SSS EOP STEM Academic Counselor (4500U), CE3 15432 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.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: March 5, 2021

Departmental Overview

The Centers for Educational Equity and Excellence ensure non-traditional students excel at the top public University in the world. By respecting every undergraduate as a unique individual, CE3 programs empower UC Berkeley students to achieve and lead.

The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) is one of several CE3 programs, and it provides holistic support to first generation, low-income, and underrepresented college students with the guidance and resources necessary to succeed at UC Berkeley, one of the best public universities in the world. EOP academic counselors and student staff work alongside amazing students who, despite their unique responsibilities and challenges, transform their lives through academic achievement and personal growth. EOP's individualized academic counseling, comprehensive support services, and extensive campus referral network help students develop the unique gifts and talents they each bring to the university while empowering them to achieve. SSS STEM is a program within EOP that provides direct academic counseling, programming, and services to selected STEM Scholars that meet the program's federal guidelines and are pursuing STEM fields.

Position Summary

The EOP/SSS STEM Counselor performs a range of counseling and advice to targeted students. Provides straightforward counseling and advice to commonly-encountered situations independently, but receives assistance for unusual situations. This position is expected to work remotely at minimum through July 2021.

Responsibilities

• Provides multicultural academic counseling across disciplines and colleges/schools to non-traditional populations (e.g., low-income, first-generation college, underrepresented populations, etc.) who are pursuing STEM. Incorporating a variety of theoretical approaches,provides consistent individual academic counseling services to students from post-admission through graduation; conducts a comprehensive assessment/analysis of students' needs and develops a plan of action to enhance students' academic success. Assists SSS STEM students in understanding and navigating university policies. Provides financial aid counseling and academic crisis intervention. Supports in the triaging of students to respective resources.
• Program Implementation:
  • Develops and delivers programming, including coordinating cross-departmental collaborations, for SSS STEM Scholars.
  • Provides supervision and staff support to SSS STEM student coordinators.
• Works with academic departments, faculty, and department management to help resolve specific student academic issues. Refers students to appropriate specialized programs and resources.
• Keeps abreast of student trends in higher education, particularly low-income and first-generation college populations pursuing STEM fields.

Required Qualifications

• Knowledge of the theories and practice of multicultural counseling, learning, human and career development.
• Knowledge of how to enhance students' intellectual and personal growth and development, including critical thinking, effective communication, self-appraisal, self-esteem, clarification of values, appropriate career choices, and leadership.
• Knowledge of the methodologies used to enhance student achievement, such as, strategies for effective counseling and peer mentoring, small group facilitation and training, coaching, mentoring, and advocacy.
• Knowledge of trends and issues facing low-income and first-generation college, underrepresented, disadvantaged, and under prepared students in higher education pursuing STEM.
• Experience in working with historically underrepresented ethnic minority communities, first generation college students.
• Strong multicultural humility and ability to work with stakeholders from diverse backgrounds and identities.
• Knowledge and experience in analyzing complex situations and identifying solutions for problem-solving.
• Knowledge of conflict management and intervention strategies.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local requirements to provide for access, health, confidentiality, and safety; legal and ethical issues governing the delivery of counseling services.
• Experience in developing, coordinating, and delivering programming/workshops/events to enhance student experience and achievement.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with all levels of staff, both verbally and in writing.

Education

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of or the ability to quickly learn University, college, and major requirements, policies and procedures, including policies on handling student records and confidential documents.
• Working knowledge of or the ability to learn common campus-specific and other computer application programs.
• Experience in conflict resolution
• Experience working with student employees.
• Experience working with first-generation college and/or low-income students in STEM fields
• Masters in Counseling or equivalent field and / or equivalent experience / training

Salary & Benefits

The hourly pay range of the position is $24.14 - $28.79, commensurate with experience.

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit:

https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

How to Apply

Please submit your cover letter and resume as a single attachment when applying.

Other Information

This is a three years contract position. This position is expected to work remotely at minimum through July 2021.

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 see:

https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf
For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see:
http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct



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