FTMBA Admissions Reader(4511U) Haas School of Business 41806 About Berkeley
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Departmental Overview
UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business offers a unique opportunity to champion new ideas, collaborate across boundaries, and continually learn in a workplace committed to increasing diversity and creating a welcoming environment for all.
Our distinctive culture is captured within our four Defining Leadership Principles: Question the Status Quo, Confidence Without Attitude, Students Always, and Beyond Yourself. These principles distinguish Berkeley Haas as a unique environment, conducive to teamwork, collaboration, and career growth.
For more information about the Haas School of Business visit: https://haas.berkeley.edu/about/
Application Review Date
The First Review Date for this job is: 9/12/2022
Responsibilities
Uses professional judgement to review complex applications for admissions to the Full-time MBA program. Read and evaluate approximately 20-40 applications/week. Assesses applicants for motivation, initiative, leadership potential, work / life experience, extracurricular activities, socioeconomic status, disabilities, and educational / personal hardship. Evaluates transcripts and international records for eligibility. Assesses academic preparedness of traditional, special-program, and international applicants. Review applicants', resume and work experience, essays, letters of recommendations, and standardized test scores. Using extensive knowledge of college / school / department requirements and applicant pool, assesses the applicants' overall record and experience for final admissions determination and recommendation. Summarize applicants' strengths and weaknesses and provide input on applicant's candidacy in relation to the applicant pool. Consults with experienced level staff or faculty when reviewing more complex applications and for training.
Professional Learning and Growth.
Actively contributes to a team environment that fosters and promotes a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) within the unit and at Haas. Exemplifies Haas' four Defining Leadership Principles: (1) Question the status quo; (2) Confidence without attitude; (3) Students always; and (4) Beyond yourself.
Required Qualifications
Thorough knowledge and experience working with a diverse student population. Demonstrates an understanding of University policies and procedures in order to interpret and communicate these to prospective students and the public. Thorough and comprehensive knowledge of MBA programs, including curricula, admissions requirements, and financial aid programs, at colleges / universities and specifically at UC, and/or specific colleges and schools. Mastery in establishing and maintaining cooperative relationships with schools, universities, community organizations, and other institutions. Shows professionalism and effective communication skills both verbally and in writing. Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills while working independently and as a member of a team. Demonstrates attention to detail and keen analytical skills to analyze and synthesize large amounts of information. Must be available to read between 20-30 hours each week during peak season. Available to attend department meetings, as necessary during normal business hours.
Excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrating a desire to promote diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging to establish and maintain positive & professional working relationships with colleagues, students and team members.
Exemplifies Haas' four Defining Leadership Principles: (1) Question the status quo; (2) Confidence without attitude; (3) Students always; and (4) Beyond yourself
Demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in a business, organization or public university setting.
Education
Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training MBA or advanced degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to develop recruitment programs, and design effective materials.
Experience working in a higher education admissions program
Demonstrates basic interviewing skills working with prospective students.
Salary & Benefits
Hourly pay is commensurate with experience up to $30.00.
For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit:
https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html