Graduate Admissions & Recruitment Advisor (Part-Time)

University of California-Berkeley; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

University of California, Berkeley seeks a Graduate Admissions Advisor to support admissions, recruitment, and funding for sociology programs. You will assist the dean, chair, faculty, and students in advising and financial matters, and manage SLATE and related systems.

The role involves planning outreach, coordinating events, and communicating admissions requirements, policies, and opportunities to diverse applicants and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related area or equivalent experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of university policies for graduate study and financial aid.
• Ability to interpret admissions criteria and evaluate complex applications.

Responsibilities

• Advises and supports graduate admissions from outreach to funding.
• Manages admission systems, SLATE, and applicant communications.
• Coordinates with diversity and funding offices for programs and events.
• Assesses international degrees, GPA equivalencies, and TOEFL standards.
• Keeps records, prepares reports, and communicates policies clearly.

Skills

Communication

Multicultural skills

Project management

Team collaboration

Policy interpretation

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SIS/Campus Solutions

MYF

CalCentral

SLATE

GLOW

Google Workspace

Microsoft Excel

Word

Drupal

FileMaker Pro

Job description

University of California, Berkeley seeks a Graduate Admissions Advisor to support admissions, recruitment, and funding for sociology programs. You will assist the dean, chair, faculty, and students in advising and financial matters, and manage SLATE and related systems.

The role involves planning outreach, coordinating events, and communicating admissions requirements, policies, and opportunities to diverse applicants and internal stakeholders.