Student Equity and Success Counselor (4501U), Centers for Educational Equity & Excellence
University of California
- Berkeley, CA
- $64,400-74,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Provides comprehensive holistic counseling across disciplines and colleges / schools to "at risk" populations (e.g., low-income, first-generation college, underrepresented populations, etc.).
- Incorporating a variety of theoretical approaches, provides consistent holistic academic counseling services to students from postadmission through graduation from undergraduate and graduate and professional students.
- Conducts comprehensive analyses of students' issues and needs and develops a plan of action to enhance students' academic success.
- Assists students in understanding and navigating university policies.
- Provides financial aid counseling and academic crisis intervention.
- Supports in the triaging of students to respective resources.
- Documents all service contact and interventions using the Berkeley Online Advising (BOA) platform in order to fulfill NavCal and PSSG evaluation and reporting expectations.
- Plays a lead role in coordinating the NAVCAL program, including overseeing participant selection, tracking, and reporting.
- Helps to administer the Postsecondary Student Success Program Grant by implementing grant activities and reporting on grant objectives.
- Responsible for maintaining up-to-date and timely documentation of all student meetings and programmatic contact.
- Leads NavCal seminar, including facilitating and updating curriculum for multiple sections.
- Plans, implements, and teaches co-curricular and personal development seminars / courses.
- Develops and delivers programming, including coordinating cross-departmental collaborations.
- Works with academic departments, faculty, and department management to help resolve specific student academic issues.
- Keeps abreast of student trends in higher education, particularly low-income and first- generation college populations.
- Provides supervision and staff support to student staff.
- Completes other programmatic admin, projects, and duties as assigned.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the theories and practice of counseling, learning, human and career development.
- Knowledge in 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 collaborative teaching / learning models, 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, physically challenged, and under prepared students in higher education.
- Knowledge and experience in analyzing complex situations and identifying solutions for problem-solving; skills and experience in developing and administering programs designed to meet the diverse needs of students.
- Experience in developing, coordinating, and delivering programming/workshops/events to enhance student experience and achievement both individually and in group settings.
- Knowledge and experience in researching, compiling and analyzing data, and generating reports.
- General Knowledge of research methodologies and research designs
- Knowledge of and experience in conflict management and intervention strategies.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local requirements for access, health, confidentiality, and safety; legal and ethical issues governing the delivery of counseling services.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with all levels of staff, both verbally and in writing.
- Strong multicultural humility and ability to work with stakeholders from diverse backgrounds and identities.
- Experience in working with historically underrepresented ethnic minority communities, and first-generation college students.
- Familiarity with campus resources (Basic Needs Center, Financial Aid Office, Career Center, etc.) that provide support to underserved students
- Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
- This is a 36-month, 100%, full-time (40 hours per week), contract position that is eligible for full UC benefits with the possibility of extension.
- This position is exempt and paid monthly.
- This is a hybrid position, eligible for up to 40% remote capability.