Career Opportunities
Our vision is to deliver the best and most inclusive technical leadership education in and across the world, to Fung Fellows, Master of Engineering, and doctoral students. As faculty and staff, we accomplish that by modeling diverse, equitable, and inclusive leadership in our own operational excellence and by building strong relationships with communities, industry and alumni to create a more equitable and sustainable world.
The Berkeley Master of Engineering (MEng) program is looking for graduate students to join our teaching team of TAs and Readers next year. Our TAs and Readers come from a variety of disciplines; we are looking for motivated candidates to provide feedback and mentoring to future engineering leaders developing technology that will have a commercial and/or societal impact. The focus is on building strong communication skills (presentation and writing) for future engineering leaders.
The positions are for Fall 2026 with the opportunity to continue for Spring 2027. We will begin reviewing applications on a rolling basis and start interviewing candidates after April 15, 2026.
- (TA Positions available) ENGIN 295 Communication for Engineering Leaders (1 unit Fall and Spring):
MEng Technical Communications course, covering presentation skills, writing skills, and team dynamics using the technical capstone project as a foundation for assignments. The job requires leading breakout sessions and providing in-class support for ENGIN 295: Communications for Engineering Leaders. TAs also provide extensive feedback on students’ presentations, writing, and discussions. The job will also require working closely with the course lecturer(s) to structure and teach effective rhetorical skills.
- (Reader position available) ENGIN 270C: Teaming & Project Management (1 unit in Fall)
The course has two objectives. The first is to develop team skills: talent management, conflict resolution, and leadership. The second is to develop foundations of project management: goal-setting and role definition, assessment and improvement, and stakeholder management.
The job requires online course content/video management, grading, bCourses administration, office hours, and answering students’ questions.
Required Qualifications:
- Available for a 50% commitment
- Able to model and teach effective verbal and written communication
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Desire to work with an internationally diverse groups of masters students
- Interest in management, leadership and teamwork topics
Preferred Qualifications:
- Past experience as a TA/GSI or Reader
- Technical or scientific background
- Formal education or experience in communications, rhetoric, or verbal leadership
- ABD (all but dissertation) PhD candidates with a flexible schedule; we also hire excellent masters students.
HOW TO APPLY:
- Learn more about the program at: meng.berkeley.edu
- Please apply by completing this online application form, which includes uploading a PDF of your resume: https://deptapps.berkeley.edu/ase/fung/apply/
- We will begin interviewing candidates on a rolling basis starting April 15, and would like to find our team by early May.
- Questions? Please contact funghiring@berkeley.edu
As staff of the Fung Institute, WE are committed to:
- Serve students first. We prioritize improving, enhancing, and supporting the student experience.
- Help each other succeed. We go the extra mile, proactively share information, and support each other with a bias to action. The success of one is the success of all.
- Have a growth mindset. We question the status quo, are open to new ideas, and seek innovative ways of working.
- Speaking-up. We actively contribute, ask for help, and voice what’s on our minds. We communicate why and how decisions are made.
- Inclusion. We seek diversity, create opportunities, and make space for everyone to be idea generators, problem solvers, and decision-makers.
- Accountability. We hold ourselves and each other to the highest standards —as servants of students, the university, and the public.
Course Coordinators Wanted for Engineering Leadership Class
The Berkeley Masters of Engineering program is looking for Course Coordinators to join our team. Compensation is $20 per hour.
As a Course Coordinator, you will be required to join our in-person or online lectures and case discussions to track student attendance and participation, provide administrative support for instructors, plus data entry.
Applicants are required to be available daily for the duration of the class: August 11-14, 17-20, 2026 (8 days excluding weekends). There will be mandatory onboarding training webinars and check-in meetings with your assigned instructor before the class starts to assist with preparations.
Required Skills:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Desire to work with a globally diverse group of masters students.
- Ability to work variable hours in July and August for instructor preparation support.
- Familiarity with Zoom and bCourses.
- Computer access and reliable internet connection.
- Available to work 1-3 of the following time slots: 7:30-9am, 9:15-10:45am, 11am-12:30pm, 1:45-3:15pm, 3:30-5pm, 6:15-7:45pm, 8-9:30pm.
- Strong active listening skills and ability to stay focused during live lectures and case discussions in order to accurately track attendance, participation, and the quality of student engagement.
Recommended:
Graduate student Availability to be onsite from 1:45 to 5pm during the following dates: August 11-14, 17-20, 2026
Next steps: Please send a resume and cover letter to Felicia Rabang at fbautista3@berkeley.edu
Questions? Please contact Felicia Rabang at fbautista3@berkeley.edu The job posting will be available until the end of June.
