Assistant Director of Student Affairs School of Information

About Berkeley

At the University of California, Berkeley, we are dedicated to fostering a community where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging makes it a special place for students, faculty and staff. As a world‑leading institution, Berkeley is known for its academic and research excellence, public mission, diverse student body, and commitment to equity and social justice.

Since our founding in 1868, we have driven innovation, creating global intellectual, economic and social value. We are looking for applicants who reflect California's diversity and want to be part of an inclusive, equity‑focused community that views education as a matter of social justice. Please consider whether your values align with our Guiding Values and Principles, Principles of Community, and Strategic Plan.

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 full‑time staff employees with at least 80 hours (10 days) of paid time per year to engage in professional development activities.

The School of Information (I School) advances knowledge and practice everywhere humans interact with digital technologies. Through interdisciplinary research and teaching we are committed to expanding access to information and improving its usability, reliability, and credibility while preserving security and privacy. Our faculty conduct research in human‑computer interaction (HCI), security and privacy, applied data science, and technology in developing regions. We currently offer three professional master’s degrees and an academic doctoral degree.

The Master of Information Management and Systems (MIMS) program trains students for careers as information professionals and emphasizes project‑based learning. The Master of Information and Data Science (MIDS) program is an online degree designed for working professionals. The Master of Information and Cybersecurity (MICS) offers a holistic approach to cybersecurity. Our Ph.D. program equips scholars to develop solutions and shape policies influencing how people seek, use, and share information.

This position involves a wide range of student services duties and responsibilities for an academic department. The Assistant Director of Student Affairs provides assistance to the dean, chair, faculty, and students in academic advising, recruitment, admissions, financial aid, visa/immigration matters, evaluation and awarding of fellowships, student orientation, events, career counseling, and related programs.

The First Review Date for this job is:
July 10, 2026 – Open Until Filled.

• Reviews student performance and delivers advice and assistance to students on academic and degree progress, requirements for program completion, and course selection and sequencing.
• Advises faculty and staff on I School, Graduate Division and University policies, procedures, and requirements for degree/program completion.
• Identifies students with progression problems and recommends interventions; responsible for interpreting campus policies and advising students and faculty on student conduct, grievances, disputes, and issues regarding discrimination.

• In collaboration with the Senior Director of Student Affairs, lead planning of school‑wide events such as New Student Orientation, Final Project Showcase, Commencement, and other high‑profile events.
• Manages fellowship disbursement and processing across all degree programs, including oversight of application process for internal fellowships.
• Provides guidance and mentoring to junior staff on complex policy issues.

• Works closely with student government associations and representatives from the MIMS program (IMSA), providing advice and support to students and representing student perspectives to the I School.
• Supports Senior Director of Student Affairs in planning and executing regular meetings with student government leaders and other student experience staff, providing insights and recommendations on student ideas and…