Director, GradPro Career Development , Graduate Division

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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.

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.

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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.

Grad Pro 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. Grad Pro also works with departments and faculty on developing discipline‑specific professional development programming for graduate students. Grad Pro'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.

Under the direction of the Assistant Dean for Professional Development, this position functions as the day‑to‑day program manager of Grad Pro. Located within the Graduate Division's Graduate Professional Development unit, Grad Pro 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 campus wide 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.

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

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