Student Support Coordinator (4555C), Disabled Students Program - #81247

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81247

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Main Campus-Berkeley

Full / Part Time

Full Time

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About Berkeley

At the University of California, Berkeley, we are dedicated to fostering a community where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty and staff.

As a world-leading institution, Berkeley is known for its academic and research excellence, public mission, diverse student body, and commitment to equity and social justice. Since our founding in 1868, we have driven innovation, creating global intellectual, economic and social value.

We are looking for applicants who reflect California's diversity and want to be part of an inclusive, equity-focused community that views education as a matter of social justice. Please consider whether your values align with our Guiding Values and Principles , Principles of Community , and Strategic Plan .

At UC Berkeley, we believe that learning is a fundamental part of working, and provide space for supportive colleague communities via numerous employee resource groups (staff organizations). Our goal is for everyone on the Berkeley campus to feel supported and equipped to realize their full potential. We actively support this by providing all of our full-time staff employees with at least 80 hours (10 days) of paid time per year to engage in professional development activities. Find out more about how you can grow your career at UC Berkeley.

Departmental Overview

The Disabled Students' Program (DSP) is recognized for its commitment to ensuring that all students with disabilities have equal access to educational opportunities at UC Berkeley and helps students to achieve academic success through its programs. DSP provides a wide array of legally mandated services to students with disabilities and consists of approximately 50 FTE, serves over 6500 students, and hires over 400 service providers and student volunteers to provide educational support to this growing population. The unit has an annual operating budget of approximately $3.5 million in state and permanent funding, while gifts and endowments add to that total. DSP is also responsible for administering a Department of Education TRIO Student Support Services federal grant. DSP is dedicated to excellence in service and we welcome interested persons who are committed to disability access to consider applying for employment with DSP.

Position Summary

The DSP Scholars Service Support Coordinator job summary under the Director supervision, support DSP Scholars Students Support Services objectives through coordinating financial literacy, career, and personal / cultural enrichment activities and workshops, managing financial literacy program, managing media outlets, creating website design and branding for the program, data collection, entry, maintenance, analysis, and reporting activities while ensuring security of confidential information for the DSP Scholars Student Support Services Program.

Essential functions include coordinating TRIO academic, social and cultural activities and workshops, managing financial literacy program, assisting with creating website design and branding for the program, collecting, organizing, entering, maintaining and verifying information within all DSP Scholars SSS specific database systems for the participants within the Student Support Services Program. While maintaining confidential FERPA-program files on all participants, activities, and services provided. Also, assemble, and maintain systems for collection, aggregation, and reporting of data required for compliance with the U.S. Department of Education and other accountability processes. Assist with the Department of Education Annual Performance Report. Assist the Director in statistical reporting and report generation. Create necessary evaluative reports as needed.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is : 10 / 13 / 2025.

Responsibilities

Coordination of Student Services and Support

• Research student financial resources and literacy issues; develop curriculum and deliver the DSP Scholars financial literacy education content, products, and services; assess the financial literacy partners, products, and services to provide credible personal money management education to post-secondary students, administrators, staff and faculty and other audiences as required.
• Teach DSP Scholars about budgeting, saving, banking, credit, housing, and identity theft through conducting workshops and information sessions.
• Develops and implements strategies to support and foster financial literacy among students and staff. Develops partnerships with campus staff and the student finance team to promote financial literacy initiatives / programs and provide training workshops.
• Provide financial coaching for individuals to help them reach their financial goals. This may include helping students improve their credit score, develop assets, and learn how to use financial services.

Administration and Organization :

Outreach and Recruitment

Participation, Training, Other :

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 $30.17 - $34.48.

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.

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.