Assistant Director, Undergraduate Advising (4541U) #87639

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Departmental Overview

The L&S Office of Undergraduate Advising (OUA), housed within the L&S Division of Undergraduate Studies, provides academic advising to newly admitted, currently enrolled, and readmitted undergraduate students (approximately 23,000). Additionally, OUA provides guidance on academic programs, policies, and procedures in the College of Letters & Science. OUA enforces and adjudicates the academic regulations of the College in order to ensure the integrity of the degree and the continuing quality of the institution. Decisions made by OUA impact all academic units within the College of Letters & Science and set precedent for other Colleges on campus.

OUA works collaboratively with academic and administrative departments across campus. To enhance the student experience, OUA uses a division- and academic-discipline-based Advising Neighborhood model, resulting in College Advisers and Undergraduate Major Advisers working more closely and collaboratively.

Learn more about our mission and values here: https://lsadvising.berkeley.edu/mission-and-value-statements.

Learn more about the Undergraduate Studies Division strategic plan here: https://ls.berkeley.edu/UG-Div-Strategic-Plan

Position Summary

The Assistant Director supervises L&S Advising staff and manages the day-to-day operations of at least one functional area of the office. This position serves as the primary point of contact to subordinates and provides guidance on issues related to academic progress, degree requirements, College policies, and processes. The Assistant Director leads initiatives and coordinates advising services.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is August 4, 2026. For full consideration, please apply by the first review date.

The department is recruiting for two vacancies.

Responsibilities

Supervision

• Directly supervises the advisor team that provides the full range of academic advising to students and services to department chairs/deans, and faculty.
• Develops job descriptions, selects subordinates, and assigns work.
• Formulates performance standards in alignment with the University's coaching culture, conducts individual performance evaluations, and recommends corrective action when necessary.
• Provides team members guidance and direction on interpreting complex academic policies; sets strategy and develops implementation plans

Functional Area Leadership & Management

• Manages functional areas, improves processes and practices, and establishes workflow when none exists or when it requires modification. Oversees and manages the day-to-day operations of the functional area.
• Advises team members on complex College policies and procedures.
• Plans staff training and inspires positive teamwork.
• Serves on committees representing the functional area; participates in short-term and long-term planning.
• Provides guidance on issues related to academic progress, degree requirements, College policies, and processes. Leads initiatives and helps coordinate advising services.

Projects

• Develops tools and implements processes to help students make progress toward degree completion and/or to meet other academic goals.
• Leads process analysis and supports improvement efforts.

Professional Development & Growth

• Expands upon people management and coaching skills and stays abreast of best practices and innovations in academic advising.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of advising and counseling techniques.
• Experience advising undergraduates, and advanced knowledge of policies and degree requirements in the College of Letters & Science (or comparable divisional experience)
• Prior experience in monitoring and assessing projects, processes, or services.
• Demonstrated ability to lead change and innovation.
• Project management experience and skills.
• Demonstrated skill in problem identification and reasoning.
• Demonstrates ability to develop original ideas to solve problems.
• Demonstrates ability in persuasion and leadership.
• Knowledge of University and departmental principles and procedures, or comparable institutional knowledge, involved in risk assessment and evaluating risks as to likelihood and consequences,
• Bachelor's degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience/training

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous supervision or people management experience of career staff at UC Berkeley, within the UC system, or comparable institutional experience

• Master's degree in a related area 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.

The budgeted annual range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $102,000.00 - $114,000.00

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

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.

Other Information

• This is not a visa opportunity. This position does not include sponsorship of a new consular H-1B visa petition that would require payment of the $100,000 supplemental fee.

Conviction History Background

This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

Misconduct

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy

UC Anti-Discrimination Policy

Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.