Senior Academic Advisor, Neuroscience (4546U) - 62725 | University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Berkeley
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Berkeley, CA | United States
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Senior Academic Advisor, Neuroscience (4546U) - 62725 About Berkeley
At 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.
The University of California, Berkeley, is one of the world's leading institutions of higher education, distinguished by its combination of internationally recognized academic and research excellence; the transformative opportunity it provides to a large and diverse student body; its public mission and commitment to equity and social justice; and its roots in the California experience, animated by such values as innovation, questioning the status quo, and respect for the environment and nature. Since its founding in 1868, Berkeley has fueled a perpetual renaissance, generating unparalleled intellectual, economic and social value in California, the United States and the world.
We are looking for equity-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. When you join the team at Berkeley, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among faculty, staff, students and community partners. In deciding whether to apply for a position at Berkeley, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with our Guiding Values and Principles , our Principles of Community , and our Strategic Plan .
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Departmental Overview The Undergraduate Student Services Office in the Biosciences Division in L&S at UC Berkeley serves over 1500 undergraduate students in Integrative Biology (IB), Molecular & Cell Biology (MCB), and Neuroscience majors through comprehensive advising and student programming.
Together IB, MCB, and Neuro are among the largest academic departments at UC Berkeley. By several measures (including number of faculty and students, budget, and assigned square feet), these departments are larger than many UCB colleges and schools. The three departments represent over 186 faculty FTE (including Adjuncts, Professors of the Graduate School, active emeriti and 15 HHMI professors); 77 Researchers and Specialists; 150 post-doctoral researchers; 375 graduate students; 80 department staff members; and total state and extramural payroll of approximately 1000 (including Graduate Student Instructors, Graduate Student Researchers and research staff). Financial resources include approximately $51M in annual extramural funding (which accounts for over half of the total sponsored research awards in the College of Letters & Science) and over $46M other fund sources. The department has over 1,800 declared undergraduate students and a total annual enrollment in classes of ~20,000. Department personnel are currently housed in eight buildings located in three widely separated parts of the campus.
Position Summary In addition to counseling students on academic program policies and issues, Senior Advisors provide specialized expertise in an assigned major, serve as representative of that major on cross-campus advisory committees and to faculty in the department, lead office-wide projects such as graduation audits and advising survey reviews, act as the main transfer equivalency coordinator, lead special projects and programs, mentor and train other staff, and fill in for Assistant Director in case of absences.
Application Review Date The First Review Date for this job is: 12/27/2023.
Responsibilities Academic Advising
- Applies advanced academic advising concepts and experience to identify and resolve intricate student issues/grievances such as alleged discrimination, complex grade dispute issues, and students' personal crises while empowering students to make the most of their collegiate experience, including the development of both technical and non-technical skills.
- Advises undergraduate students in an assigned major using a holistic advising approach.
- Establishes individualized, collaborative relationships with students to learn their skill levels, aptitudes, interests, and strengths.
- Assists students with identifying academic and career goals and establishing realistic plans to achieve them.
- Utilizing in-depth knowledge of the field counsels students on post-degree employment opportunities and practices.
- Uses this knowledge to make recommendations to faculty and staff on best practices for career counseling.
- Determines the proper referrals for students whose academic success may be adversely impacted by issues related to mental health, financial aid, study habits, personal and/or family concerns, etc.
- Manage all aspects of the degree conferral process for undergraduate students in the major, including identifying honors notations, ensuring final research thesis are received, assigning caseloads to other advisors ensuring that all advisors review their caseloads, updating the Academic Progress Reports (APR), and entering final statuses for grad tracking.
- Leads complex programs in the office such as the Honors Program, Transfer Seminar/Mentoring Program, and/or Peer Advising Program, with assistance from other advisors.
- Assists Assistant Director in training and mentoring other staff.
- Acts as Advising Office liaison to the Faculty Advisors, scheduling their office hours, onboarding new faculty advisors, and directing policy petitions.
- Counsels L&S college advisors and other campus advisors on departmental policies and procedures.
- Facilitates and participates in high-visibility events such as the departments' Undergraduate Research Poster Session and Conference Day, Cal Day, Commencement, and Golden Bear Orientation.
Scheduling and Course Support
- Manages all aspects of course and classroom scheduling, analyzing, and planning of neuroscience courses, collaborating with IB and MCB curriculum planners as well as the Assistant Director and Director of Student Services.
- Advises the Assistant Director and faculty advising and/or curriculum committees on transferability and applicability of non-UC Berkeley courses and/or courses on campus within or outside of the department that may affect degree requirements.
- Serves as the liaison between the Office of Undergraduate Advising and the Curriculum Committee and/or Undergraduate Advising Committee.
- Using expertise in academic policy, procedures, and major curriculum analyzes the implications of changes to the curriculum, courses, and the development of new courses.
- Serves as the enrollment management liaison between the Office of Undergraduate Advising and departmental enrollment managers in order to anticipate and resolve major related enrollment issues.
- Coordinates the enrollment and grade submission for undergraduate independent study courses and research, interacting with faculty, outside PIs, the Office of the Registrar, and enrollment managers.
Academic Policies and Procedures
- Analyzes the consequences and implications of departmental academic policies and recommends new or changed policies.
- Advises the Assistant Director, Curriculum Committee, and Undergraduate Advising Committees on the formulation of department and college policy, including providing advice on areas needing clarification and identifying solutions.
- Makes recommendations on exceptions to policy and determines how such decisions will affect undergraduate students.
- Develops and maintains online information about department policies, procedures, and curricula in the Academic Guide and the department's undergraduate web pages.
- Represents MCB and IB Undergraduate Advising on various campus-wide committees; participates in developing solutions to student issues with broad impact.
Awards and Scholarships
- Oversees the administration, evaluation, and awarding of all departmental undergraduate student financial awards.
- Manages annual undergraduate student awards which total up to $35,000 from multiple sources with varying criteria.
- Performs needs analysis, assesses eligibility, and proposes guidelines to the department to determine the allocation of awards under complex, specialized regulations and funding terms.
- Maintains current and historic knowledge of Financial Aid and Departmental requirements and procedures relative to the administration of student financial awards, scholarships, and research stipends.
- Works directly with stakeholders to resolve sensitive financial award issues.
Supervision
- May supervise student employees and volunteers, such as student office assistants (work-study), peer advisors, and transfer mentors.
Required Qualifications - Advanced knowledge of advising and counseling techniques.
- Knowledge of multiple majors, colleges, and schools.
- Thorough knowledge of and/or can quickly learn college/school policies, procedures, and requirements.
- Thorough knowledge of and/or can quickly learn department/college/school precedents and application of policy.
- Skills in judgment and decision-making, problem solving, project management.
- Ability to multi-task.
- Abilities in problem identification, reasoning, and ability to develop original ideas to solve problems.
- Ability to communicate detailed to high-level information to various groups of stakeholders.
- Ability to gather, analyze and draw practical conclusions from data, as well as communicate findings to others.
- Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
Preferred Qualifications - Master's degree or higher in student affairs, counseling or related area.
Salary & Benefits This is a 100% full-time (40 hrs a week) exempt career position, which is paid monthly and eligible for UC 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 $70,100.00 - $85,000.00.
How to Apply - To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.
Other Information - This is not a visa opportunity.
- This position is eligible for up to 40% remote 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.
For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, please see the University of California Discrimination, Harassment, and Affirmative Action in the Workplace policy.
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