College Adviser , College of Chemistry

Job Information

Job : 86855

Location: Main Campus-Berkeley

Employment Type: Full Time

The College of Chemistry houses the Department of Chemistry and the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering. Both rank among the most prominent in the nation, and are renowned for their excellence in a wide range of sub-disciplines and applications in the chemical sciences. The College's undergraduate programs are rigorous, and attract a diverse group of motivated, high‑achieving students. In addition to completing a challenging curriculum, our students engage in research, internships, study abroad, and a variety of other co‑curricular pursuits.

The College of Chemistry's Undergraduate Advising team seeks an experienced, holistically‑oriented, and equity‑minded adviser who represents the full diversity of California and who demonstrates a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse backgrounds present in our community. We support student success by helping students define and achieve their academic and personal goals. Advisers guide students in course selection, completion of degree requirements, and other academic decision‑making.

We serve as a resource for information about research and internship opportunities, enrichment programs, and various campus support services. Our goal is to empower students to create a meaningful educational experience at UC Berkeley.

The Student Academic Advisor 3 counsels students on academic program policies and issues. This position monitors student academic progress and assists students in making appropriate educational choices and decisions. The Student Academic Advisor 3 also conducts informational sessions and provides academic advice.

• Advises undergraduates on all aspects of their academic experience, including but not limited to: university, college, and major requirements; progress toward degree, including ways to complete requirements that may not be clearly defined; GPA and academic standing, including eligibility for honors, probation, and dismissal; schedule planning and course selection; complex transfer and joint major issues; non‑academic barriers to student success, including referring students to counseling and/or assistance from other units when appropriate;
  
  internships, research opportunities, and study abroad; and career and graduate school planning.
• Evaluates and responds to student requests, using judgment in complex cases.
• Interprets and applies college, campus, and university policies and regulations.
• Advises students regarding complex issues that do not fall within clearly defined guidelines.
• Confirms that students have met requirements for degree completion when there are no clear precedents or articulations, such as interdisciplinary programs or when transfer work is involved.
• Advises students who wish to change in or out of the College and other special populations of students (e.g., joint majors), requiring coordination with and subject matter expertise on policies and procedures of other colleges at Berkeley.
• Counsels advisers from other UCB Colleges and Professional schools on standards of academic preparation for on‑campus transfer into CoC.

• Works with Undergraduate Dean, faculty, and other departments on course scheduling to facilitate students' progress through course sequences, including avoiding conflicts and ensuring compliance with campus‑wide policies.
• Anticipates challenges that may arise from course scheduling and policy changes.
• Evaluates and ranks transfer student applications using in-depth knowledge of College of Chemistry admissions criteria.
• Participates in high‑visibility College of Chemistry events, such as Commencement, Cal Day, the Undergraduate Research Fair, and Golden Bear Orientation.
• Assists Undergraduate Dean and faculty in matters concerning departmental, college, and university policies and procedures relevant to undergraduate students.

• Demonstrated counseling and advising skills, including experience working in direct student service programs in a higher education setting.
• Knowledge in the methods used to enhance…