Admissions Counselor (4508U), Undergraduate Admissions - 46278 About Berkeley
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Departmental Overview
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions provides a fair opportunity for every applicant to obtain admission to the University, operate in a professional manner that ensures positive staff morale and values hard work and dedication. The team communicates and collaborates effectively, presents a coordinated effort to standardize procedures and document best practices, offer a variety of methods for professional development, and provide first-class customer service in a cost-effective and transparent manner.
Application Review Date
The First Review Date for this job is: December 22, 2022.
Responsibilities
As a member of our visitor experience team, welcomes visitors who come to campus, including staffing our admissions pre-admission advising information desk. In addition to staffing the "front desk", answers questions via phone, email, and virtual spaces. Provides information about higher education, generally, and UC Berkeley, specifically, one-on-one and to groups. Advises students and provides substantive information on admissions requirements, school and/or college programs and curricula, financial aid, housing, and career opportunities. Serves as liaison between students, parents, colleges/universities, community agencies, and UC college/school/department. Exercises professional judgment in reviewing, evaluating, and recommending applicants for admission using established guidelines. Determines when it is appropriate to escalate issues to experienced level staff when presented with more complex applications. Responds to inquiries from prospective students, applicants, parents or counselors regarding entrance requirements, application procedures, financial aid availability, housing options, etc. via phone, email, by appointment, and by conducting presentations. Performs recruitment activities, and represents the school/college/department at admissions events and other forums. Under direction and guidance, implements aspects of events to enhance recruitment and yield. Professional Development: Keep abreast of current literature and developments in the field, including, but not limited to such UC organizations as the Board of Admissions and Relations with Schools (BOARS), Admissions, Enrollment, & Preparatory Education (AEPE), and national/regional organizations such as American Association of Collegiate Registrars (AACRAO), National Association for College Admissions Counseling (NACAC), Western Association for College Admission Counseling (WACAC), ACT, the College Board, and the UC system-wide counselor conference. Participate in department and campus committees, programs, and projects as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Working knowledge of admissions requirements for campus/school/college. Knowledge and experience working with a diverse student population. Ability to maintain cooperative relationships with schools, universities, community organizations, and other institutions. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Working knowledge of and/or ability to learn about UCB.
Education/Training:
Bachelor's degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to interpret policies and procedures for prospective applicants and the public. Working knowledge of and/or ability to learn academic programs, including curricula, and financial aid programs at UCB.
Salary & Benefits
This is a full-time (40 hours per week), career position that is eligible for full UC benefits. This position is non-exempt and paid bi-weekly. The hourly pay for this role will be between $30.65 - $33.52. Commensurate with experience. For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html