Cal Veteran Services Center Success Counselor, Centers for Educational Equity and Excellence (4500U) - 31417 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.

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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.

Departmental Overview

The Cal Veteran Services Center, as part of the Independent Student Programs subcluster within the Centers for Educational Equity and Excellence provides individualized services for military affiliated students that supports their transition to the university, academic achievement, retention, graduation, and advancement toward career goals. Undergraduate and graduate military affiliated students often come from underrepresented, low income, first generation college student backgrounds, and also tend to pursue higher education later in life. Many of these pathways and lived experiences can increase the likelihood of experiencing personal and academic challenges while completing degree programs. Services within the Cal Veteran Services Center include direct holistic academic counseling focused on a range of issues that include financial aid counseling and maximizing VA educational benefits, and assistance with identifying career and other opportunities after completing the Berkeley degree program. The Cal Veteran Services Center works to address academic and non-academic barriers-- both personal and institutional--that impact student access, inclusion, retention, and academic success.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: March 2, 2022. This position will remain open until filled.

Responsibilities

• Provides multicultural academic, personal, financial, and career counseling across disciplines and colleges / schools to military-affiliated students (e.g., those with service-connected disabilities, parents, low income, first-generation college, and underrepresented populations).
• Incorporating a variety of theoretical approaches, the incumbent manages a caseload of students from pre-admission outreach through preparation for post-graduation transition to employment or graduate school; assists with veteran assessment and analysis of students' needs and assists with developing a plan of action to enhance student academic success.
• This position emphasizes assisting students to achieve their goals beyond completing their Berkeley degree program.
• In coordination with supervisor and work lead, plan, develop, and facilitate group discussions, seminars, and courses.
• Assists with training and oversight of Peer Advisor staff and interns.
• Works with campus departments, faculty, and staff advisors to resolve specific student access barriers and academic accommodation issues.
• Keeps abreast of issues relevant to current and former servicemembers, access and inclusion programs, trends in higher education, community college outreach and transfer student issues.
• Refers students to appropriate specialized programs and resources. Participates in professional development activities, workshops and trainings for individual and career development growth and learning.
• May participate in committees along with other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Knowledge of the trends, characteristics, and issues facing student veterans and dependents as well as theoretical approaches to multicultural counseling, learning, identity development, and human and career development.
• Knowledge of the methodologies used to enhance student achievement such as collaborative teaching and learning models, strategies for effective counseling and peer mentoring, small group facilitation and training, coaching, mentoring, and effective approaches for student advocacy and leadership.
• Knowledge and practical experience with supporting student career decision-making, self-assessment, career options, goal setting, career research, the job/internship search process, and negotiating salary and benefits, and accepting job offers.
• Knowledge and practical experience with supporting student exploration of graduate and professional programs, preparation, application, VA funding and other financial resources, and strategies for determining fit and accepting offers of admission.
• Knowledge and experience in analyzing problems and identifying solutions for problem-solving; skills and experience in developing and administering programs.
• Knowledge of trends and issues facing low-income and first-generation college, historically underserved, disabled, and those who access higher education later in life.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn University, college, and major requirements, policies and procedures, including policies on handling student records and confidential documents.
• 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 planning, developing, and administering enrichment programs, academic and personal development seminars, courses, and workshops.
• Knowledge of and experience with conflict management and intervention strategies.

Education

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

Salary & Benefits

This position is a non-exempt, bi-weekly paid position. Hourly pay for this role is 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. Please upload the document in the Resume section, then skip the (optional) Cover Letter upload section.

Other Information

This is a two-year, 100% full-time, 40-hours per week, Contract (temporary) appointment, eligible for full UC benefits.

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.

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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