Assistant Director, Undergraduate Advising (0313U) 72393
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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.
- Formulates policy recommendations and monitors policy interpretation and application.
- Supports the Director, Assistant Dean of Advising, and Deans with strategic planning.
- Oversees administration of program funding, daily workflow, and work procedures.
- Reviews and reports to senior management about effectiveness in functional area(s).
- Outlines future-facing plans for functional area(s).
- Contributes innovative ideas to the development and implementation of advising strategies.
- Identifies critical issues in advising operations and program delivery, and proposes solutions.
- Ensures effective use of campus student information systems.
Supervision, Management & Leadership:
- Supervises advisors (7-10 FTE) providing the full range of academic advising.
- Helps develop and update staff job descriptions.
- Supports collaborative leadership for recruitment and hiring.
- Promotes career development; identifies and provides professional development opportunities.
- Monitors employee performance; holds regularly scheduled 1:1 and team check-ins with direct reports.
- Promotes a professional, cooperative, and team approach within the unit.
Program/Project Management:
- Recommends resources committed to advising and programmatic goals.
- Manages at least one functional area within OUA.
Advising & Dean's Representative:
- Serves as a high-level advising resource for Deans, staff, faculty, and other campus administrators.
- Advises students directly on a limited basis.
- Interprets and ensures equitable enforcement of policies and procedures.
Campus Outreach:
- Serves on committees representing OUA as assigned.
- Acts as liaison among students, campus departments, and administration.
Professional Development:
- Stays abreast of best practices and innovations in academic advising.
- In collaboration with the supervisor, develops professional development goals.
Required Qualifications- Advanced knowledge of academic advising and counseling techniques.
- Knowledge of student development theory and current trends in academic advising.
- Thorough knowledge of campus and College procedures.
- Ability to coach staff and inspire professional development.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to lead change and innovation.
- Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
Preferred Qualifications- Knowledge of assessment, data gathering, and analysis approaches.
- Previous supervision experience in a university setting.
- Master's Degree in Counseling, Education, or related field.
Salary & BenefitsThis is a full-time, career position. This position is eligible for up to 40% remote work within the United States. This position is eligible for the full range of UC Benefits. The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $110,000.00 - $123,000.00, annually.
How to ApplyTo apply, please submit your resume and cover letter. Please include, as part of your application a brief 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. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories.
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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