University of California-Berkeley
Student Affairs & Academic Advisor (4575U) - Fung Institute
University of California-Berkeley, Berkeley, California, United States, 94709
Job ID
73294Location
Main Campus-BerkeleyFull/Part Time
Full TimeAbout Berkeley
At the University of California, Berkeley, we are committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience and opportunity, and ensures that students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel safe, welcome and included. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty and staff.The University of California, Berkeley, is one of the world's leading institutions of higher education, distinguished by its combination of internationally recognized academic and research excellence; the transformative opportunity it provides to a large and diverse student body; its public mission and commitment to equity and social justice; and its roots in the California experience, animated by such values as innovation, questioning the status quo, and respect for the environment and nature. Since its founding in 1868, Berkeley has fueled a perpetual renaissance, generating unparalleled intellectual, economic and social value in California, the United States and the world.We are looking for equity-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. When you join the team at Berkeley, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among faculty, staff, students and community partners.Departmental Overview
The Coleman Fung Institute for Engineering Leadership was launched in January 2010 and is headquartered at UC Berkeley's College of Engineering. Our mission is to transform engineers and scientists into leaders who can take risks and develop technical, social, and economic innovations.The Fung Institute achieves its mission through teaching, research, and service activities. We offer programs that combine leadership coursework with intensive study in any of the seven engineering disciplines offered by the College. We are shaping a research agenda that will connect technical innovation with people and businesses, and use data in ways that will change the world.The Master of Engineering (Berkeley MEng) Program is the flagship graduate degree program of the Institute and the largest graduate professional program at the College of Engineering. The Fung Institute is committed to helping Berkeley MEng students graduate with an excellent education and experience.Responsibilities
35% Academic AdvisingIndependently advises students and resolves student and academic issues, this includes advising teams and supporting them with their teaming and experiential-learning experience.Collaborates with College of Engineering Department staff (e.g., GSAOs) to support students with academic or personal needs.Serve as contact/resource for students on billing, registration, program requirements, and other requests for information.Assist with academic progress for all students including GPA and final degree or program completion audits.Incorporate proactive advising outreach to students.Update student affairs and experiential-learning website policies, procedures, and general information.Maintain productive and mutually beneficial relationships with other campus offices.Maintains comprehensive understanding of University and School policies.Determines barriers, distractions, and complications affecting a student's academic success and helps students recognize these key non-academic issues. Make appropriate referrals as needed.Other duties as assigned.30% Student Life AdvisingLiaise with the admissions team to support transition from admitted student to enrolled including answering student questions and preparing communications.Communicate regularly with students regarding program updates, events, scheduling and other matters of importance.Regularly meets with students to provide advice and assistance on all aspects of their experience.Evaluates the effectiveness of the student affairs function, and proposes changes to the program.Assesses student experience and proposes suggestions for improvements.Coordinates experiential-learning program activities.Integrates experiential-learning and leadership programming into advising sessions.Other duties as assigned.30% Program ManagementPlans and implements complex, high-visibility events.Plan, design, and provide workshops for students.Work with students and other program staff in planning, coordination and implementation of events.Design new programming, events, and administrative processes.Other duties as assigned.5% Professional DevelopmentMaintain professional development and update working knowledge of student affairs administration.Actively contributes to a team environment that fosters and promotes a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB).Engages in ongoing education to promote diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging.Exemplifies the Institute vision, mission, and core values.Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.Working knowledge of advising and counseling techniques.Ability to develop and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships with faculty, students, and staff from a wide variety of cultures and backgrounds.Analytical skills to evaluate and interpret complex policies.Ability in problem identification, reasoning, and resolution.Knowledge of and/or can quickly learn University-specific computer application programs.Strong project management skills.Strong customer-service orientation.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Political acumen and ability to maintain strict confidentiality.Commitment to learning new skills, systems and ability to adapt to change.Excellent computer skills in MS Office, Google Workspace and basic web page editing.Preferred Qualifications
Experience in academic advising at UC Berkeley or a similar 4-year institution.Knowledge of University-specific computer application programs.Experience establishing and implementing short and long-term program goals and objectives.Salary & Benefits
For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's
Compensation & Benefits
website.The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $5,100.00 to $7,129.92 monthly ($61,200 to $85,559 annualized).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.
