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Haas Undergraduate Admissions External Reader (4511U), Haas School of Business -

University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, California, United States, 94709


Haas Undergraduate Admissions External Reader (4511U), Haas School of Business - 73876About 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

UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business offers a unique opportunity to champion new ideas, collaborate across boundaries, and continually learn in a workplace committed to increasing diversity and creating a welcoming environment for all. Our distinctive culture is captured within our four

Defining Leadership Principles:

Question the Status Quo, Confidence Without Attitude, Students Always, and Beyond Yourself.

These principles distinguish Berkeley Haas as a unique environment, conducive to teamwork, collaboration, and career growth.

Responsibilities

Haas Undergraduate Admissions Readers independently review applications for admission. Readers use professional judgment and a comprehensive knowledge of educational processes in evaluating an applicant for admission. Their role is to educate the public about admissions requirements, policies, and processes and to assist the Admissions committee in reading and evaluating applications for admission to the Undergraduate Programs at the Berkeley Haas School of Business.Make admission decisions from highly competitive applicant pools.Using extensive knowledge of college/school/department requirements and applicant pool, assess the applicants' overall record and experience for final admissions determination and recommendation.Read and evaluate approximately 30-60 applications/week.Assesses applicants for motivation, initiative, leadership potential, work/life experience, extracurricular activities, socioeconomic status, disabilities, and educational/personal hardship.Evaluates transcripts and international records for eligibility.Review applicants' high school and undergraduate transcripts.Assesses academic preparedness of traditional, special-program, and international applicants.Review applicants' activities and awards, essays, and video interviews.Summarize applicants' strengths and weaknesses and provide input on applicants' candidacy in relation to the applicant pool.Consults with experienced level staff or faculty when reviewing more complex applications and for training.

Required QualificationsWorking knowledge of and/or ability to learn UC Berkeley, and the ability to interpret policies.Working knowledge of and/or ability to learn academic programs, including curricula, admissions requirement, and financial aid programs at UC Berkeley.Must maintain awareness of own scoring patterns in relation to normed scoring patterns and must adjust scoring practices as required.Must demonstrate a high level of discretion and sensitive judgement and must be able to utilize a background of professional knowledge and experience to interpret guidelines that will apply to a large, complex, detailed array of objective and subjective information.Must attend norming and training sessions, meet workload deadlines, and work independently.The ability to problem-solve a variety of issues independently.Thorough knowledge and experience working with a diverse student population.High proficiency with technology and web-based applications.Ability to read up to 17 hours each week.Excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrating a desire to promote diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging to establish and maintain positive & professional working relationships with colleagues, students and team members.Demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in a business, organization or public university setting.

Education/Training:Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.

Preferred QualificationsSuperior communication analytic, time management, decision-making, and interpersonal skills.

Salary & Benefits

This is a 6-month, non-exempt temporary position at .43% (17.2 hrs a week). This position is paid hourly. The budgeted hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $30.00 - $32.00.

Other InformationThis is not a visa opportunity.This recruitment has 5 openings.

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