College Advisor (5156C) - 85215

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Departmental Overview

The Rausser College of Natural Resources is composed of four academic departments and a graduate group (Agricultural & Resource Economics; Environmental Science, Policy & Management; Metabolic Biology & Nutrition, Plant and Microbial Biology; and the Energy & Resources Group) offering 10 undergraduate majors and 8 minors in diverse areas of natural social sciences with an undergraduate enrollment ~ 2400 students. Undergraduate advising for all College programs is provided by the Office of Instruction & Student Affairs which incorporates major and College advising in the same unit for one cohesive, pro-active advising structure

Position Summary

The College Advisor administers undergraduate academic advising, co-curricular programming, and student services for the Rausser College of Natural Resources. They collaborate with students to select majors, understand College and University requirements, discover enrichment opportunities, engage with support services, and access campus resources. They provide such services as scheduled individual in-person and virtual advising sessions, virtual drop-in advising, information sessions, and outreach activities and events. They regularly interface with faculty and staff within the College as well as academic and administrative departments across campus on a variety of student concerns. College advisors also administer student services and cocurricular programming related to research, leadership training, and internships and represent the College at high-profile events such as Golden Bear Orientation, Cal Day, and Commencement. They regularly utilize Zoom, Google Suite, Slate, bCourses, Campus Solutions, CalCentral, and CalAnswers in their work.

This open position is responsible for advising students in the Nutritional Sciences and Nutrition & Metabolic Biology majors and minor. This role is also responsible for coordinating college programming for Honors Research Program and serves as the unit's liaison with Berkeley Study Abroad.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: 04/08/2026.

Responsibilities

Academic Advising

• Apply advanced student development and academic advising theories, knowledge, and experience to support undergraduates in identifying, defining, and obtaining educational goals.
• Advise students on majors and preparation for careers and graduate work.
• Develop and maintain thorough knowledge of College and University policies, rules, and regulations.
• Through schedule advising appointments, drop-in advising hours, email communications, workshops, and presentations, engage and build relationships with students to maximize their experience at UC Berkeley.
• Empower students through holistic, high-touch, collaborative advising to achieve their own definition of academic and personal success.
• Advise students on a wide range of course possibilities and ways to complete complicated degree requirements.
• Educate students on the full range of academic and nonacademic opportunities, such as study abroad, internships, undergraduate research, scholarships, and extracurricular activities.
• Highlight Rausser College opportunities, such as the Sponsored Program for Undergraduate Research (SPUR), Summer Internship Grant, Peer Advising Leadership Program, Honor Research Program, and Conference Grant.
• Assess and monitor students' academic progress to ensure timely declaration of major, adherence to College policies, and advancement to degree.
• Duties include but are not limited to tracking academic progress in CalCentral's Academic Progress Report, placing registration holds as needed, explaining registration and enrollment procedures and policies, supporting students under Academic Review after their student status is no longer in 'Good Standing', reviewing petitions for exception to College policies or major requirements, and verifying completion of degree requirements.
• Counsel students experiencing complex problems resulting in academic and personal difficulties.
• Collaborate with students to identify barriers contributing to academic decline and/or disengagement as well as personal strengths and community resources to overcome those obstacles.
• Provide referrals to campus partners as needed, such as Counseling and Psychological Services, Disabled Students Program, Path to Care, Student Learning Center, Educational Opportunity Program, and Basic Needs Center.

College Student Affairs Programming

• Student Affairs Portfolio - Directly plans, implements, and evaluates a portfolio of student services programs. Initially, this position will be responsible for coordinating college programming for Honors Research program and serving as the unit's liaison with the Study Abroad and Health Careers Counseling.
• Admissions - Holistically reviews and scores transfer admissions applications for the College.
• Participates in admissions training related to implicit bias, confidentiality, and conflict of interest.
• Evaluates domestic and international transcripts for transferability of course work.
• Provides pre-admission advising to prospective applicants.
• Golden Bear Orientation - In collaboration with New Student Services, assists in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of advising and orienting new students to Rausser College.
• Develops major-specific bCourses modules and approves first-term curriculum for new students.
• Creates and delivers presentations during Golden Bear Orientation that addresses questions and concerns of new transfer and first-year students.
• Other College Events - Plans implements, and evaluates complex, high-visibility events, such as Berkeley Showcase, Commencement, Cal Day, Cal Week, Golden Bear Welcome, Power in Community Day. Some weekend work is required, usually 1-2 days each semester.

Internal and External Relations

• Serve as a representative of the Rausser College Office of Instruction & Student Affairs and provide information, clarification, and interpretation of College policy.
• Collaborate with other university offices (e.g. Admissions, Registrar, University Health Services, Disabled Students Program, New Student Services, Financial Aid and Scholarships, Summer Session) and consult and refer students experiencing academic, financial, and personal difficulties.
• Assist in joint ventures with campus partners and external groups, such as community colleges.
• Participate in special programs and projects directly related to the mission of the office.

Professional Development

• Maintains and updates working knowledge of advising, counseling, student affairs administration by participating in campus organizations, networking with peers, and attending professional association meetings.
• Trains through appropriate classes and workshops related to advising, counseling, student affairs, and university requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of advising and counseling techniques, including experience working in direct student service programs in a higher education setting.
• Advanced knowledge of and/or can quickly learn University-specific computer application programs and knowledge of the University.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of student development theory.
• Thorough knowledge of (or can quickly learn) college policies, procedures, and requirements.
• Advanced skills in judgment, decision-making, problem solving, project management, and event planning.
• Strong abilities in reasoning, problem identification, and development of creative solutions to complex problems.
• Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to create and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of faculty, staff and students in an inclusive campus climate.
• Administrative experience in a college setting.
• Excellent verbal and writing skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Counseling, Education, Higher Education Administration and/or equivalent experience/training.

Salary & Benefits

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.

• This is a full-time (40 hours/week), career position that is eligible for UC Benefits.
• This is an exempt monthly-paid position.

How to Apply

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