Graduate Program Manager, MCB (4576U) - 71773

Graduate Program Manager, MCB (4576U) - 71773About 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.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).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.Application Review Date:

08/28/2024ResponsibilitiesAcademic and Student Advising:

Provides complex student services to management, faculty and students; advises faculty on policies and procedures; reviews students' progress; leads coordination of advising, rotations, and thesis committees.Recruitment and Admissions:

Advises on outreach strategies; plans outreach programs; evaluates transcripts; coordinates admissions meetings and sends letters.Department Policies:

Makes recommendations for program improvement; develops and administers new policies; advises on policy formulation.Supervision:

Trains and supervises staff; oversees work-study students.Graduate Affairs Office Assistance:

Tracks GAO expenses; assists with hiring processes; gathers data for reporting.Required Qualifications:Advanced knowledge of graduate student programs.Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.Strong advocate for diversity and inclusion.Excellent communication skills.Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.Salary & Benefits:This is a 100% full-time (40 hrs a week) exempt career position, which is paid monthly and eligible for UC Benefits. The budgeted salary range is $80,000.00 - $97,000.00.

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