Career Advisor (4517U) 37071 About Berkeley

At the University of California, Berkeley, we are committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience and opportunity, and ensures that students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel safe, welcome and included. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty and staff.

The University of California, Berkeley, is one of the world's leading institutions of higher education, distinguished by its combination of internationally recognized academic and research excellence; the transformative opportunity it provides to a large and diverse student body; its public mission and commitment to equity and social justice; and its roots in the California experience, animated by such values as innovation, questioning the status quo, and respect for the environment and nature. Since its founding in 1868, Berkeley has fueled a perpetual renaissance, generating unparalleled intellectual, economic and social value in California, the United States and the world.

We are looking for equity-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. When you join the team at Berkeley, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among faculty, staff, students and community partners. In deciding whether to apply for a position at Berkeley, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with our Guiding Values and Principles, our Principles of Community, and our Strategic Plan.

Departmental Overview

The Goldman School of Public Policy (GSPP) is consistently ranked as one of the top graduate schools of public policy in the nation, and is currently ranked as the premier school of Policy Analysis in the country by US News & World Report. It functions as a small, professional school at the University of California, Berkeley which prepares graduate students for careers in public leadership.

GSPP offers the following degree programs: The Master of Public Policy (MPP) program emphasizes the applied and quantitative dimensions of policy making. The Master of Public Affairs (MPA) focuses on policy management and leadership for mid-career professionals. The Master of Development Practice (MDP) studies innovative and sustainable approaches to global development. GSPP also offers a doctoral program, an undergraduate minor, and several concurrent degrees.

The Goldman School's faculty represent the top academic names and research agendas in their respective disciplinary fields, which include economics, political science, law, statistics, social psychology, and engineering.

The Goldman School prides itself on providing excellent career and student services to students and alumni, providing transformational academic and career development experiences to those who attend our program.

We recruiting for one position to work specifically with the Master of Public Affairs program with some or all of the following expertise:

• expertise in advising early, mid and senior career professionals
• expertise in advising students interested in international development policy and/or sustainable development
• expertise in advising students interested in domestic policy and/or sustainable development issues

The Career Services Specialist will report to the Managing Director of Career Services, and will be active members of the Goldman School Student and Career Services Teams.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: June 20, 2022

Responsibilities

Career Counseling & Coaching:

Provides career counseling in particularly complex areas that require specialized expertise for domestic and international master's degree students who are early/mid/senior career levels who are investigating careers in public policy, public affairs, international development, domestic sustainable development, and related fields.

Specifically:

• Provides career counseling and coaching for up to 80-90 graduate students on all aspects of their career development including career planning, goal setting, and career searches. Includes counseling in complex areas that require specialized expertise, such as mid-life transitions, balancing work and family, imposter syndrome, leadership skills, international student hiring in the US, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Maintains detailed metrics and notes from student advising sessions and tracks career progress and outcomes for internships, practicums, capstones, and full-time employment. Provides regular reports to the Academic and Career Services teams.
• Maintains relationships with alumni and tracks their career progress; recommends and invites alumni to participate in career panels and events.

Career Programming, Event Planning, Marketing and Outreach:

• Researches, designs and delivers broad and complex career-focused programs, workshops and events that incorporate the needs of students, including career development workshops, employer sessions, career panels, networking events, and other career-related programs.
• Conducts quantitative and qualitative assessments through surveys and other tools to collect information on student career interests and other information as needed to inform decisions on career programs, workshops and events. Collaborates with GSPP Career Services Team and Managing Director of Career Services in program/event design and development. Collaborates with Dean of Students and MPA Associate Director on specialized programming for the MPA program.
• Implements online and in-person career events; provides workshop and program support to event lead for the successful execution of events.
• Provides support for events led by the Student Services Team including new student orientations, graduation, and other major events.
• Evaluates existing programs, workshops and events, and manages improvement processes.
• Develops and updates written and electronic materials about GSPP career programs and services, and presents this information to new students.

Employer Relations & Industry Expertise:

• Develops and maintains relationships with companies, organizations, recruiting staff, and industry professionals (including alumni) relating to career opportunities for students and alumni.
• Develops expertise in career industries and opportunities of interest to students, spanning the public, non-profit and private sectors, US domestic and international industries.
• Researches and stays informed on the latest economic and employment trend data.

Technology & Systems:

• Oversees career program technical systems, and uses thorough knowledge of career program and information systems to provide input to applications and improve web sites and other supporting technologies.
• Conducts quantitative and qualitative assessments through surveys and other tools to track student career progress.
• Learns and manages GSPP's career platforms, creates and troubleshoots student accounts; learns UC Berkeley student systems.
• Regularly updates students' career information and materials on program website, course pages and career platforms where applicable.
• Provides weekly summary of relevant career opportunities to all GSPP student populations.

Admissions:

• Participates in the annual admissions review process as needed by GSPP degree programs; reviews applications and makes recommendations to admissions committee.
• Connects current students and alumni with prospective applicants to promote engagement and yield.
• Presents timely information about Goldman School career programs and services to prospective and incoming students.
• Provides time sensitive student information to the Career Services team, Managing Director of Career Services, Dean of Students, Dean and other stakeholders as needed for special projects and initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned, including mandatory training and UC Learning exercises. May require occasional evening and weekend work.

Required Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of career development theories, career coaching techniques, career decision making, learning styles, and job search techniques.
• Working knowledge of the public policy, public affairs and international development job markets spanning the public, non-profit and private sector (in the US and internationally) required, advanced knowledge in these areas is preferred.
• Highly effective problem identification and problem solving skills, presentation skills, verbal communication, written communication, relationship-building, teamwork, and organization skills.
• Must have demonstrated ability to lead seminars and other training programs that involve public speaking. Ability to do public presentations, career panels, and speak persuasively to constituents.
• Advanced project management skills, sufficient to create, plan and implement new projects in service to the School's student and faculty advisors.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; and learning and motivation.
• Detailed knowledge of hiring practices, recruiting/ staffing methods and employment trends for early/mid/senior career professionals, US domestic and international.
• Advanced experience working with people from diverse cultures, including working with multicultural students and ESL.
• Excellent computer skills and the ability to quickly adapt to new software programs and online resources.
• Advanced knowledge of LinkedIn and social media tools; working knowledge of survey platforms including SurveyMonkey and other online survey tools.
• Advanced knowledge of (or can quickly learn) UC programs, career services, employer, alumni, and faculty needs and expectations, recruiting and staffing methods, employment trends.
• Experience with workshop and program design, event planning and management.
• Excellent judgment in handling sensitive information, and exhibiting care with confidential data and records.
• Advanced degree preferred.

Salary & Benefits

Annual salary will be commensurate with experience within the range of $69,200.00 - $101,500.00.

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit:

https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

How to Apply

Please submit your cover letter and resume as a single attachment when applying. Please upload the document in the Resume section, then skip the (optional) Cover Letter upload section.

Referral Source info
This job is part of the Employee Referral Program. If a UC Berkeley employee is referring you, please ensure you select the Referral Source of 'UCB Employee' and then enter the employee's Name and Berkeley email address in the Specific Referral Source field.
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:

https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/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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