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Graduate Student Affairs Officer (4575) Job 80769 - Department of Architecture (
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Graduate Student Affairs Officer (4575) Job 80769 - Department of Architecture (ARCH)
The University of California, Berkeley is dedicated to fostering a community where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. Our culture of openness, freedom, and belonging makes it a special place for students, faculty, and staff. About Berkeley
At the University of California, Berkeley, we are dedicated to fostering a community where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. Our culture of openness, freedom, and belonging makes it a special place for students, faculty, and staff.
As a world-leading institution, Berkeley is known for its academic and research excellence, public mission, diverse student body, and commitment to equity and social justice. Since our founding in 1868, we have driven innovation, creating global intellectual, economic, and social value. Departmental Overview
Berkeley's Department of Architecture was founded on strong principles of design, multidisciplinary collaboration, and respect for experimentation. There are over 570 students, 180 of whom are graduate students, over 20 full-time faculty, over 30 part-time faculty, and 5 career staff. The Architecture Graduate Student Affairs Office (GSAO) role involves a wide range of student services duties and responsibilities for the Department of Architecture. The GSAO provides assistance to the chair/dean, MSO, faculty, and graduate students in academic advising, admissions, financial aid, the evaluation and awarding of fellowships and block grant funds, student orientation and events, and related programs. Responsibilities
Advising and Student Services: advises students on departmental, college, and university policies and procedures; reviews students' progress and advises students and faculty on requirements for degree/program completion. Recruitment and Admissions: plans and implements outreach programs with specifically targeted organizations and institutions; advises prospective applicants on necessary academic preparation. Faculty Committees/Department Policy: meets regularly with the department Chair and MSO to discuss current and future programming; advises and guides new and continuing instructors on Departmental, College, and University policies and procedures. Financial Aid: oversees and processes the administration, evaluation, and awarding of student fellowships, grants, scholarships, and other awards. Other: plans and implements complex, high-visibility student events, such as open houses, orientations of new students, final reviews, and commencement. Required Qualifications
Working knowledge of and experience with advising and counseling techniques. Knowledge of recruiting and admissions practices. Strong interpersonal skills to work with and gain trust from department senior management, faculty, and students. Proven ability to find solutions to conflicting situations. Multicultural competencies: the ability to work with diverse populations. Attention to detail and ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet competing deadlines. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge of University, College, and Departmental policies, regulations, and procedures. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Drive. Proficiency with Zoom. Bachelor's degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Preferred Qualifications
Skills in judgment and decision-making, problem-solving, identifying measures of system performance, and the actions to improve performance. Master's Degree in a related field is preferred. Knowledge of University-specific computer application programs, including Slate and SIS. Knowledge of University and departmental principles and procedures involved in risk assessment and evaluating risks as to likelihood and consequences. Thorough knowledge of department and school/college general and major course and degree requirements. Project management experience Salary & Benefits
The budgeted annual salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $74,000.00 - $83,500. The full range for this classification is $63,000.00 - $108,400.00. Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
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The University of California, Berkeley is dedicated to fostering a community where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. Our culture of openness, freedom, and belonging makes it a special place for students, faculty, and staff. About Berkeley
At the University of California, Berkeley, we are dedicated to fostering a community where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. Our culture of openness, freedom, and belonging makes it a special place for students, faculty, and staff.
As a world-leading institution, Berkeley is known for its academic and research excellence, public mission, diverse student body, and commitment to equity and social justice. Since our founding in 1868, we have driven innovation, creating global intellectual, economic, and social value. Departmental Overview
Berkeley's Department of Architecture was founded on strong principles of design, multidisciplinary collaboration, and respect for experimentation. There are over 570 students, 180 of whom are graduate students, over 20 full-time faculty, over 30 part-time faculty, and 5 career staff. The Architecture Graduate Student Affairs Office (GSAO) role involves a wide range of student services duties and responsibilities for the Department of Architecture. The GSAO provides assistance to the chair/dean, MSO, faculty, and graduate students in academic advising, admissions, financial aid, the evaluation and awarding of fellowships and block grant funds, student orientation and events, and related programs. Responsibilities
Advising and Student Services: advises students on departmental, college, and university policies and procedures; reviews students' progress and advises students and faculty on requirements for degree/program completion. Recruitment and Admissions: plans and implements outreach programs with specifically targeted organizations and institutions; advises prospective applicants on necessary academic preparation. Faculty Committees/Department Policy: meets regularly with the department Chair and MSO to discuss current and future programming; advises and guides new and continuing instructors on Departmental, College, and University policies and procedures. Financial Aid: oversees and processes the administration, evaluation, and awarding of student fellowships, grants, scholarships, and other awards. Other: plans and implements complex, high-visibility student events, such as open houses, orientations of new students, final reviews, and commencement. Required Qualifications
Working knowledge of and experience with advising and counseling techniques. Knowledge of recruiting and admissions practices. Strong interpersonal skills to work with and gain trust from department senior management, faculty, and students. Proven ability to find solutions to conflicting situations. Multicultural competencies: the ability to work with diverse populations. Attention to detail and ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet competing deadlines. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge of University, College, and Departmental policies, regulations, and procedures. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Drive. Proficiency with Zoom. Bachelor's degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Preferred Qualifications
Skills in judgment and decision-making, problem-solving, identifying measures of system performance, and the actions to improve performance. Master's Degree in a related field is preferred. Knowledge of University-specific computer application programs, including Slate and SIS. Knowledge of University and departmental principles and procedures involved in risk assessment and evaluating risks as to likelihood and consequences. Thorough knowledge of department and school/college general and major course and degree requirements. Project management experience Salary & Benefits
The budgeted annual salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $74,000.00 - $83,500. The full range for this classification is $63,000.00 - $108,400.00. Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
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