Assistant Director, Undocumented Student Program Centers for Educational Equity & Excellence

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Location Main Campus-Berkeley

Full / Part Time Full Time

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About Berkeley

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Departmental Overview

The Centers for Educational Equity and Excellence (CE3) is a cluster of multiple student support programs in the Division of Equity and Inclusion. CE3 provides complex and multi-format programs and services to prioritize student populations to ensure their successful transition into the academy, academic success, graduation, and transition to graduate programs and professional careers. These services have a critical impact on the campus' ability to fulfill its mission of equity, access, and inclusion to California's diverse population.

The Undocumented Student Program, one of several CE3 programs, specializes in providing holistic support and guidance to undocumented undergraduate and graduate students at UC Berkeley. USP practices a holistic, multicultural and solution-focused approach that delivers individualized service for each student. The mental health support, academic counseling, legal support, financial aid resources, professional development opportunities, and extensive campus referral network provided by USP helps students develop the unique gifts and talents they each bring to the university, while empowering a sense of belonging. The program's mission is to support the advancement of undocumented students within higher education and promote pathways for engaged scholarship.

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Undocumented Student Program (USP) Director, the USP Assistant Director is responsible for program implementation and leadership, collaboration and outreach, supporting students holistically through one-to-one appointments and programming, and other duties as assigned. The incumbent supports the day-to-day operations of the program and provides holistic counseling and support to students. The incumbent also works with campus partners to make UC Berkeley more welcoming to and inclusive of undocumented students, i.e., collaborating on events and programming.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is : 10 / 24 / 2025.

Responsibilities

40% Program Implementation & Leadership

• Under the direction of the USP Director, the incumbent administers specialized and complex programs and projects that are designed to enhance student success for undocumented students (i.e. Transcending Beyond Berkeley Fellowship, Emergency Grants, etc.).
• Supports with coordination of USP events such as UndocuWelcome and UndocuGrad.
• Serves as the lead for campus events, i.e., Yield events, Golden Bear Orientation and Welcome events, etc.
• Responsible for inputting UCRC purchase orders for staff, students, and programming / operation needs.
• Coordinates recruitment and onboarding of student staff and serves as the lead professional staff that supervises student staff throughout the academic year.
• May support the recruitment, onboarding / training and day-to-day supervision of USP Academic Counselor(s).

30% Collaborations & Outreach

25% Holistic Counseling

5% Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

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 salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $95,000.00 - $105,000.00.

How to Apply

Other Information

This position will be governed by the terms and conditions in the agreement for the Student Services Advising Professionals, represented by the UAW.

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.

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.

Misconduct

SB 791 and AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement : 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.