University of California, Berkeley
Assistant Director, Graduate Student Services (4576C) - #80750
University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, California, United States, 94709
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Departmental Overview : The Department of Economics at UC Berkeley is one of the largest teaching and research departments, consistently ranked among the top five worldwide. Position Summary : The PhD program in Economics at UC Berkeley is one of the largest and most highly ranked programs globally. Under the general supervision of the Director of Student Services, the Assistant Director of Graduate Student Services plays a central role in supporting and directing the PhD program, overseeing a broad range of student services and administrative responsibilities critical to the program’s success. Responsibilities :
Academic Advising: Applies advanced student services expertise to provide high-level academic advising and program support to Ph.D. students in Economics. Admissions: Leads and manages the full admissions cycle for the Economics Ph.D. program. Funding & Financial Strategy: Oversees the administration and strategic management of all graduate student funding for the Economics Ph.D. program. Placement And Industry Engagement: Leads the department’s graduate career development and job placement efforts. Events: Collaborates closely with the Director of Student Services and staff to plan and execute key graduate student events. Professional Development: Actively engages in workshops, seminars, and training to stay current on national trends in student advising. Required Qualifications :
Strong interpersonal and analytical skills, service orientation, active listening, critical thinking, and sound judgment. Exceptional organizational abilities, attention to detail, and the capacity to multi-task effectively in a high-volume environment. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Advanced knowledge of advising and counseling techniques. Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Preferred Qualifications :
Master's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Salary & Benefits : The budgeted annual salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $110,000.00 - $115,000.00. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Academic Advising: Applies advanced student services expertise to provide high-level academic advising and program support to Ph.D. students in Economics. Admissions: Leads and manages the full admissions cycle for the Economics Ph.D. program. Funding & Financial Strategy: Oversees the administration and strategic management of all graduate student funding for the Economics Ph.D. program. Placement And Industry Engagement: Leads the department’s graduate career development and job placement efforts. Events: Collaborates closely with the Director of Student Services and staff to plan and execute key graduate student events. Professional Development: Actively engages in workshops, seminars, and training to stay current on national trends in student advising. Required Qualifications :
Strong interpersonal and analytical skills, service orientation, active listening, critical thinking, and sound judgment. Exceptional organizational abilities, attention to detail, and the capacity to multi-task effectively in a high-volume environment. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Advanced knowledge of advising and counseling techniques. Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Preferred Qualifications :
Master's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Salary & Benefits : The budgeted annual salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $110,000.00 - $115,000.00. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr