Admissions Advisor (4976C) #87881

University of California; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

UC benefits

Paid time off 80 hours/year

Job summary

University of California, Berkeley is seeking an Admissions Advisor to guide applicants from inquiry through registration. You will review applications and advise on admission decisions while responding to inquiries about programs, financial aid, housing, and entry requirements.

You will manage a caseload of prospective students and agents, coordinate communications, and help refine outreach strategies. This is a full-time role with UC benefits and a strong emphasis on student services.

Qualifications

• Experience serving diverse student populations and guiding applicants.
• Ability to interpret admission policies and procedures for the public.
• Ability to build cooperative relationships with schools and partners.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Desire to help students achieve academic and professional goals.
• Ability to assess program fit for individual student goals.
• Capability to evaluate and refine communication methods.

Responsibilities

• Review applications and advise on admission decisions using guidelines.
• Answer inquiries with information on admissions requirements, programs, and housing.
• Maintain active prospective student caseload and track activity in CRM systems.
• Coordinate with supervisors on outreach strategy and maintain web pages.
• Assist with recruitment travel and data entry into systems.

Skills

Diversity experience

Policy interpretation

Stakeholder relations

Oral & written comms

Student advising

Enrollment evaluation

Training ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in related area

Tools

Salesforce

Slate

Zendesk

Google Workspace

Job description

At the University of California, Berkeley , we are dedicated to fostering a community where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. Our culture of openness, freedom, and belonging makes it a special place for students, faculty, and staff, who are among the most talented and accomplished anywhere, including Nobel laureates, Pulitzer Prize winners, and MacArthur Fellows. Since our founding in 1868, we have been an engine for innovation - driving intellectual, economic, and social progress that benefits California, the U.S., and beyond. Together, we change the world.

At Berkeley, the best careers are built on a foundation of continuous learning and growth . We actively support professional development by providing all full‑time staff employees with at least 80 hours of paid time per year and provide space for supportive colleague communities via numerous employee resource groups.

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 to engage in campus activities. The department provides more than 2,000 summer courses, fall freshmen programs, study abroad experiences, global internships, and year‑round programs or courses, lectures, special events, and interest circles for older adults.

Position Summary

The Admissions Advisor assists students in selecting the right program from diverse options and cultivates exceptional candidates from initial inquiry through application submission or initial registration. This position reviews student applications and recommends admission decisions for the unit's academic programs.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is August 17, 2026. For full consideration, please apply by the first review date.

Responsibilities

Exercises professional judgment in reviewing, evaluating, and recommending applicants for admission using established guidelines.

Responds to inquiries from prospective students and provides substantive information on admissions requirements, programs and curricula for our unit's programs, including our visiting international student programs; advises on entrance requirements, application procedures, financial aid availability, housing alternatives, etc; advises/guides prospective students through decision‑making and application processes through phone, email, web, social media, in‑person and group interactions; Uses professional knowledge and perspective to relate to prospective students to establish professional rapport and add to the student experience.

Maintains an active caseload of prospective students, agents, partners, and other stakeholders and tracks activity via a variety of channels, including, but not limited to, Salesforce, Slate, Zendesk, Google Workspace, etc. Serves as liaison between students, parents, and programs and pro actively supports communications with others participating in the recruitment, admissions, and student services process and refers prospective students to other parties as necessary; works with supervisor to develop communication and outreach strategy, as well maintain the prospective student web page and information; is proactive in identifying potential barriers within the student enrollment process and initiates steps resulting in resolution. Evaluates services to determine the impact of recruitment and admissions activities with the development of new and refined strategies for maximizing outreach and follow‑up.

Performs recruitment activities, including writing or editing materials, and representing the school/college/department at admissions events and other forums. Under direction and guidance, implements aspects of events to enhance recruitment and yield. Maintains an up‑to‑date database of prospective students, macros, and Zendesk articles; collects data to determine their needs; and manages and tracks them through the pipeline. Pull data reports to help the supervisor assess recruitment progress, adjust communication strategies, application progress, and forecast yield.

Consults with experienced‑level staff or faculty when reviewing more complex applications.

Provides support for recruitment travel at all levels of preparation as needed, including packing and transporting collateral; assists with related activities such as preserving student leads and maintaining contact; collects travel expenses; and inputs relevant information into Salesforce and other data resources.

Required Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience working with a diverse student population, ranging from high school students to mid‑career professionals and life‑long learners.
• Ability to interpret program policies and procedures to prospective applicants and the public.
• Ability to maintain cooperative relationships with schools, universities, community organizations, and other institutions.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Desire to help students achieve their academic, professional, and personal goals.
• Ability to screen and evaluate a program’s overall fit for a student’s goals.
• Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of communication models and recommend alternatives or refinements.
• Ability to conduct trainings and provide guidance to students, in‑person, via web, over the phone, and in writing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of recruitment and student services for pre‑collegiate, international students, and adult learners.
• Customer service or advising experience in an educational environment entailing one‑on‑one interaction.
• Working knowledge of developing recruitment strategies.
• Working knowledge of customer relationship management (Salesforce) and application systems (Slate), or comparable systems.

Education / Training

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

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 hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $30.78-$41.84.

• This is a non‑exempt, bi‑weekly paid position.
• This is a full‑time (40 hours/week) Career position eligible for UC benefits.

Other Information

This is not a visa opportunity. This position does not include sponsorship of a new consular H-1B visa petition that would require payment of the $100,000 supplemental fee.

This position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement between the UAW (United Auto Workers) and the University of California Regents for SV.

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.

Misconduct

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

“Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC’s policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.