Student Services Advisor and Program Coordinator (5157C) Job #87114 - Electrical Engineering and Co

University of California, Berkeley; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 74,700 - 103,800; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, Berkeley is seeking a Student Services Advisor and Program Coordinator in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences. This role involves providing comprehensive academic advising, managing recruitment and admissions processes, and overseeing various programs to support students pursuing a degree in EECS, Computer Science, and ECE.

Candidates should have excellent interpersonal skills, advanced communication abilities, and a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. The estimated salary for this position ranges from $74,700 to $103,800 per year.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of university applications, risk assessment, and procedures.
• Experience with visa and immigration policies for international students.
• Skills in monitoring and improving people, processes, or services.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced student services and coordinate with campus offices.
• Advise on outreach strategies and assist with admission decisions.
• Support committees and recommend changes to academic policies.
• Manage CS Honors, CS Minor, and Reader Hiring programs.
• Participate in committees related to student affairs trends.

Skills

Advising and counseling techniques

Verbal and written communication skills

Interpersonal skills with multicultural competencies

Problem-solving skills

Project management skills

Education

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

Job description

Student Services Advisor and Program Coordinator

Position within the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (EECS) at UC Berkeley. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Undergraduate Affairs, this role provides comprehensive academic advising, recruitment and admissions support, policy guidance, program oversight, and professional development for students pursuing EECS, CDSS, Computer Science, and ECE majors.

Responsibilities

• Academic Advising (40%): provide advanced student services, recommend petition exceptions, advise students on degree completion, resolve registration issues, conduct degree audits, manage grievances, and coordinate with campus offices.
• Recruitment and Admissions (25%): advise on outreach strategies, evaluate transcripts, coordinate recruitment visits, assist with admission decisions, and serve as liaison for articulation agreements.
• Policies (20%): advise faculty on academic and student conduct policies, analyze consequences, recommend changes, support committees, and interpret campus policies.
• Program Oversight (10%): manage CS Honors, CS Minor, faculty advising, and Reader Hiring; administer CS minor program; support policy formulation.
• Professional Development (5%): participate in committees and maintain knowledge of student affairs trends.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of advising and counseling techniques.
• Knowledge of university applications, risk assessment, and procedures.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills with multicultural competencies.
• Experience with visa and immigration policies for international students.
• Problem‑solving, persuasion, and leadership abilities.
• Skills in monitoring and improving people, processes, or services.
• Understanding of post‑degree employment opportunities in the field.
• Project management skills and social perceptiveness.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related area or equivalent experience/training.

Salary & Benefits

The estimated salary range for this position is $74,700–$103,800 per year. This role is covered by the UAW collective bargaining agreement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.