Logo
University of California-Berkeley

Student Services Manager, Epidemiology (4576U), Berkeley Public Health - #70911

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


Job ID

70911Location

Main Campus-BerkeleyAbout 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.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.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 Overview

The School of Public Health aims to improve population health, especially for the most vulnerable, through interdisciplinary collaborations, preeminent education, and transformational research. Established in 1943, BPH is a professional school on the UC Berkeley campus that comprises six academic divisions and nearly 30 research centers and programs.Position Summary

The Division of Epidemiology is one of the crucial components of the School of Public Health and provides critical service courses to students in the School and across the university. The program manager position in Epidemiology will be responsible for providing the student services and administration for the Epidemiology PhD, MS, MPH 11-month, and 4+1 Epidemiology/Biostatistics MPH.Responsibilities

Academic Advising

Track and document students' progress; maintain and update student handbooks to reflect current policies and curriculum requirements and changes; evaluate and advise students on course selections and on petitions for candidacy and exceptions; host individual and group advising meetings; manage the Epidemiology PhD qualifying exam process; co-manage the MPH capstone process.Recruitment and Admissions

Prepare application data reports for the application review committees; schedule and facilitate application review committee meetings; process decisions and ensure decision processing deadlines are met; manage and respond to prospective student inquiries; meet with prospective students virtually and in-office; schedule and facilitate prospective student webinars; manage the application review process.Financial Aid and Student Funding

Collaborate with Division Head to outline the guaranteed funding support for Epidemiology PhD program; manage Epidemiology MS/PhD block grant funds; connect with faculty advisors to ensure students have a sustainable funding plan; participate in the evaluation and nomination processes for student fellowships, grants, and other awards managed by the Student Services and Admissions team.Student Hiring

Collaborate with faculty, leadership, students, and the HR team to gather information for ASE (Teaching Assistant, Reader, Tutor) and Graduate Student Researcher hires; prepare and execute ASE recruitment plan including creating recruitment announcements and hiring offers.Department/School/College Policies & Supervision

Advise chairs/deans on the formulation of department/school/college policy by advising them on areas needing clarification and identifying solutions.Curriculum, Scheduling, & Enrollment Management

Determine needs and advise faculty regarding courses necessary for student program completion and other curriculum changes; process student enrollment requests; generate and provide enrollment permission codes.General Administration

Serve on School and campus committees representing the division and programs; participate in meetings; provide in-person assistance to students, staff, and faculty three days per week.Event Planning & Execution

Plan and implement small and large-scale events including student socials, Program Town Halls, retreats, and New Student Orientation.Student Conduct Management and Reporting

Responsible for staying up to date, interpreting and communicating campus policies and advising students and faculty on student conduct, grievances, disputes, and issues regarding discrimination.Required Qualifications

Advanced knowledge of advising and counseling techniques.Skills in monitoring/assessing people, processes or services, to make improvements.Skills in project management and social perceptiveness.In-depth knowledge of the field's post-degree employment opportunities and practices.Multicultural competencies; ability to work with diverse populations.Required 3-5 years student services experience or equivalent.Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of University-specific computer application programs.Experience working with Graduate and/or Professional students.Master's degree in a related discipline (Public Health, Higher Education, Counseling, Social Work, etc.).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 or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $88,000 - $96,000.Other Information

This is not a visa opportunity.This position is eligible for up to 50% remote work once fully trained.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.

#J-18808-Ljbffr