Director of Undergraduate Advising (0322U) Job 71801 - College of Environmental Design (CED)About 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.
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Departmental OverviewUC Berkeley's College of Environmental Design offers an environment to collaborate and innovate with others committed to creating a welcoming home for design & research excellence toward environmental resilience and equity. CED is comprised of faculty, students and staff with an impressive set of backgrounds and talents. We believe in the importance of supporting an inclusive environment that values community and builds its strength from a diversity of views and expertise.
The role of the Director of Undergraduate Advising involves a wide range of student services duties and responsibilities for an academic department/school/college or organization. The Director provides assistance to the dean/chair, faculty, and students in academic advising, recruitment, admissions, financial aid, student orientation and events, student leadership, wellness and climate, career counseling, and related programs.
Application Review DateThe First Review Date for this job is: 8/28/24 - Open until filled.
Responsibilities- CED Office of Undergraduate Advising Leadership:
Provides leadership for a broad range of undergraduate student services programs in the college, including advising office operations, activities, and services. Oversees strategic planning, analysis and goal-setting. Formulates objectives for CED advising, ensuring compatibility with the college's mission and goals. - Outreach and Admissions:
Achieves outreach and admissions objectives through the coordinated efforts of professional advising team. Develops strategies and provides operational leadership for undergraduate outreach programs, through the efforts of the team. - Event/Project Management:
Oversees projects and manages staff to produce high impact events such as Cal Day, Golden Bear Advising, and Golden Bear Orientation. - Assessment and Analysis:
Maintains a strong understanding of student needs, trends, and professional requirements. Evaluates the effectiveness of the student services function, and makes changes to the program to provide more relevant and meaningful programming. - Student Curriculum and Policy Administration:
Ensures ongoing adherence to academic policies governing undergraduates within the College of Environmental Design. - Human and Financial Resource Management:
Makes recommendations on performance, salary actions, hiring decisions and other human resources related issues of managed staff. - College Representative:
Represents the student services unit to the campus community and relevant external constituencies.
Required Qualifications- Advanced knowledge of strengths-based student advising, mentoring, and counseling techniques.
- Demonstrated management experience, including collaborative team leadership, strategic planning, project oversight, and problem-solving.
- Experience working with culturally diverse communities in an academic environment.
- Skills in relationship building at all levels (i.e., students, staff, faculty, deans, administrators, and the public).
- Experience effectively supervising, mentoring, and/or coaching professional staff.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, objectivity, sensitivity, professionalism, and exercise good judgment and tact.
- Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
Preferred Qualifications- Knowledge of common university-specific student systems and business processes.
- Master's degree in higher education administration, counseling, social sciences, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Salary & BenefitsFor information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's
Compensation & Benefits website.
The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $113,000 - $127,000.
Diversity StatementPlease include, as part of your application a brief (1-2 paragraph) statement on your contributions to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in your professional experience.
Conviction History BackgroundThis is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities.
Mandated ReporterThis position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter required to report the observed or suspected abuse or neglect of children, dependent adults, or elders to designated law enforcement or social service agencies.
Equal Employment OpportunityThe 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.
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