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Architecture Graduate Student Affairs Officer (4575U) - College of Environmental Design (CED) 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 College of Environmental Design brings together instruction and research in architecture, city and regional planning, landscape architecture and environmental planning, and urban design. http://www.ced.berkeley.edu/

The Architecture Graduate Student Affairs Office (GSAO) role involves a wide range of student services duties and responsibilities for the Department of Architecture. The GSAO provides assistance to the chair/dean, faculty, and graduate students in academic advising, admissions, financial aid, the evaluation and awarding of fellowships and block grant funds, student orientation and events, career counseling, and related programs. The incumbent will also develop and implement programs for student outreach, recruitment, and admissions and educate the public about admissions requirements, policies, and processes.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: March 17, 2023 - Open Until Filled

Responsibilities

30% Applying professional Student Services concepts, provides the full range of student services to student population served by the organization.

20% 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; utilizing in-depth knowledge of the organization's admissions criteria, helps rank applicants for admissions; evaluates domestic and international transcripts for degree eligibility; initiates and arranges student recruitment visits to Berkeley. Conducts outreach/recruitment activities using many modes of communication including in-person events, webinars, and social media marketing.

15% 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; devises curriculum planning in collaboration with chair/dean and faculty, and with other departments within the College of Environmental Design.

10% Financial Aid: In collaboration with the senior graduate student advisor, oversees and processes the administration, evaluation, and awarding of student fellowships, grants, scholarships, and other awards; advises students on financial aid options on campus and extra-mural fellowship opportunities.

5% Manages and updates Student Services & Recruitment/Admissions website content.

5% Within the Department of Architecture provides, and makes recommendations for the improvement of the following programs:

• Master of Architecture (M.Arch, professional degree program)
• Master of Advanced Architectural Design (MAAD, professional degree program)
• Master of Science PhD program

5% Student Conduct: Responsible for interpreting campus policies and advising students and faculty on student conduct, student grievances, disputes, and issues regarding discrimination.



5% Course Scheduling: Devises curriculum planning in collaboration with chair/dean and faculty, and with other departments, to ensure students' progress through course sequences, avoiding conflicts, and ensuring compliance with campus-wide policies.



5% Events: Plans and implements complex, high-visibility student events, such as open houses, orientations of new students, final reviews, and commencement.

Required Qualifications

• Working knowledge of and experience with advising and counseling techniques.
• Skills in judgment and decision-making, problem solving, identifying measures of system performance and the actions to improve performance.
• Knowledge of University, College and Departmental polices, regulations and procedures.
• Ability in problem identification, reasoning.
• Ability to develop original ideas to solve problems.
• Interpersonal skills. Multicultural competencies; ability to work with diverse populations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Prefer experience with using databases such as Microsoft Access.
• Basic visual communication skills preferred (image editing, graphic design)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
• Master's Degree in related field is preferred.
• 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.

Salary & Benefits

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's https://www.google.com/url?q=http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html&source=gmail&ust=1674324686328000&usg=AOvVaw2GpIWYW1GodaOMhx7gsK4r' href='https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=3965405&targetURL=http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html' style='font-variant-ligatures:normal; text-align:start; white-space:pre-wrap; color:blue; text-decoration:underline' target='_blank'>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 $66,700 - $74,000 annually. This is a 100% FTE career position eligible for full benefits.

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:

https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf
For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see:
http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct



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