time and engage in opportunities for learning pertinent to the position or at the suggestion of the supervisor.

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of event planning and public relations concepts, principles, and practices.
• Quickly learn University policies and procedures related to facility use, event management, and presentation.
• Demonstrate good judgment in decision‑making and event management.
• Experience effectively managing and…