Manager, Pre-College Scholars (4576U) Summer Sessions & Study Abroad - UNEX - 65121

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Posted: 22-Feb-24

Location: Berkeley, California

Type: Full-time

Salary: Open

Categories:

Staff/Administrative
Student Affairs/Services

Internal Number: 5040505

Manager, Pre-College Scholars (4576U) Summer Sessions & Study Abroad - UNEX - 65121 About Berkeley
At the University of California, Berkeley, we are committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience and opportunity, and ensures that students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel safe, welcome and included. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty and staff.
The University of California, Berkeley, is one of the world's leading institutions of higher education, distinguished by its combination of internationally recognized academic and research excellence; the transformative opportunity it provides to a large and diverse student body; its public mission and commitment to equity and social justice; and its roots in the California experience, animated by such values as innovation, questioning the status quo, and respect for the environment and nature. Since its founding in 1868, Berkeley has fueled a perpetual renaissance, generating unparalleled intellectual, economic and social value in California, the United States and the world.
We are looking for equity-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. When you join the team at Berkeley, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among faculty, staff, students and community partners. In deciding whether to apply for a position at Berkeley, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with our Guiding Values and Principles , our Principles of Community , and our Strategic Plan .
At UC Berkeley, we believe that learning is a fundamental part of working, and our goal is for everyone on the Berkeley campus to feel supported and equipped to realize their full potential. We actively support this by providing all of our staff employees with at least 80 hours (10 days) of paid time per year to engage in professional development activities. To find out more about how you can grow your career at UC Berkeley, visit grow.berkeley.edu .
Departmental Overview
UC Berkeley Summer Sessions, Study Abroad & Lifelong Learning (SSALL) is committed to providing academic departments with the fundamental tools to build successful and inspiring courses and programs.
Departments have the unique opportunity to reach out to a diverse culture of students looking to join the Berkeley community, and SSALL aims to prepare each department with a comprehensive list of resources. Summer hiring and course scheduling, study abroad resources, departmental support funds, and marketing tools are just a few of the resources SSALL encourages all academic departments to take advantage of to achieve their respective goals.
Application Review Date
The First Review Date for this job is: 3/5/2024
Responsibilities
Involves managing or performing the administrative services or managing the full general operations of an academic or non-academic organization(s). Responsible for applying advanced student services expertise and managing the academic, logistical, and administrative operations of the Pre-College Scholars program, including Residential, Virtual, Commuter, and Non-credit tracks. General management includes coordination of advising, programming, recruitment, formulating long and short-range strategic planning strategies, and administering policies, processes, and resources; functions with a high degree of autonomy.

• Responsible for applying advanced student services expertise and managing the academic, logistical, and administrative operations of the Pre-College Scholars program including Residential, Virtual, Commuter, and Non-credit tracks. Collaborate and coordinate with numerous interdepartmental & campus central units such as Student Services, Marketing, Center for Educational Partnerships, and Office of Undergraduate Admissions to facilitate the delivery of the program. Performs long and short term planning for function including collecting and assessing survey feedback and recommending program and policy improvements. Also includes management of staff to support administrative, advising, operational, and programmatic efforts. Supports monitoring and budgetary efforts and resources.
• Co-curricular/Extra-curricular Programming: Manages, plans, and advises department and program staff on summer experiential learning opportunities and activities; Develops and enhances an alumni recruitment network. Utilizing an in-depth knowledge of the field to organize and counsels students on co/extra-curricular opportunities and practices. Plans, designs, and provides workshops for students, such as information about the campus, or academic strategies and enrichment programs. Events: Plans and implements complex, high-visibility student events, such as open houses and program orientations. Program Course Scheduling: Devises curricular and co-curricular planning in collaboration with internal and external partners in various tracks to ensure students' progress through program avoiding conflicts, and ensuring compliance with campus-wide & program policies.
• Academic Advising: Identifies and refers for resolution to intricate student enrollment and course inquiries, issues/grievances related to eligibility and course restrictions. Oversees administrative and policy updates to the website, Zendesk Help Center, and other program related systems.
• Recruitment and Admissions: Coordinates/develops outreach, accessibility, and recruitment activities and helps identify targeted partnerships, community-based organizations, and other opportunities to meet the organization's access goals. Develops short and long-range outreach planning and consults with recruitment and team to recommend improvements to strategy.
• Department Policies: Advises academic and campus partners/counselors on policy by advising them on areas needing clarification and identifying solutions; analyzes the consequences of organization's academic policies and recommends new or changed policies; recommends solutions to organization's problems without precedent.
• Participates in ad hoc projects and professional student services committees that develop policies/procedures with nationwide impact.Represents the department on business affairs to the institution community.

Required Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of advising and counseling techniques.
• Skills in monitoring/assessing people, processes, or services to make improvements.
• Skills in project management, social perceptiveness to be aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Ability in problem identification, reasoning, ability to develop original ideas to solve problems, persuasion, leadership.
• In-depth knowledge of the field's post-degree employment opportunities and practices.
• Interpersonal skills. Multicultural competencies; ability to work with diverse populations.
• Ability to conduct risk assessment and evaluating risks as to likelihood and consequences.
• Skills in judgment and decision-making, problem-solving, identifying measures of system performance, and the actions to improve performance.
• Ability to develop original ideas to solve problems.
• Experience working with high school students.
• Experience working with international students.
• Demonstrated management and conflict resolution skills to effectively lead and motivate others.
• Skills to work collaboratively with other campus locations.
• Skills in organization and customer service to effectively manage multiple important priorities.
• Knowledge of University-specific computer application programs, or similar systems, and knowledge of University and departmental principles and procedures involved in risk assessment and evaluating risks as to likelihood and consequences.

Education and Training

• Bachelor's degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience/training

Salary & Benefits

• This is a 100% Career position with full benefits.
• Exempt and paid monthly.
• This is not a visa opportunity.

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.
Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.
The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $70,100 - $93,100 annually.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.
Referral Source info
This job is part of the Employee Referral Program. If a UC Berkeley employee is referring you, please ensure you select the Referral Source of 'UCB Employee'. Then enter the employee's Name and Berkeley email address in the Specific Referral Source field. Please enter only one name and email.
Conviction History Background
This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.
Mandated Reporter
This position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter required to report the observed or suspected abuse or neglect of children, dependent adults, or elders to designated law enforcement or social service agencies. We reserve the right to make employment contingent upon completion of signed statements acknowledging the responsibilities of a Mandated Reporter.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For more information about your rights as an applicant, please see the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission poster.
For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, please see the University of California Discrimination, Harassment, and Affirmative Action in the Workplace policy.
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