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Inside Higher Ed · 3 weeks ago

Senior College Advisor (4576U) - The College of Computing, Data Science, and Society (CDSS)

San Francisco, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$70K/yr - $125K/yr

The University of California, Berkeley is a leading institution committed to equity and social justice in higher education. They are seeking a Senior College Advisor for the College of Computing, Data Science, and Society, responsible for providing advanced academic advising, overseeing college-wide initiatives, and collaborating with various academic and administrative units to enhance the student experience.

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Responsibilities

Apply advanced student development and academic advising theories, knowledge, and experience to support undergraduates in identifying, defining, and obtaining their educational goals

Advise students on the wide range of course possibilities and/or ways to complete complicated degree requirements

Empower students through holistic and collaborative advising to achieve their own definition of academic and personal success

Engage and build relationships with students to maximize their experience at Berkeley

Assess, monitor, and verify students' academic progress to ensure adherence to semester limits, timely advancement to degree, and degree completion. This includes, but is not limited to tracking progress, understanding grade points and calculating balances

Place academic registration holds and/or develop Academic Success Plans for students who are out of compliance with College expectations

Counsel students experiencing complex and simultaneous problems resulting in academic difficulty

Identify barriers, distractions, and complications contributing to academic probationary status or dismissal

Help students recognize these key non- academic issues, and determine proper referrals for students whose academics may be adversely affected by mental health, study habits, financial, personal or family issues or crises and initiate contact on students' behalf for additional therapeutic counseling and/or assistance from other units

Provide guidance on how students can return and be successful

Explain registration and enrollment procedures and assist students in taking full advantage of a wide range of academic and nonacademic enrichment opportunities such as study abroad, internships, undergraduate research opportunities, scholarships, and extracurricular activities. Advise on special eligibility requirements such as Honors programs, fellowships, and scholarships

Based on extensive knowledge of College policies, advise students on rules, regulations, and requirements as well as provide assistance on all aspects of a student's academic experience

Help students make connections with academic and non-academic departments, and make referrals to appropriate resources

Serve as College academic advising expert and consultant to College Advisers, deans, departmental advisers, and key campus partners

As the dean's delegate, advise deans on the formulation of department policy by advising them on areas needing clarification and identifying solutions

Review, and advise deans on, transferability and applicability of non-UC courses and / or courses of the organization within or outside of the College that may affect ongoing requirements

As the dean's delegate, utilize independent decision-making authority to review requests, interpret, and maintain uniform and consistent application of College policies and regulations

As the dean's delegate, analyze the consequences of College academic policies / practices and recommend new or modified policies / practices

Support the advising team troubleshoot complex College policies (e.g. late readmission, late enrollment, waiver requests for College requirements, Simultaneous degrees) and procedures

Make recommendations to the training and leadership teams; contribute to on-going staff training

Help foster a culture of inclusion and belonging in alignment with the CDSS Advising mission and values and the UC Berkeley principles of community

Work collaboratively with other advising staff to implement College-wide initiatives/projects to meet college goals

May assist in dissemination of information about the College and its programs at admissions outreach and recruitment receptions. Provide prospective students, their families, and school administrators with pertinent information about College programs, articulation agreements, and related career choices

Serve on committees representing CDSS Advising as assigned; participate in short-term and long-term planning

Engages in opportunities for training, workshops, conferences, and seminars that are relevant to this position

Qualification

Advising skillsAdvising techniquesDecision-making skillsOrganizational skillsCollege policiesProject management skillsInterpersonal skillsLearning theoriesSocial perceptivenessFERPA knowledge

Required

Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training

Proven advising skills with strong decision-making skills and demonstrated good judgment

Strong organizational and planning skills with ability to prioritize workload and issues and to function effectively under time constraints and rapidly changing priorities

Interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff and students, foster a team environment and be adaptable to change in a diverse, inclusive campus climate

Broad knowledge in learning theories

Advanced knowledge of advising and counseling techniques

Advanced knowledge and understanding of student development theory

Knowledge of common University-specific computer application programs and knowledge of University and departmental principles and procedures involved in risk assessment and evaluating risks as to likelihood and consequences

Thorough knowledge of (or can quickly learn) college policies, procedures, and requirements

Skills in project management, social perceptiveness to be aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do

Skills in monitoring / assessing people, programs, processes, or services, to make improvements

Ability in problem identification, reasoning

FERPA knowledge