POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Date:
September 10, 2010
Posting Title:
Continuing Educator I, Program Director of Education
Requisition:
CE-EDU
Department:
UC Berkeley Extension, Education and Humanities
Location:
Berkeley, CA
Salary:
$65,136 (at 40% FTE)
Closing Date:
October 11, 2010
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Established by UC Berkeley in 1891, UC Berkeley Extension is one of the largest and oldest continuing education
operations in the United States. As a self-supporting organization, Extension offers more than 1,500 personal
enrichment and professional development classes in multiple locations around the San Francisco Bay Area and online.
Extension’s enrollments total approximately 31,000 annually.
The Humanities and Education department provides the general public and Bay Area teachers with approximately 200
courses, certificate programs, contract training, seminars, and workshops in various fields. Enrollments in the
Humanities and Education department total approximately 2,000 annually.
UC Berkeley Extension’s Department of Humanities and Education invites applications for the part-time position of
Program Director/Continuing Educator (CE) to manage courses, contracts and curricula in teacher credentialing; adult
and vocational education; college admissions and career counseling – a portfolio which offers approximately 20
courses. The Program Director/Continuing Educator (CE) is a 12-month annual term appointment, renewable contingent
on funding and positive performance. This is not a teaching position. The Program Director/CE reports to the Director of
the Department of Humanities and Education.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Program Director/CE provides academic leadership and financial management in a self-supporting environment.
Under the general direction of the Director of the Department of Humanities and Education, the Program Director/CE
works largely independently to carry out the functions of the position, including substantial responsibility for the
academic quality and administrative aspects of the portfolio of programs and courses. The Program Director/CE
responsibilities include:
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Development, administration, and production of new and existing programs and curricula
Program evaluation
Student counseling/advising
Budget development and financial management in a self-supporting environment
Marketing planning
Program promotion (in collaboration with the Marketing Department)
Instructor recruitment, management and supervision
Relationship development and collaboration with campus departments, professional associations, accrediting
bodies, advisory committees, and fellow Extension colleagues.
Strategic planning
Requirements & Qualifications:
Required:
 A graduate degree in education or related field.
 A minimum of three years experience developing curricula and overseeing educational programs.
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Demonstrated experience in program assessment, development, implementation and management
Demonstrated ability to achieve financial results in a highly competitive self-supporting environment.
Demonstrated ability to form successful relations with instructors, campus departments, and professional
associations.
Understanding of California teacher credentialing
Experience organizing or teaching professional development for educators.
Experience in outreach to local and state governmental organizations
An ability to adhere to strict deadlines.
Excellent interpersonal skills including ability to work well with individuals of diverse backgrounds.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred:
 Ed.D., Ph.D., or equivalent.
 Teaching and/or private sector work experience.
 Experience with English as a Second Language programs.
The Campus Community:
 The University of California, Berkeley is committed to diversity in its staff, faculty, and student body, and invites
all qualified people to apply, including minorities and women, veterans and individuals with disabilities. AA/EEO
 We offer a diverse working environment, competitive salaries, and comprehensive benefits.
 This position has been designated as sensitive and may require a criminal background check. We reserve the
right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.
 For more information about UC Berkeley Extension, please visit: http://www.unex.berkeley.edu/education/
To Apply:
Send a cover letter and resume to: Job Code CE-Education, UC Berkeley Extension, Human Resources, 1995
University Avenue, Suite 110, Berkeley, CA 94704-7000 or email jobs@unex.berkeley.edu. For further information
or for a detailed job announcement, please visit our website at www.unex.berkeley.edu or call (510) 642-0169.
Applications must be received by: October 11, 2010.
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