Graduate Advisor Department of Architecture; ARCH

Job Details

Location: Main Campus-Berkeley

Full Time: Full Time

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 make 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.

At UC Berkeley, we believe that learning is a fundamental part of working, and provide space for supportive colleague communities via numerous employee resource groups (staff organizations). 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 full-time staff employees with at least 80 hours (10 days) of paid time per year to engage in professional development activities.

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Berkeley's Department of Architecture was founded on strong principles of design, multidisciplinary collaboration, and respect for experimentation. There are over 570 students, 180 of whom are graduate students, over 20 full-time faculty, over 30 part-time faculty, and 5 career staff.

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The Architecture Graduate Student Affairs Office (GSAO) role involves a wide range of student services duties and responsibilities for the Department of Architecture. The GSAO provides assistance to the chair/dean, MSO, faculty, and graduate students in academic advising, admissions, financial aid, the evaluation and awarding of fellowships and block grant funds, student orientation and events, and related programs. The incumbent will also develop and implement programs for student outreach, recruitment, and admissions, and educate the public about admissions requirements, policies, and processes.

The First Review Date for this job is: 9/24/26 - Open until filled

45% Advising and Student Services:

• Advises students on departmental, college, and university policies and procedures; reviews students' progress and advises students and faculty on requirements for degree/program completion; identifies students with progression problems and recommends interventions; provides input to curriculum planning in collaboration with faculty officers and staff colleagues.

• Provides advice and assistance to students on all aspects of their academic experience, including academic progress and satisfaction of major requirements.

• Reviews, evaluates, and advises student petitions for exceptions to requirements.

• Advises students on a wide range of course possibilities and/or ways to complete degree requirements that may not be clearly defined.

• Responsible for interpreting campus policies and advising students and faculty on student conduct, student grievances, disputes, and issues regarding discrimination.

• Identifies barriers, distractions, and complications affecting a student's academic success, helps students recognize these key non-academic issues, and makes appropriate referrals for therapeutic counseling and/or assistance from other units.

• Liaison with the Berkeley International Office (BIO) and the Graduation Division, including running queries, degree tracking, and submitting student-related administrative reports.

• Ensure timely and accurate communication to students, including the creation and dissemination of a weekly graduate student newsletter.

25% Recruitment and Admissions:

• Plans and implements outreach programs with specifically targeted organizations and institutions.

• Advises prospective applicants on necessary academic preparation; appropriateness of the program as it pertains to the prospective applicant's goals.

• Utilizes in-depth knowledge of the organization's admissions criteria and helps rank applicants for admission.

• Evaluates domestic and international transcripts for degree eligibility.

• Initiates and arranges student recruitment visits to…