Graduate Student Affairs Advisor - Architecture

University of California; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

The Architecture Graduate Student Affairs Office (GSAO) at UC Berkeley seeks a Graduate Advisor to provide comprehensive advising, admissions support, and student-services coordination for graduate programs. You will manage degree tracking, fellowships, newsletters, and outreach, collaborating with BIO and Graduation Division to support students.

The role emphasizes advising, recruitment activities, and policy guidance, with a base salary range posted and a strong commitment to equity and

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of advising and counseling techniques.
• Knowledge of recruiting and admissions practices.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with faculty, staff and students.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with University policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Advises students on departmental, college, and university policies and procedures; reviews students' progress and advises students and faculty on degree requirements.
• Provides advice and assistance to students on all aspects of their academic experience, including progress and satisfaction of major requirements.
• Reviews, evaluates, and advises student petitions for exceptions to requirements.
• Advises students on a wide range of course possibilities to complete degree requirements.
• Interprets campus policies and advises on student conduct and discrimination issues.
• Identifies barriers to academic success and refers to counseling or other units.
• Liaises with BIO and Graduation Division; runs queries and degree tracking; prepares reports.

Skills

Advising skills

Counseling techniques

Recruiting practices

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Zoom

Job description

The Architecture Graduate Student Affairs Office (GSAO) at UC Berkeley seeks a Graduate Advisor to provide comprehensive advising, admissions support, and student-services coordination for graduate programs. You will manage degree tracking, fellowships, newsletters, and outreach, collaborating with BIO and Graduation Division to support students.

The role emphasizes advising, recruitment activities, and policy guidance, with a base salary range posted and a strong commitment to equity and