Student Services & Undergraduate Programs Advisor

NAFSA: Association of International Educators; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Berkeley’s EECS department is seeking an SSA 4 to support undergraduate affairs, advising, recruitment, and program management. You will collaborate with the dean, faculty, and campus offices to guide students through majors, minors, and degree requirements, resolving enrollment issues and planning for future careers.

The role emphasizes comprehensive advising, handling sensitive student concerns, and coordinating large campus events while maintaining strong knowledge

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of advising and counseling techniques.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Multicultural competencies: ability to work with diverse populations.
• Skills in project management and leadership.

Responsibilities

• 40% Academic Advising: complex student services, degree progress, program planning, registration status, and advising for EECS, CDSS, CS, and ECE majors.
• 25% Recruitment and Admissions: outreach strategies, transfer credits, transfer to CS major, campus articulation, planning events and workshops.
• 20% Department/School/College Policies: advise on policies, risk assessment, policy development, and inter-department coordination.
• 10% Program Oversight: administer CS Minor and related programs, recruit/train peer advisers, support career counseling and post-degree opportunities.
• 5% Professional Development: engage in campus student affairs trends and policies.

Skills

Advanced advising techniques

Verbal & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Multicultural competencies

Problem solving & leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related area

Job description

University of California, Berkeley’s EECS department is seeking an SSA 4 to support undergraduate affairs, advising, recruitment, and program management. You will collaborate with the dean, faculty, and campus offices to guide students through majors, minors, and degree requirements, resolving enrollment issues and planning for future careers.

The role emphasizes comprehensive advising, handling sensitive student concerns, and coordinating large campus events while maintaining strong knowledge