Program Manager, Virtual Programs

Application First Review Date:
August 14, 2026

The Program Manager oversees the development, management, and delivery of the Berkeley Business Academy for Youth (B-BAY) virtual programs, which provide high school students with remote, hands‑on learning in entrepreneurship and business fundamentals. This position is responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing all aspects of the program, including curriculum support, student engagement, instructor and staff coordination, program operations, communications, and evaluation.

This role ensures that B-BAY’s virtual programs are well organized, engaging, and aligned with the program’s broader mission of introducing students to entrepreneurship, innovation, leadership, and the Berkeley Haas learning community.

Oversees the development and management of the multiple, virtual High School & Middle School programs - 30%

• Attract a diverse group of highly qualified students who apply to and ultimately enroll in B-BAY programs by marketing the program to likely enrollees, including reading and scoring student program applications.
• Identify and procure all necessary forms, waivers, and instructional materials to ensure student participants and volunteers comply with all UC safety procedures and Risk Management protocols.
• Ensure adherence to budget, including tracking operational expenditures to meet revenue generation goals.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive communications strategy spanning fall and spring semesters, including regular program updates, newsletters, and promotional content for students, alumni, and the Haas community.

Make recommendations for changes to programming and/or development of new activities and services while researching and integrating innovative edtech solutions - 25%

• Recruit faculty, PhD students, outside lecturers, and volunteers to deliver program content.
• Develop and continuously refine extensive and comprehensive curriculum materials for segments not taught by faculty, and syllabus for B-BAY academic year programs (fall and spring semesters).
• Research, evaluate, and implement edtech learning and instruction technologies to enhance program delivery and student engagement.
• Stay current on emerging educational technology trends and lead implementation and training for adopted technologies.
• Observe and solicit ongoing feedback from all B-BAY academic year programs and make recommendations for future programming.
• Collaborate with B-BAY Program Director and Summer Program Manager on all aspects of the program, including syllabus development, student marketing/recruitment, application review, remote instruction platform delivery, and faculty liaison.

Supervise student and volunteer staff; provide ongoing coaching and support for B-BAY program staff - 20%

• Identify, hire, and supervise B-BAY program staff who aid in program execution.
• Recruit volunteers who help deliver the B-BAY program, including undergraduate, MBA, and PhD students, as well as Boost@Haas participants.
• Provide extensive ongoing leadership, coaching, training, and support to B-BAY volunteers, faculty, and staff to ensure they understand youth development best practices, deliver programs that meet B-BAY's goals, and function smoothly as teams.
• Identify, recommend, and supervise work-study students who aid in administrative tasks.

Maintain and strengthen relationships with B-BAY alumni and the broader Haas community throughout the academic year - 10%

• Develop and maintain engagement with B-BAY alumni network through targeted outreach and communications
• Manage social media presence and digital content
• Create opportunities for alumni involvement in current programming as mentors, speakers, or volunteers
• Represent B-BAY within the Haas community and at relevant events

Professional Learning and Growth - 5%

• Embrace the principle of being a  student always  by engaging in opportunities for training, workshops, seminars, continuing education pertinent to the position, or at the suggestion of the supervisor.
• Actively contribute to a team environment that fosters and promotes a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) within the unit and at Haas.
• Engag…