The Coleman Fung Institute for Engineering Leadership at UC Berkeley is looking for one graduate student to join our career development team, which serves MEng, Master of Translational Medicine, Master of Advanced Study in Engineering, and Fung Fellowship students for the 2026-27 academic year with possibility for an extension. The role will provide support in the areas of project management, data analysis, content development, events, and student engagement.
We take your personal and professional growth seriously. You will be given as much responsibility as you can handle, as well as the support you need to grow. We’re looking for someone who resonates with our work culture: thoughtful, positive, high performing, accountable and collaborative.
In the past, we have supported student interns in their professional development and career goals by providing them with job search assistance and inviting them to exclusive networking opportunities.
Hours: 20 hours per week
Title: Career Development Marketing Intern
Ideal Start Date: August 10, 2026
Hourly Rate: $20.00
Location: Flexibility to work on campus and remote, Mon-Fri
Responsibilities:
Assist the career team with various communications, marketing, event planning, and administrative work related and not limited to:
Employer Relations
- Bi-weekly Jobs & Events Digest management
Gather relevant job opportunities for current students and alumni - Research relevant professional event opportunities
- Create and publish bi-weekly digest featuring jobs and events
- Track data related to job posting – e.g. point of contact, frequency, follow-up
- Maintain existing partnerships and develop new industry relationships
- Communicate with industry partners and alumni re: job posting, opportunities for further involvement, etc.
Career Communications, Programs, & Platforms
- Support Affinity Group marketing efforts to promote events and programming
- Weekly bCourses announcements for current students
- Timely announcements of weekly events and career programming.
- Provide event planning assistance for signature Career Programs, tasks may include:
- Event promotion
- Alumni and Industry partner support
- Administrative assistance
- Working with the Marketing team
- Communication platform engagement and support:
Engagement in Fung Institute Community on MyBerkeley through- Discussion Boards – developing content
- Jobs/Events – posting relevant events/activities/jobs
- Resources – uploading, categorizing, archiving relevant resources/articles/recordings
- LinkedIn Group admin support
- MEng Career Portal – development and design
Desired Qualifications:
- Berkeley graduate student, available throughout academic year (August-May), with interest in marketing and career development
- Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated enthusiasm, reliability, punctuality and willingness to learn new skills, platforms, and work on new projects
- Strong writing and content creation skills for newsletters, social media, and community engagement
- Strong communication skills & ability to appropriately represent the Fung Institute when reaching out to alumni or industry partners
- Strong analytical ability: Utilizes analytics to improve processes; willingness to learn and research technical solutions independently and meet deadlines
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to pivot across a variety of different projects
- Excellent self-starter, with strong task management and problem-solving skills
- Able to work independently with minimal supervision
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with Mailchimp, Salesforce, and Google Workspace is a plus
- Independent worker with ability to manage multiple projects
- Experience with email strategy or content management system platforms
- Previous experience working on campus or in the field of higher education
The Fung Institute for Engineering Leadership at UC Berkeley is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Data Analyst Student Intern to support the Career Services team. This role plays a key part in collecting, processing, and visualizing career outcomes data that directly informs program strategy and student success initiatives.
The intern will own core data workflows end-to-end, from survey administration and data encoding and cleaning to Tableau visualization and executive-ready reporting. This is a great opportunity for a student who wants hands-on experience working with real institutional data, modern CRM systems, and data storytelling for leadership audiences.
Department: Fung Institute for Engineering Leadership: Career Services
Employment Type: Student Employee (Part-Time)
Hours: Up to 20 hours/week during the academic year
Work Format: Remote
Location: Berkeley, CA
Core Responsibilities
- Career Destination Survey: Administer the annual survey end-to-end: Qualtrics setup, Salesforce integration, and data cleaning. Build and maintain Tableau dashboards and presentation-ready slides on employment outcomes, salary, and industry trends.
- Resume Book: Coordinate annual collection via Google Forms; run Python scripts to auto-organize submitted PDFs by department. Compile and distribute the final book to employer partners.
- Data Entry & Salesforce: Enter and maintain student and alumni records (activity logs, employment outcomes, event attendance) on a rolling basis. Support the Qualtrics–Salesforce integration.
- Survey Analysis & Reporting: Analyze the Mid-Year Career Survey and produce word clouds, department-level comparisons, and written recommendations for staff.
