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Senior College Advisor (4576U) - The College of Computing, Data Science, and Soc
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Senior College Advisor (4576U) - The College of Computing, Data Science, and Society (CDSS)
The University of California, Berkeley, is seeking a Senior College Advisor to lead academic advising and support for undergraduate students in the College of Computing, Data Science, and Society (CDSS). The role is part of the newly formed Advising Office and reports directly to the director of college advising.
Responsibilities Academic Advising (50%)
Apply advanced student development and academic advising theories, knowledge, and experience to support undergraduates in identifying, defining, and obtaining their educational goals.
Advise students on the wide range of course possibilities and/or ways to complete complicated degree requirements.
Empower students through holistic and collaborative advising to achieve their own definition of academic and personal success.
Engage and build relationships with students to maximize their experience at Berkeley.
Assess, monitor, and verify students' academic progress to ensure adherence to semester limits, timely advancement to degree, and degree completion.
Place academic registration holds and/or develop Academic Success Plans for students who are out of compliance with College expectations.
Counsel students experiencing complex and simultaneous problems resulting in academic difficulty.
Identify barriers, distractions, and complications contributing to academic probationary status or dismissal.
Help students recognize key non‑academic issues, determine proper referrals and initiate contact on students' behalf for additional therapeutic counseling and assistance from other units.
Provide guidance on how students can return and be successful.
Explain registration and enrollment procedures and assist students in taking full advantage of a wide range of academic and non‑academic enrichment opportunities such as study abroad, internships, undergraduate research opportunities, scholarships, and extracurricular activities.
Advise on special eligibility requirements such as Honors programs, fellowships, and scholarships.
Based on extensive knowledge of College policies, advise students on rules, regulations, and requirements as well as provide assistance on all aspects of a student's academic experience.
Help students make connections with academic and non‑academic departments, and make referrals to appropriate resources.
Leadership and Policy Formulation (30%)
Serve as College academic advising expert and consultant to College Advisers, deans, departmental advisers, and key campus partners.
As the dean's delegate, advise deans on the formulation of department policy by advising them on areas needing clarification and identifying solutions.
Review, and advise deans on, transferability and applicability of non‑UC courses and / or courses of the organization within or outside of the College that may affect ongoing requirements.
Utilize independent decision‑making authority to review requests, interpret, and maintain uniform and consistent application of College policies and regulations.
Analyze the consequences of College academic policies / practices and recommend new or modified policies / practices.
Support the advising team troubleshoot complex College policies (e.g. late readmission, late enrollment, waiver requests for College requirements, Simultaneous degrees) and procedures.
Make recommendations to the training and leadership teams; contribute to ongoing staff training.
Help foster a culture of inclusion and belonging in alignment with the CDSS Advising mission and values and the UC Berkeley principles of community.
Projects (15%)
Work collaboratively with other advising staff to implement College‑wide initiatives/projects to meet college goals.
Assist in dissemination of information about the College and its programs at admissions outreach and recruitment receptions.
Serve on committees representing CDSS Advising as assigned; participate in short‑term and long‑term planning.
Other job duties as assigned and relevant to the position.
Professional Development and Growth (5%)
Engage in opportunities for training, workshops, conferences, and seminars that are relevant to this position.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
Proven advising skills with strong decision‑making skills and demonstrated good judgment.
Strong organizational and planning skills with ability to prioritize workload and issues and to function effectively under time constraints and rapidly changing priorities.
Interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff and students, foster a team environment and be adaptable to change in a diverse, inclusive campus climate.
Broad knowledge in learning theories.
Advanced knowledge of advising and counseling techniques.
Advanced knowledge and understanding of student development theory.
Knowledge of common University‑specific computer application programs and knowledge of University and departmental principles and procedures involved in risk assessment and evaluating risks as to likelihood and consequences.
Thorough knowledge of (or can quickly learn) college policies, procedures, and requirements.
Skills in project management, social perceptiveness to be aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Skills in monitoring/assessing people, programs, processes, or services, to make improvements.
Ability in problem identification, reasoning.
FERPA knowledge.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Salary & Benefits The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $70,100 - $95,400, not to exceed $124,700 (grade 21). This is a 100% FTE career position eligible for full benefits. For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.
Conviction History Background This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.
Mandated Reporter This position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter required to report the observed or suspected abuse or neglect of children, dependent adults, or elders to designated law enforcement or social service agencies. We reserve the right to make employment contingent upon completion of signed statements acknowledging the responsibilities of a Mandated Reporter.
Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For more information about your rights as an applicant, please see the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission poster. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, please see the University of California Discrimination, Harassment, and affirmative Action in the Workplace policy.
