Course Coordinator (4523U) - Data Science Undergraduate Studies
University of California, Berkeley
Location
Berkeley, CA | United States
Job description
Course Coordinator (4523U) - Data Science Undergraduate Studies About Berkeley
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Departmental Overview
Data Science Undergraduate Studies (DSUS) offers a range of academic, co-curricular, and enrichment programs-including the Data Science major and minor-with a wide-reaching impact both across UC Berkeley and beyond. Designed in collaboration with faculty from across Berkeley, Data Science invests students with deep technical knowledge, expertise in how to apply that knowledge in a field of their choosing, and an understanding of the social and human contexts and ethical implications of how data are collected, analyzed, and used. This combination positions graduates to help inform and develop solutions to a range of pressing challenges, from adapting industry to a new world of data to amplifying learning in education to helping communities recover from disaster.
DSUS is part of the College of Computing, Data Science and Society (CDSS), which strives to develop, implement, and share high-quality, ethics-oriented, and accessible curricula, educating a diverse student body in data science, computing, and statistics. Core to the college is an understanding of how computing and data science affect equality, equity, and opportunity-and the capacity to respond to social challenges.
The Course Coordinator holds a pivotal operational position within Data Science Undergraduate Studies (DSUS), reporting directly to the Director of Instructional and Academic Support Services. This role has been created in response to the ongoing evolution of Data Science instruction with a primary goal of building sustainable systems and processes to improve and support the experience of faculty, course staff (ASEs) and students This role encompasses a broad spectrum of responsibilities, ranging from course management support and course technology support to ensuring policy compliance and adherence. The primary focus is on supporting academic courses administered by DSUS, as well as various co-curricular and enrichment programs associated with Data Science education. Oversight of instructional activities involves strategic planning and implementation for approximately 15 courses, accommodating around 5,000 students per semester. This entails managing tasks such as coordinating course materials, scheduling office hours and tutoring, providing some staff selection support, and managing room reservation requests and assignments with a focus on the student experience. The role also extends to academic program support, including the organization of logistics for co-curricular and enrichment programs catering to Berkeley students, visiting students, and high school participants, such as Data Scholars, BUDS, and the Tuskegee/Berkeley partnership. Moreover, the Course Coordinator plays a crucial role in shaping and adapting policies as the instructional model for Data Science courses evolves, influenced by changes in campus policy and budget.
Application Review Date
The First Review Date for this job is: February 7, 2024 - Open Until Filled
Responsibilities
50% DSUS Course Support - Provide final grade calculation support and assist instructors with final grade calculations while creating a structure for electronic notebook sharing.
- Provide liaison support between the technical team and instructors, establish/implement best practices for using notebooks.
- Devises solutions to classroom space and scheduling problems, taking into account the curriculum needs of students, the needs of faculty, and available options.
- Assign students to course sections via software to support and assign course staff to lab/discussion sections, tutoring/office hours, and schedule office hours for Data Science courses.
- Through week five of each fall and spring term, create and disseminate weekly emails to waitlisted students to inform them of their discussion section waitlist status. Send a one-time email to of the enrolled students of a course to inform them of the alternate first lecture time and maintain the discussion swap spreadsheet.
- Complete student enrollment trend analysis on a case by case basis.
- May provide guidance/support to enrolled students around course policies and requests for extensions, incompletes, etc.
20% Academic Student Employee (ASE) Support
- Provide support for approving tutor timesheets each pay period and promptly, accurately, and professionally respond to all inquiries from faculty, students, and staff.
- Provide course staff selection support with supervisors/instructors in charge of the selection process while supporting the instructional team in executing the undergraduate program for that semester's courses.
15% Disabled Students Program (DSP) Support
- Provide DSP exam support to include student list maintenance (name, SID, DSP accommodation, gather accommodation letters), receiving exams, shredding exam materials, and other logistics.
- Provide support for different exams and grading logistics for courses throughout each semester the courses are offered.
5% Provide infrastructure and system support.
5% Provide event planning/execution.
5% Professional Development: Engages in opportunities for training, workshops, seminars, pertinent to the position.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
- Strong interpersonal skills to work with and gain trust from department senior management, faculty, and students.
- Proven ability in problem identification and resolution, reasoning, and analysis to identify trends.
- Knowledge of a variety of administrative operational activities such as event planning, basic fundraising processes, risk management planning, website design, accounting and payroll, and contracts and grants regulations and guidelines.
- Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality.
- Strong skills in short-term planning, analysis, problem-solving, and customer service.
- Demonstrated ability to resolve unique and highly complex problems, program challenges and other issues with little or no precedent.
- Multicultural competencies; knowledge and experience working and interacting effectively with diverse groups of staff, faculty, and student populations required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Thorough knowledge of common University-specific computer application programs.
- Thorough knowledge of department, organization, and University policies, procedures, and directives.
- Thorough knowledge of Data Science course and degree requirements.
Salary & Benefits
For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's
Compensation & Benefits website.
Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.
The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $59,100 to $80,600, not to exceed $101,700 (grade 19). This is a 100% FTE career appointment eligible for full benefits.
Other Information
This position is designated hybrid, with an expectation of 2-3 days per week of on campus work.
Conviction History Background
This 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 and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.
Mandated Reporter
This 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. We reserve the right to make employment contingent upon completion of signed statements acknowledging the responsibilities of a Mandated Reporter.
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. For more information about your rights as an applicant, please see the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission poster.
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