Staff - Tue, 10/05/2021 - 12:00

Submitted by pong on
Description

This position serves as the primary graduate student services advisor for the Master’s program in CEE. The advisor functions independently with a minimum of supervision and must be able to solve complex and unprecedented problems. This position is expected to make decisions and recommendations to the Vice Chair and Chair autonomously and proactively. The incumbent administers all operational aspects of the academic program, providing expertise and guidance on policy to faculty, students, and staff, also serving as the main point of contact for individuals, groups, and organizations outside the University.

The position oversees all Master’s graduate activities such as student advising, admission, and recruitment including diversity recruitment and retention. The position is responsible for the administration of Master’s student records, requirements, fellowships and financial aid from the Professional Degree Supplemental Tuition. The position may supervise non-academic student employees. The incumbent will interact closely with the CEE department team, Graduate Admissions, Fellowships, and Degree units University of California, Berkeley

Type
Staff
Programs
Civil and Environmental Engineering

Staff - Tue, 10/05/2021 - 12:00

Submitted by pong on
Description

This position is the primary departmental liaison regarding undergraduate student affairs matters for Engineering Science which is an interdisciplinary major with four distinct curriculums areas: Energy, Environmental Engineering, Math and Statistics, and Physics.  The incumbent provides primary contact for undergraduate students as well as prospective undergraduate students.  Responsibilities include advising undergraduate students, managing activities related to the undergraduate program (including recruitment, admissions, and retention), scheduling of undergraduate and graduate classes for the College, and providing students, prospective students, faculty, staff, and the general public with detailed knowledge of the University, College, and departmental policies and procedures.  Additionally, this position will assist with higher level graduate admissions functions, such as assisting with admitting students and the online application updates.

Type
Staff
Programs
Civil and Environmental Engineering

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