To Apply To apply, visit https://careerspub.universityofcalifornia.edu/psp/ucb/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=21&JobOpeningId=61655&PostingSeq=1
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Responsibilities Academic Advising (50%)
Apply advanced student development and academic advising theories, knowledge, and experience to support undergraduates in identifying, defining, and obtaining their educational goals.
Advise students on the wide range of course possibilities and/or ways to complete complicated degree requirements.
Empower students through holistic and collaborative advising to achieve their own definition of academic and personal success.
Engage and build relationships with students to maximize their experience at Berkeley.
Assess, monitor, and verify students' academic progress to ensure adherence to semester limits, timely advancement to degree, and degree completion.
Place academic registration holds and/or develop Academic Success Plans for students who are out of compliance with College expectations.
Counsel students experiencing complex and simultaneous problems resulting in academic difficulty.
Identify barriers, distractions, and complications contributing to academic probationary status or dismissal.
Help students recognize key non‑academic issues, determine proper referrals and initiate contact on students' behalf for additional therapeutic counseling and assistance from other units.
Provide guidance on how students can return and be successful.
Explain registration and enrollment procedures and assist students in taking full advantage of a wide range of academic and non‑academic enrichment opportunities such as study abroad, internships, undergraduate research opportunities, scholarships, and extracurricular activities.
Advise on special eligibility requirements such as Honors programs, fellowships, and scholarships.
Based on extensive knowledge of College policies, advise students on rules, regulations, and requirements as well as provide assistance on all aspects of a student's academic experience.
Help students make connections with academic and non‑academic departments, and make referrals to appropriate resources.
Leadership and Policy Formulation (30%)
Serve as College academic advising expert and consultant to College Advisers, deans, departmental advisers, and key campus partners.
As the dean's delegate, advise deans on the formulation of department policy by advising them on areas needing clarification and identifying solutions.
Review, and advise deans on, transferability and applicability of non‑UC courses and / or courses of the organization within or outside of the College that may affect ongoing requirements.
Utilize independent decision‑making authority to review requests, interpret, and maintain uniform and consistent application of College policies and regulations.
Analyze the consequences of College academic policies / practices and recommend new or modified policies / practices.
Support the advising team troubleshoot complex College policies (e.g. late readmission, late enrollment, waiver requests for College requirements, Simultaneous degrees) and procedures.
Make recommendations to the training and leadership teams; contribute to ongoing staff training.
Help foster a culture of inclusion and belonging in alignment with the CDSS Advising mission and values and the UC Berkeley principles of community.
Projects (15%)
Work collaboratively with other advising staff to implement College‑wide initiatives/projects to meet college goals.
Assist in dissemination of information about the College and its programs at admissions outreach and recruitment receptions.
Serve on committees representing CDSS Advising as assigned; participate in short‑term and long‑term planning.
Other job duties as assigned and relevant to the position.
Professional Development and Growth (5%)
Engage in opportunities for training, workshops, conferences, and seminars that are relevant to this position.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
Proven advising skills with strong decision‑making skills and demonstrated good judgment.
Strong organizational and planning skills with ability to prioritize workload and issues and to function effectively under time constraints and rapidly changing priorities.
Interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff and students, foster a team environment and be adaptable to change in a diverse, inclusive campus climate.
Broad knowledge in learning theories.
Advanced knowledge of advising and counseling techniques.
Advanced knowledge and understanding of student development theory.
Knowledge of common University‑specific computer application programs and knowledge of University and departmental principles and procedures involved in risk assessment and evaluating risks as to likelihood and consequences.
Thorough knowledge of (or can quickly learn) college policies, procedures, and requirements.
Skills in project management, social perceptiveness to be aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Skills in monitoring/assessing people, programs, processes, or services, to make improvements.
Ability in problem identification, reasoning.
FERPA knowledge.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Salary & Benefits The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $70,100 - $95,400, not to exceed $124,700 (grade 21). This is a 100% FTE career position eligible for full benefits. For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.
Conviction History Background This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.
Mandated Reporter This position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter required to report the observed or suspected abuse or neglect of children, dependent adults, or elders to designated law enforcement or social service agencies. We reserve the right to make employment contingent upon completion of signed statements acknowledging the responsibilities of a Mandated Reporter.
Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For more information about your rights as an applicant, please see the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission poster. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, please see the University of California Discrimination, Harassment, and affirmative Action in the Workplace policy.
To Apply To apply, visit https://careerspub.universityofcalifornia.edu/psp/ucb/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=21&JobOpeningId=61655&PostingSeq=1
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