University of California-Berkeley
Graduate Program Manager, MCB (4576U) - #71773
University of California-Berkeley, Berkeley, California, United States, 94709
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Full TimeAbout BerkeleyAt 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.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.Departmental OverviewBiosciences Divisional Services (BDS) supports the Departments of Integrative Biology (IB) and Molecular and Cell Biology (MCB). The new Neuroscience (NEU) Department launched on July 1, 2024 and will also be administratively housed under BDS.Position SummaryThis position involves a wide range of student services duties and responsibilities for the Graduate Affairs Office (GAO), primarily to the department of Molecular & Cell Biology (MCB). Responsible for providing assistance to the director, faculty, and students in academic advising, recruitment, admissions, student orientation, graduate student events, the evaluation and awarding of University fellowships, diversity recruitment, career counseling, and related programs.ResponsibilitiesAcademic and Student AdvisingApplying advanced student services concepts, provides the most complex student services to the organization's management, faculty and students.Advises faculty on departmental/college and university policies and procedures; reviews students' progress and advises students and faculty on requirements for degree/program completion.Leads the coordination, planning and implementation of all first year advising, rotations and coursework.Recruitment and AdmissionsAdvises department on outreach strategies, and helps identify targeted institutions to meet organization's recruitment and admissions goals.Plans and implements outreach programs.Department PoliciesMakes recommendations for the improvement of the MCB graduate program.Analyzes current programs and policies and develops and administers new policies and procedures.SupervisionTrains, directs, and supervises a full-time staff member responsible for the coordination of graduate program events.Graduate Affairs Office AssistanceAssists with tracking GAO expenses and ensuring that program support costs are within budget.Required QualificationsAdvanced knowledge of policies, procedures, and degree requirements related to graduate student programs.Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.Preferred QualificationsKnowledge of and/or experience with UC advising policies and procedures.Salary & BenefitsThis is a 100% full-time (40 hrs a week) exempt career position, eligible for UC Benefits.How to ApplyTo apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.Other InformationThis is not a visa opportunity.Equal Employment OpportunityThe University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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71773Location:
Main Campus-BerkeleyFull/Part Time:
Full TimeAbout BerkeleyAt 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.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.Departmental OverviewBiosciences Divisional Services (BDS) supports the Departments of Integrative Biology (IB) and Molecular and Cell Biology (MCB). The new Neuroscience (NEU) Department launched on July 1, 2024 and will also be administratively housed under BDS.Position SummaryThis position involves a wide range of student services duties and responsibilities for the Graduate Affairs Office (GAO), primarily to the department of Molecular & Cell Biology (MCB). Responsible for providing assistance to the director, faculty, and students in academic advising, recruitment, admissions, student orientation, graduate student events, the evaluation and awarding of University fellowships, diversity recruitment, career counseling, and related programs.ResponsibilitiesAcademic and Student AdvisingApplying advanced student services concepts, provides the most complex student services to the organization's management, faculty and students.Advises faculty on departmental/college and university policies and procedures; reviews students' progress and advises students and faculty on requirements for degree/program completion.Leads the coordination, planning and implementation of all first year advising, rotations and coursework.Recruitment and AdmissionsAdvises department on outreach strategies, and helps identify targeted institutions to meet organization's recruitment and admissions goals.Plans and implements outreach programs.Department PoliciesMakes recommendations for the improvement of the MCB graduate program.Analyzes current programs and policies and develops and administers new policies and procedures.SupervisionTrains, directs, and supervises a full-time staff member responsible for the coordination of graduate program events.Graduate Affairs Office AssistanceAssists with tracking GAO expenses and ensuring that program support costs are within budget.Required QualificationsAdvanced knowledge of policies, procedures, and degree requirements related to graduate student programs.Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.Preferred QualificationsKnowledge of and/or experience with UC advising policies and procedures.Salary & BenefitsThis is a 100% full-time (40 hrs a week) exempt career position, eligible for UC Benefits.How to ApplyTo apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.Other InformationThis is not a visa opportunity.Equal Employment OpportunityThe University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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