Graduate Admissions & Recruitment Advisor, Sociology

University of California; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 717,000 - 837,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

UC benefits

Job summary

University of California, Berkeley invites applications for the Graduate Admissions Advisor, Sociology. This role serves the Department of Sociology, coordinating admissions, recruitment, financial aid, and related programs for prospective graduate students.

The position emphasizes advising, program development, and collaboration with faculty to enhance diversity and recruitment outcomes. It is a part-time, exempt role with UC benefits, based in Berkeley.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Ability to interpret and convey policies to students, faculty, and staff.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; supported by multicultural competencies.

Responsibilities

• Advise students on graduate admissions processes, funding, and academic planning.
• Coordinate recruitment, outreach, and events to increase applicant yield for Sociology programs.
• Manage graduate admissions for ~400 applicants annually, including SLATE workflow and data reporting.
• Prepare materials and communications for print, web, and social media.
• Collaborate with Diversity Office and faculty to support inclusive recruitment and admissions.

Skills

Advising & counseling

Multicultural competence

Project management

Oral & written communication

Data interpretation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SIS/Campus Solutions

MYF

CalCentral

SLATE

GLOW

Job description

University of California, Berkeley invites applications for the Graduate Admissions Advisor, Sociology. This role serves the Department of Sociology, coordinating admissions, recruitment, financial aid, and related programs for prospective graduate students.

The position emphasizes advising, program development, and collaboration with faculty to enhance diversity and recruitment outcomes. It is a part-time, exempt role with UC benefits, based in Berkeley.