Shape Data Science Futures: Undergraduate Advisor

University of California-Berkeley; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Berkeley invites applications for the Data Science Undergraduate Studies Major Advisor role. The position supports academic advising, student recruitment, admissions, and career counseling within DSUS, guiding undergraduates and coordinating with faculty and staff.

The role emphasizes counseling, program policy guidance, transcript evaluation, and collaboration across campus units to help students achieve degree completion and successful career planning.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of advising and counseling techniques.
• Knowledge of University-specific computer application programs and risk assessment.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills; multicultural competencies; ability to work with diverse populations.
• Ability in problem identification and reasoning; develop original ideas to solve problems.
• Judgment and decision-making; problem-solving; measuring system performance; actions to improve performance.
• Bachelor's degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience/training.

Responsibilities

• Academic Advising: guide undergraduates on course selection, degree requirements, and graduation planning.
• Student Orientation, Recruitment and Admissions: plan outreach, advise on admissions criteria and transcript evaluation.
• Career Counseling: advise on job market, internships, and networking.
• Professional Development: participate in trainings, conferences, and cross-campus committees.

Skills

Advising skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Multicultural competencies

Problem solving

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

University of California, Berkeley invites applications for the Data Science Undergraduate Studies Major Advisor role. The position supports academic advising, student recruitment, admissions, and career counseling within DSUS, guiding undergraduates and coordinating with faculty and staff.

The role emphasizes counseling, program policy guidance, transcript evaluation, and collaboration across campus units to help students achieve degree completion and successful career planning.