- Documentation: Create written guides and screen-recorded walkthroughs for key workflows (Salesforce, Qualtrics, Tableau) to support continuity.
- Event & Special Project Support: Provide logistical support for Career Services events and ad hoc data analysis projects.
Qualifications
Required
- Currently enrolled as a UC Berkeley student (undergraduate or graduate)
- Experience with data encoding, data cleaning, merging, and standardization of real-world datasets
- Comfort working with Excel and Google Sheets for data management
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage recurring data workflows independently
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Commitment to data privacy and security
Preferred
- Undergraduate or Graduate student in data related degrees
- Proficiency in Python (pandas, file handling) for data processing and automation
- Familiarity with Salesforce or another CRM platform
- Experience with Tableau or similar BI/visualization tools
- Experience with Qualtrics or other survey tools
- Prior experience creating documentation or process guides
- Interest in career development, student services, or higher education
Tools and Technologies
The intern will work with the following platforms and tools:
- Salesforce (Lightning): CRM and activity tracking
- Qualtrics: Survey design, administration, and Salesforce integration
- Tableau: Data visualization and executive dashboards
- Python (Jupyter Notebooks / Google Colab): Automation and data analysis
- Google Drive / Workspace: Documentation, collaboration, and file management
- Excel/Google sheet: Data storage and ad hoc analysis
What you will gain:
- Hands-on experience managing real institutional datasets from a top-ranked engineering program
- Exposure to full-cycle data workflows: survey administration → cleaning → analysis → visualization → executive presentation
- Practical skills in CRM administration (Salesforce) and survey integration (Qualtrics)
- Experience communicating data-driven insights to departmental leadership and executive audiences
- Professional development through participation in career events, workshops, and team meetings
How to Apply:
- Learn more about the program at: https://funginstitute.berkeley.edu/programs-centers/full-time-program/
- Submit your cover letter and 1 page resume application on Handshake (11087619) or Work-Study (5576835242) by Monday, June 15, 2026.
- Candidates will be interviewed on a rolling basis and would like to find a good fit as early as possible.
- Questions? Email Dione Rivera, dionerivera@berkeley.edu or message directly on Handshake.
- Compensation: $20 per hour. Work study is available but not required.
Overview
The Fung Institute for Engineering Leadership at UC Berkeley is seeking a talented videography intern to produce short-form, social-first video content across platforms including Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and LinkedIn.
This role operates within a modern, in-house marketing organization at one of the top engineering graduate programs. You will create content used in organic and paid campaigns that support recruitment, brand positioning, and institutional storytelling.
Key Responsibilities
- Capture and produce video content featuring students, faculty, industry partners, and events
- Edit short-form video content optimized for platform performance and audience engagement
- Translate interviews, lectures, and event footage into compelling short-form narratives
- Execute professional editing including color correction, audio balancing, motion text, and pacing optimization
- Collaborate with the digital marketing team to align content with campaign goals and messaging strategy
- Iterate on content based on performance data (engagement, retention, and click behavior)
- Maintain consistency with Fung Institute and Berkeley Engineering brand standards
Preferred Skills
- Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro (or equivalent professional tools)
- Strong understanding of short-form storytelling and platform-specific formats
- Attention to pacing, composition, and audience retention techniques
- Familiarity with current social video trends
- Experience with collaborative workflows (e.g., Frame.io) preferred
- Motion graphic experience or willingness to learn
What You’ll Gain
- A professional portfolio of short-form, social-first video content
- Hands-on experience editing for live campaigns tied to measurable outcomes
- Collaboration with a team focused on experimentation, iteration, and clear storytelling
- Knowledge of platform-specific best practices and video performance strategy
- Practical skills in balancing creative vision with brand guidelines and messaging clarity
- Experience working within a performance-driven marketing system
- You will leave able to show measurable impact, including performance improvements tied to your content
How to Apply
- Submit your cover letter and 1 page resume application on Handshake (11039258) by June 11, 2026.
- Questions? Email Greg Jenkins, greg.jenkins@berkeley.edu or message directly on Handshake.
- Compensation: $20 per hour. Work study is available but not required.
About the Department
The Fung Institute Marketing & Communications team operates as an in-house agency within UC Berkeley College of Engineering. We develop strategy, produce content, and execute campaigns internally, while working with senior external advisors to guide digital strategy and performance optimization.
We support the Master of Engineering (MEng), Master of Advanced Study in Engineering (MAS-E), and Fung Fellowship programs by building brand awareness, growing applications, publicizing student perspectives and contributions, and elevating the Fung, and College of Engineering, and Berkeley brands.