Program Director, UC Berkeley Extension; U

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Summer Sessions, Study Abroad, Lifelong Learning & University Extension (SSALLEX) is the extended education division of the University of California, Berkeley, and an essential part of the University's mission to extend UC Berkeley's research and scholarship to a global community.

SSALLEX is a vibrant and dynamic organization that enables more than 60,000 visiting, UC, and potential Cal students, parents, faculty, academic units, international business partners, and central campus service providers to engage in campus activities. The department provides more than 2,000 summer courses, fall freshmen programs, study abroad experiences, global internships, and year‑round programs or courses, lectures, special events, and interest circles for older adults.

The Program Director is responsible for implementing and managing the Science, Mathematics, and Biotechnology programs. This position supervises a team of Program Coordinators, Program Specialists, and Student Advisors to ensure academic quality and student success. In collaboration with Lead Instructors and Recruitment specialists, the Program Director manages instructor recruitment, onboarding, and relations.

This position manages program and course planning and scheduling, assessment processes, student conduct procedures, academic advising, budgeting, analysis, reporting, and inter and intra‑department communications. The Program Director also collaborates with Admissions Services, Student Services, and Career Services to provide excellent student support.

The First Review Date for this job is July 27, 2026. For full consideration, please apply by the first review date.

• Establishes evaluation criteria for measuring desired results and impact.
• Manages academic quality assurance and improvement processes as defined by academic leadership, including implementing standards for course preparation, assessment, and evaluation. Under the direction of the Department Director, manages regular meetings with advisory committees and program instructors to discuss ongoing quality improvement.
• Manages resolution process for academic issues with instructors, students, and partners. Manages student conduct processes in collaboration with colleagues from academic and administrative departments. Provides regular reports on results to the Department Director.
• Uses considerable discretion to determine methods and procedures for current and new course offerings and topics.
• Under the guidance of the Assistant Dean for Public Programs, collaborates closely with program directors and program managers in the department to ensure standardization of quality and administration processes across programs.
• Plans and develops programs and…