Admissions Support Assistant

This position has been filled.

This is a part-time, six-month contract position, with the possibility of extension.
Work percentage: 35% (approximately 14 hours per week)

The first review date for this job is September 1, 2015.

Responsibilities

  • Provides student services support, admissions help, and general clerical support for admissions process such as filing transcripts and mailing diplomas.

  • Communicates with applicants on admissions tickets and queries, responds to applicant questions and concerns regarding status.

  • Consults with experienced level staff or faculty when reviewing more complex applications.

  • Responds to inquiries from prospective students regarding entrance requirements, application procedures, financial aid availability, housing alternatives, etc.

  • Searches for applicant test scores in admissions system to assist in application completion.  Exercises confidentiality when handling sensitive student information.

  • Processes admissions decisions and works with student support to gather documents for admissions.

  • Supports recruitment and yield events.

  • Other admission support duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

  • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

  • Strong attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge and experience working with a diverse student population.

  • Working knowledge of UC Berkeley, and the ability to interpret policies and procedures to prospective applicants and the public.

  • Working knowledge of academic programs, including curricula, admissions requirements, and financial aid programs at UC Berkeley.

  • Ability to maintain cooperative relationships with schools, universities, community organizations and other institutions.

  • Working knowledge of admissions requirements for the School.

This position has been designated as sensitive and may require a Criminal Background Check. We reserve the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of a Criminal Background Check.

Salary

This is a six-month contract position at 35% time (approx. 14 hours a week). Contract positions may be extended based on operational demand.  Contract positions are eligible to participate in the health and welfare programs offered by UC Berkeley.

The salary range designated for this position is $21–24 per hour. Starting salary will be commensurate with experience.

How to Apply

Apply here, or go to jobs.berkeley.edu and search for position #20396.

Please submit your cover letter and resume as a single attachment when applying.

About Berkeley

The University of California, Berkeley, is one of the world’s most iconic teaching and research institutions. Since 1868, Berkeley has fueled a perpetual renaissance, generating unparalleled intellectual, economic, and social value in California, the United States, and the world. Berkeley’s culture of openness, freedom and acceptance — academic and artistic, political and cultural — make it a very special place for students, faculty, and staff.

Berkeley is committed to hiring and developing staff who want to work in a high performing culture that supports the outstanding work of our faculty and students. In deciding whether to apply for a staff position at Berkeley, candidates are strongly encouraged to consider the alignment of the Berkeley Workplace Culture with their potential for success at http://jobs.berkeley.edu/why-berkeley.html.

As of January 1, 2014 the University of California, Berkeley is a smoke and tobacco free workplace. Information about our Smoke and Tobacco Free policy is available at http://www.tobaccofree.berkeley.edu

About the School of Information

The School of Information (I School) is Berkeley’s newest professional school. It has established a global presence and continues to strive to be the preeminent School of Information. It is an intellectual community with academics, students, and others excited about the rapid spread of information and related technologies and methodologies. The I School provides the means to understand, organize, and manage information on multiple levels in society and is multidisciplinary in its approach. Social scientists and technologists work together to address the challenges posed for organizations and society by information ubiquity and abundance.

We offer two professional master’s degrees and an academic doctoral degree. Our MIMS program trains students for careers as information professionals and emphasizes project-based learning. Our MIDS program is an online degree designed for working professionals with career goals in the emerging field of Data Science. Our Ph.D. program equips scholars to develop solutions and shape policies that influence how people seek, use, and share information.

Mandated Reporter

This position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter required to report the observed or suspected abuse or neglect of children, dependent adults, or elders to designated law enforcement or social service agencies. We reserve the right to make employment contingent upon completion of signed statements acknowledging the responsibilities of a Mandated Reporter.

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: http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/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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Last updated:

September 29, 2015