Assistant Director, Undergraduate Advising (0313U) 72393

Assistant Director, Undergraduate Advising (0313U) 72393About 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. 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.At UC Berkeley, we believe that learning is a fundamental part of working, and our goal is for everyone on the Berkeley campus to feel supported and equipped to realize their full potential. We actively support this by providing all of our staff employees with at least 80 hours (10 days) of paid time per year to engage in professional development activities.Departmental OverviewThe College of Letters & Science is the largest of the university's 15 colleges and schools and the most prestigious teaching and research unit in the UC system. L&S encompasses more than half of the campus' faculty, three-quarters of its undergraduate students, and half of its Ph.D. candidates. Organized into five divisions: Arts and Humanities, Biological Sciences, Mathematical and Physical Sciences, Social Sciences, and the Undergraduate Division, L&S offers students a choice of more than 70 departmental majors, joint majors, and simultaneous degree programs.The L&S Office of Undergraduate Advising (OUA) provides academic advising to newly admitted, currently enrolled, and readmitted undergraduate students (approximately 23,000). Additionally, OUA provides guidance on academic programs, policies, procedures in the College of Letters & Science. OUA enforces and adjudicates the academic regulations of the College in order to ensure the integrity of the degree and the continuing quality of the institution. Decisions made by OUA impact all academic units within the College of Letters & Science and set precedent for other Colleges on campus.OUA works collaboratively with academic and administrative departments across campus. To enhance the student experience, OUA utilizes an Advising Neighborhood model by division and academic discipline, resulting in College Advisers and Undergraduate Major Advisers working closely and collaboratively with each other.Position SummaryThe Assistant Director is a key member of the Office's senior management team. As a direct report to the Advising Director or the Assistant Dean of Advising, the incumbent functions as a consultant to the Director and Assistant Dean in areas of academic advising, organizational structure, programming, and outreach. Works collaboratively with the Director and Deans to establish broad goals, operational policies, and procedures for the department. The incumbent provides unit leadership and oversight for the entire range of student services provided by College Advisers in support of the strategic plan, mission, and values of OUA.ResponsibilitiesPlanning & Development:

Develops, interprets, provides direction, sets goals, supervises, and manages advising programs and strategies designed to promote student academic success in alignment with the Undergraduate Studies Division strategic plan and the OUA mission and values. Assesses overall operational management and student needs. Evaluates, analyzes, monitors, and helps to collaboratively modify advising services, including advising frameworks, practices, modalities, procedures, and forms/petitions to improve the delivery of services.Supervision, Management & Leadership:

Supervises advisors (7-10 FTE) who are providing the full range of academic advising. May supervise Student Advisor Supervisor(s). Helps develop and update staff job descriptions. Supports and provides collaborative leadership for recruitment and hiring.Program/Project Management:

In consultation with senior management, recommends which resources will be committed to advising and programmatic goals and objectives and how they will be allocated. Manages at least one functional area within OUA, such as academic progress; new student orientation; staff training; peer advising; advising neighborhoods; satellite advising; and communications.Advising & Dean's Representative:

Serves as a high-level advising resource for Deans, staff, faculty, and other campus administrators in relation to sensitive student situations that entail highly complex problems and demand substantial organizational acumen.Campus Outreach:

Serves on committees representing OUA as assigned. Acts as liaison among students, campus departments, and administration in both daily operations and highly sensitive advising situations.Professional Development:

Stays abreast of best practices and innovations in academic advising and people management. Attends seminars, conferences, cross-campus development opportunities, office-wide training sessions, and participates in professional organizations.Required QualificationsAdvanced knowledge of academic advising (including degree planning) and counseling techniques to support advisers and be able to directly advise students on a limited basis.Knowledge of student development theory and current trends in academic advising at the university level.Thorough knowledge of, or can quickly learn, campus and College procedures, processes, and policies.Knowledge of, or can quickly learn, common University-specific computer application programs such as student information systems, and web-based advising tools and programs.Ability to coach staff to address areas of growth and set clear and attainable goals.Ability to inspire and motivate professional staff, and foster a healthy workplace culture.Proven skills in providing specific and actionable feedback to professional staff.Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including effective and succinct writing, clear and effective facilitation, and de-escalation.Ability to apply project management principles.Flexibility and adaptability to changing conditions and priorities.Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.Preferred QualificationsKnowledge of assessment, data gathering, and analysis approaches.Background in strategic planning and implementation.Previous supervision experience of career staff, preferably in a university setting.Master's Degree in Counseling, Education, High Education Administration, or related field and/or experience/training.Salary & BenefitsThis is a full-time, career position. This position is eligible for up to 40% remote work within the United States. Exact arrangements are determined in partnership with your supervisor to meet role responsibilities and department needs and are subject to change.This position is eligible for the full range of UC Benefits. For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $110,000.00 - $123,000.00, annually.

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