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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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Summer Sessions, Study Abroad, Lifelong Learning & University Extension (SSALLEX) is the extended education division of the University of California, Berkeley and an essential part of the University's mission to extend the research and scholarship of UC Berkeley to a global community.'

SSALLEX is a vibrant and dynamic organization that enables more than 60,000 visiting UC and potential Cal students; parents, faculty, academic units, international business partners, and central campus service providers engage in campus activities. The department provides more than 2,000 summer courses, fall freshmen programs, study abroad experiences, global internships, and year-around programs or courses, lectures, special events and interest circles for older adults.

The First Review Date for this job is: 5/8/2024

Under the direction of the Director of New Student & Pre-College Programs, the FPF Academic Advisor serves as a member of the FPF advising team and is responsible for providing academic advising and holistic support to a caseload of about 250 first-year students.

Recruitment and Admissions:

• Plans and implements outreach programs with specifically targeted institutions; advises prospective applicants on necessary academic preparation; appropriateness of program as it pertains to the prospective applicant's goals;
• Participate in campus recruitment trips/presentations for underrepresented students.
• Serve as advocate and liaison for students, parents, and high school counselors through work with the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

Academic Advising:

• Advise entering freshmen, parents, and school counselors in person and groups, providing them with information about Fall Program for Freshmen courses that meet various University and College degree requirements.
• Advises students on program and campus policy exceptions, appeals, cancellations and withdrawals; assists with the appropriate selection of first semester coursework as it applies to intended majors and graduation requirements; advises students ongoing in support of their successful completion of the program by providing alternative academic options or referrals to other resources, such as financial aid, billing, or health services; resolves scheduling conflicts and similar issues.
• Serves as a liaison to students and the campus departments that overlap with FPF.

Program Assessment, Analysis, and Reporting:

• Using various tools and applications, develops and administers all program-related evaluation and assessment materials for students, instructors, and program administration activities; designs and interprets surveys, coordinates and conducts focus groups, analyzes responses, and provides recommendations.

Policies and Procedures:

• Advises management on the formulation of program policies by advising them on areas needing clarification and identifying solutions; analyzes the consequences of organization's academic policies and recommends new or changed policies; recommends solutions to organization's problems without precedent.
• Advises new and continuing instructors on departmental/school/college and university policies and procedures.
• Provides information to campus partners on all FPF policies and procedures and the program's institutional relations to campus.
• Maintains good relations, communications and collaborative partnerships with campus affiliates to develop and improve delivery of student services.
• Stays abreast of changes to university, college, and Extension policies and procedures and communicates those changes, as well as implications of those changes, to program staff.
• Serves on the FPF Exceptional Changes committee; advises students on policies and procedures for grade disputes, incompletes, petitions for exceptional change to class schedule, program withdrawals.

Course Enrollment and Curriculum Planning:

• Using Cal Answers and other data systems, devise curriculum planning in collaboration with the Director and other departments to ensure students progress through first-semester courses, avoid conflicts, and ensure compliance with campus-wide policies.

Student Systems Leadership:

• Provides analytical support to the ongoing development of the program registration and student enrollment systems; serves as the lead "super
  user" and liaison with several Extension and campus departments (including Application Services, Registrar, Office of Undergraduate Admissions, L&S, Cal Answers, SAIT, and others).

• Advanced knowledge of advising and counseling techniques.
• Knowledge of higher education-specific computer application programs and knowledge of University and/or College and departmental principles and procedures involved in risk assessment and evaluating risks as to likelihood and consequences.
• Skills in monitoring/assessing people, processes or services, to make improvements.
• Skills in project management, social perceptiveness to be aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Ability in problem identification, reasoning, ability to develop original ideas to solve problems, persuasion, leadership.
• In-depth knowledge of the field's post-degree employment opportunities and practices.
• Interpersonal skills. Multicultural competencies; ability to work with diverse populations.
• Knowledge of first-year academic and transitional issues.
• Knowledge of trends and issues facing low-income and first-generation college, underrepresented, disadvantaged, physically challenged, and underprepared students in higher education.
• Knowledge of the methodologies used to enhance student achievement, such as collaborative teaching/learning models, strategies for effective counseling and peer mentoring, small group facilitation and training, coaching, mentoring, and advocacy.
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with all levels of staff, both verbally and in writing.
• Solid ability to multi-task and problem-solve with demanding timeframes.
• Ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality.
• Ability to use sound judgment in responding to issues and concerns.
• Ability to build and maintain partnerships across campus.
• Skills in active listening and critical thinking.
• Detail-oriented and able to take initiative, work independently and as part of a team.

Education/Training:

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

• This is a 100% Contract position with full benefits that ends two years from the date of hire.
• Exempt and paid monthly.
• This is not a visa opportunity.

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 - $80,400 annually.

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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.

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