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Inside Higher Ed · 1 week ago

Legal Studies Undergraduate Advisor (4545C), Berkeley Law - 82894

Berkeley, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$73K/yr - $86K/yr

The University of California, Berkeley is a world-leading institution known for its academic and research excellence. They are seeking a Legal Studies Undergraduate Advisor who will provide comprehensive student services, academic advice, and manage the undergraduate program while ensuring students fulfill their academic requirements.

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Responsibilities

Maintaining confidentiality in accordance with Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), provides advice and assistance to students on all aspects of their academic experience, including progression towards completion of the major and requirement matters for the department/college

Determines barriers, distractions, and complications affecting a student's academic success, helps students recognize these key non-academic issues, and makes appropriate referrals for additional therapeutic counseling and/or assistance from other units

Advises students on a wide range of course possibilities and/or ways to complete degree requirements that may not be clearly defined. Assists in determining scheduling needs for student progression towards degree using various student and campus databases

Enrolls students who need specialized enrollment assistance

Advises on complex re-entry, transfer, UC Extension, and EAP student issues, evaluates (with the help of the Director) courses from other schools

Evaluates and advises students in petition for exceptions to departmental/college requirements. Confirms that students have met requirements for degree completion when there are no clear precedents or articulations, such as interdisciplinary programs or when transfer work is involved

Identifies students with GPA or progress problems, advises students, and recommends appropriate courses of action by the department /college (e.g., academic probation, dismissal)

Advises on special eligibility requirements such as Independent Study, Honors program/fellowships/scholarships. Advises undergraduate student association as needed working with Office of Student Life and ASUC

Serves as primary Program contact for community college advisors, prospective students and parents

Helps train and provides information to new/visiting and continuing instructors and GSIs on student advising issues, the Program, College and University policies, procedures and resources, schedules GSI study rooms

Assists faculty in the planning of academic curriculum to ensure student's progress through course sequences, and ensure compliance with campus-wide policies. Prepares and submits required course approval forms to Academic Senate Committee on Courses and Instruction (COCI)

As needed, monitors enrollments, processes waitlists, oversees grading, schedules make-up and Disabled Students' Program (DSP) exams

Serves as backup scheduler

Performs other duties as assigned

Based on assessment of the needs of the student community, designs and implements student programs/orientations/workshops

Coordinates Commencement exercises (including reception and guest arrangements) and manages staff commencement work in cooperation with University Relations, Cal Performances, vendors, etc

Researches and publicizes via listserve and website: career, graduate school, fellowship, volunteer, internship opportunities, and any information of interest to majors. Produces printed and web publications for the major, edits general catalog, reviews course articulation on ASSIST.org

Serves as Program representative to various campus offices such as the College of Letters & Science, Advising, Office of the Registrar, Career Engagement, etc

Serves on various committees on a rotating basis

Attends relevant meetings and conferences

Qualification

Advising techniquesAcademic advising practicesDegree requirements knowledgeConfidentiality (FERPA)Computer skillsExperience in higher educationInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving abilitiesCommunication skills

Required

Thorough knowledge of advising and counseling techniques

Comprehensive understanding of academic advising practices, degree requirements, and student progression

Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of college and school policies, procedures, and requirements, including degree completion, course sequencing, petition processes, and transfer credit evaluation

Thorough knowledge of and/or can quickly learn department, school, and college policies, procedures, and requirements, such as enrollment, degree progression, course approval, transfer credit evaluation, petitions for exceptions, program eligibility criteria, and compliance with campus-wide regulations

Knowledge and/or ability to learn California laws pertaining to the privacy rights of students and access to student information, including Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and make informed decisions in complex student advising situations while maintaining confidentiality and compliance with university regulations

Demonstrated ability to identify, analyze, and resolve complex academic and administrative challenges, including student progression barriers, course sequencing issues, petitions for exceptions, and program coordination, by developing practical solutions and collaborating effectively with students, faculty, and campus partners

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Interpersonal and relationship-building skills to collaborate effectively with students, faculty, staff, and external partners

Abilities to identify problems, reason, and develop original ideas to solve problems

Ability to accurately interpret and apply complex academic policies and procedures to students and faculty

Strong computer skills, including knowledge and proficiency of Google suite, Microsoft suite, and database software; ability to learn new systems and software

Strong attention to detail

Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality, especially regarding management of student records and privileged information within the department

Excellent organizational skills with ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities in a dynamic academic environment

Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaborate with individuals and groups from a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives

Demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment that promotes collaboration and mutual respect among all members of the UC Berkeley community and its stakeholders

Must demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to engage with and understand individuals from varied academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, and ethnic backgrounds

Working experience in academic advising, student services, or higher education administration

Experience advising students, interpreting academic policies, evaluating degree requirements, and coordinating programs or student support services

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

Preferred

Familiarity with Legal Studies or a closely related academic program, including understanding of curriculum structure, degree requirements, course sequencing, and program-specific policies and procedures

Knowledge of and/or can quickly learn University-specific computer application programs, including student information systems, databases, degree audit software, and online tools such as ASSIST.org

Knowledge of and/or can quickly learn University and departmental and procedures

Experience advising students within Legal Studies or a similar discipline