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Academic Advisor (4545U), Athletic Study Center - 70525

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Departmental Overview

The Athletic Study Center (ASC) provides advising and academic support services to approximately 800 student athletes in 30 sports at the University of California at Berkeley. The unit is housed in and reports to the Division of Undergraduate Education. The ASC employs 18 career employees and 60-80 part-time employees (primarily tutors), and has an annual budget of about $2,500,000.

The Athletic Study Center supports student athletes in developing as independent, self-reliant and successful young adults by encouraging them to integrate, participate, and become vested members in the academic community.

Position Summary

Athletic Study Center (ASC) Academic Advisors counsel students on academic program policies, monitor student academic progress and assist students in making appropriate educational choices and decisions. ASC Advisors specialize in broad Academic Advising services while guiding students in balancing their academic and athletic obligations.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: 07/08/2024.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive advising services to student athletes on all aspects of their academic experience.
• Identifies students with GPA or progress problems, advises students, and recommends appropriate courses of action by the department/school/college (e.g., academic probation, dismissal).
• Advises on complex transfers.
• Assists in course scheduling.
• Assists students in understanding, negotiating, and complying with college, university, and NCAA rules and requirements.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate programing to enhance the retention and academic success of student athletes.
• Conduct preliminary academic evaluations of prospective student athletes in the NCAA Transfer Portal.
• Maintains academic progress records of students as appropriate to prepare for short- and long-term goal achievement in all areas.
• Provides academic status reports to coaches to keep them apprised of critical issues, policies, procedures and academic deadlines related to student athletes.
• Identifies students with GPA or progress problems, advises students, and recommends appropriate courses of action by the department/school/college (e.g., academic probation, dismissal).
• Determines barriers, distractions, and complications affecting a student's academic success, helps students recognize these key non-academic issues, and makes appropriate referrals for counseling and/or assistance from other units.
• Assists in recruiting new student athletes to campus; this includes meeting with prospective student athletes and their parents and attending recruiting events.

Required Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of advising and counseling techniques.
• Knowledge of multiple majors, colleges, and schools.
• Thorough knowledge of and/or can quickly learn department/school/college policies, procedures, and requirements.
• Thorough knowledge of student athlete issues at the University level.
• Skills in judgment and decision-making, problem solving.
• Abilities in problem identification, reasoning, ability to develop original ideas to solve problems.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Demonstrated ability and experience in assessing the needs of student athletes and designing special programs to support their educational goals.
• Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.

Salary & Benefits

This is a 2yr, full-time (40 hours/week), contract appointment, eligible for UC benefits with the possibility of extension with continued funding. This is a monthly paid, exempt position.

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 $70,000.00 - $80,000.00.

How to Apply

• To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.

Other Information

• This is not a visa opportunity.
• This recruitment has 2 openings.
• This position is predominantly office-based, with occasional flexibility for remote work. Exact arrangements are determined in partnership with your supervisor to meet role responsibilities and department needs, and are subject to change.

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 https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=5356390&targetURL=U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission poster.

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