Student Services Advisor 3 4575U - IEOR University of California Berkeley - Military Veterans

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Student Services Advisor 3 (4575U) - IEOR 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 . Departmental Overview The College of Engineering (COE) at UC Berkeley is recognized for its educational and research excellence, consistently ranking among the top three Engineering colleges in the United States. With more than 250 regular faculty members, 1, 800 graduate students and 3,200 undergraduate students located in seven academic departments, Engineering is the second largest college on the Berkeley campus. The Industrial Engineering and Operations Research Department (IEOR) is an academic department within the College of Engineering (COE). IEOR is home to 15 core faculty, 6 emeriti, 4-5 lecturers, and 8-10 visiting scholars. The department offers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees; as well as two professional master's programs - Master of Engineering (MEng) and Master of Analytics. IEOR is at the forefront of research and teaching of operations research and analytics methods, as well as the advancement of quantitative methodologies to solve problems in the areas of healthcare, supply chains, energy, security, finance, and e-commerce. The department has strong ties with other departments in the UC Berkeley College of Engineering and enjoys close relationships with the departments of Statistics, Mathematics, and Economics, as well as with the Haas School of Business. The incumbent will be using skills as a seasoned, experienced student services professional, providing the full range of student services within an organization such as an academic department, school, or college. The Student Services Advisor independently advises students and resolves student services-related issues on the full range of academic issues inherent within the organization. Advises faculty and management on a variety of student issues and works with the department's /school's / college's management to recommend changes to policies, practices, and procedures. The incumbent will provide guidance on issues requiring in-depth knowledge of specialized programs is provided by offices specializing in those fields, e.g., the financial aid office, graduate division, or student learning center, OR by the chair / dean and faculty of the department /school / college. May administer funds for student programs. Application Review Date The First Review Date for this job is: 3/4/22 - Open Until Filled Responsibilities 45% Academic Advising: Advises faculty on departmental / college and university policies and procedures. Reviews students' progress and advises students and faculty on requirements for degree / program completion. Identifies students with progression problems and recommends interventions. Independently advises students and resolves student and academic issues. Advises and recommends changes to faculty and staff on student and academic issues, policies, and protocols. Advises student groups on social and academic activities. Maintain productive and mutually beneficial relationships with other campus offices, most prominently the other student service advisors in the College of Engineering departments, the Fung Institute, and Graduate Division. Maintains graduate student records for functions pertaining to the students' progress in the program up to, and including, the awarding of the degree. Ensure excellent service and accurate student records. 35% Recruitment and Admissions: Plans and implements outreach programs with specifically targeted domestic and international institutions. Provides professional service and support to prospective applicants and admits. Advises prospective applicants on necessary academic preparation; appropriateness of program as it pertains to the prospective applicant's goals; utilizing in-depth knowledge of the organization's admissions criteria. Helps review and rank applicants for admissions, evaluates domestic and international transcripts for degree eligibility. Initiates and arranges student recruitment visits to Berkeley. Arrange in state, national and international recruitment travel. Manages annual applicant interview process. Manages applicant inquiry database. Evaluates the success of current outreach efforts; develops and implements enhancements. 10% Events: Plans and implements complex, high-visibility student events: Responsible for planning and managing orientation programs for new students; Plans additional student services community-building events such as coffee hours. Supports other IEOR department events, including commencement, prospective grad student info sessions, etc. Helps plan and execute commencement. * Recruitment visits - Responsible for planning, implementing, and managing recruitment visits of prospective graduate students to IEOR - Visit day. 5% Financial Aid: Helps oversee the administration, evaluation, and awarding of student fellowships, grants, scholarships, and other awards. Advises students on financial aid options of the organization, funding eligibility, and extra-mural fellowship opportunities. 5% Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training. Solid verbal and written communication skills. Interpersonal skills. Multicultural competencies; ability to work with diverse populations. Preferred Qualifications Working knowledge of advising and counseling techniques. Knowledge of 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. Knowledge of complex U.S. visa and immigration procedures, compliance issues, and employment eligibility /authorization for international students and scholars. Ability in problem identification and reasoning; ability to develop original ideas to solve problems. Skills in judgment and decision-making, problem solving, identifying measures of system performance and the actions to improve performance. Salary & Benefits For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit: *****Salary commensurate with experience. 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. 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 see: ****default/files/migrated_files/ employers/poster_screen_ reader_optimized.pdf For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: **** To apply, visit ****Copyright 2022 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-12021c84feb0fa40a1a71e05065f9faf

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