Departmental OverviewThe 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 SummaryThe 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 DateThe 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.
ResponsibilitiesSupervision- 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 & BenefitsFor 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 ApplyTo 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.