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73294Location
Main Campus-BerkeleyFull/Part Time
Full TimeAbout Berkeley
At the University of California, Berkeley, we are committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience and opportunity, and ensures that students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel safe, welcome and included. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty and staff.The University of California, Berkeley, is one of the world's leading institutions of higher education, distinguished by its combination of internationally recognized academic and research excellence; the transformative opportunity it provides to a large and diverse student body; its public mission and commitment to equity and social justice; and its roots in the California experience, animated by such values as innovation, questioning the status quo, and respect for the environment and nature. Since its founding in 1868, Berkeley has fueled a perpetual renaissance, generating unparalleled intellectual, economic and social value in California, the United States and the world.We are looking for equity-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. When you join the team at Berkeley, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among faculty, staff, students and community partners.Departmental Overview
The Coleman Fung Institute for Engineering Leadership was launched in January 2010 and is headquartered at UC Berkeley's College of Engineering. Our mission is to transform engineers and scientists into leaders who can take risks and develop technical, social, and economic innovations.The Fung Institute achieves its mission through teaching, research, and service activities. We offer programs that combine leadership coursework with intensive study in any of the seven engineering disciplines offered by the College. We are shaping a research agenda that will connect technical innovation with people and businesses, and use data in ways that will change the world.The Master of Engineering (Berkeley MEng) Program is the flagship graduate degree program of the Institute and the largest graduate professional program at the College of Engineering. The Fung Institute is committed to helping Berkeley MEng students graduate with an excellent education and experience.Responsibilities
35% Academic AdvisingIndependently advises students and resolves student and academic issues, this includes advising teams and supporting them with their teaming and experiential-learning experience.Collaborates with College of Engineering Department staff (e.g., GSAOs) to support students with academic or personal needs.Serve as contact/resource for students on billing, registration, program requirements, and other requests for information.Assist with academic progress for all students including GPA and final degree or program completion audits.Incorporate proactive advising outreach to students.Update student affairs and experiential-learning website policies, procedures, and general information.Maintain productive and mutually beneficial relationships with other campus offices.Maintains comprehensive understanding of University and School policies.Determines barriers, distractions, and complications affecting a student's academic success and helps students recognize these key non-academic issues. Make appropriate referrals as needed.Other duties as assigned.30% Student Life AdvisingLiaise with the admissions team to support transition from admitted student to enrolled including answering student questions and preparing communications.Communicate regularly with students regarding program updates, events, scheduling and other matters of importance.Regularly meets with students to provide advice and assistance on all aspects of their experience.Evaluates the effectiveness of the student affairs function, and proposes changes to the program.Assesses student experience and proposes suggestions for improvements.Coordinates experiential-learning program activities.Integrates experiential-learning and leadership programming into advising sessions.Other duties as assigned.30% Program ManagementPlans and implements complex, high-visibility events.Plan, design, and provide workshops for students.Work with students and other program staff in planning, coordination and implementation of events.Design new programming, events, and administrative processes.Other duties as assigned.5% Professional DevelopmentMaintain professional development and update working knowledge of student affairs administration.Actively contributes to a team environment that fosters and promotes a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB).Engages in ongoing education to promote diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging.Exemplifies the Institute vision, mission, and core values.Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.Working knowledge of advising and counseling techniques.Ability to develop and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships with faculty, students, and staff from a wide variety of cultures and backgrounds.Analytical skills to evaluate and interpret complex policies.Ability in problem identification, reasoning, and resolution.Knowledge of and/or can quickly learn University-specific computer application programs.Strong project management skills.Strong customer-service orientation.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Political acumen and ability to maintain strict confidentiality.Commitment to learning new skills, systems and ability to adapt to change.Excellent computer skills in MS Office, Google Workspace and basic web page editing.Preferred Qualifications
Experience in academic advising at UC Berkeley or a similar 4-year institution.Knowledge of University-specific computer application programs.Experience establishing and implementing short and long-term program goals and objectives.Salary & Benefits
For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's
Compensation & Benefits
website.The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $5,100.00 to $7,129.92 monthly ($61,200 to $85,559 annualized).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.
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