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Strategic Advising Initiatives and Assessment Coordinator
University of California Santa Cruz
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Posted: 05-Feb-22
Location: Santa Cruz, California
Type: Full-time
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 2830863
Strategic Advising Initiatives and Assessment Coordinator
Location: Santa Cruz
Job ID: 30634
NOTIFICATIONS
UC Vaccination Policy: With limited exceptions, COVID-19 vaccinations are required for Covered Individuals under the Policy. Covered Individuals include all employees, students, or trainees who physically access a University facility or program in connection with their employment, appointment, or education/training.
Covered Individuals do NOT include employees who work 100% remotely with NO expectation that they will physically access any University location or program at ANY time. If 100% remote work ends, the employee is subject to Policy.
Employees can submit proof of vaccination online or request an exception.
ABOUT UC SANTA CRUZ
UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the experience of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university. It's known as an unconventional place where innovation and experimentation is part of the campus's DNA. That playful, bold spirit still thrives today, all on a campus renowned as among the most beautiful in the world.
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW
The Division of Undergraduate Education's Office of Campus Advising Coordination works to support undergraduate success, retention and graduation, and to create an environment in which academic advising can take place effectively across the UC Santa Cruz campus. The office collaborates with advisors in colleges, departments, divisions, and student service units, and with campus infrastructure, to improve policies, procedures, and tools; to support programs and innovations aimed at student success; and to provide training and development opportunities for undergraduate advisors.
JOB SUMMARY
The Strategic Initiatives and Assessment Coordinator serves both as the lead for the strategic advising initiatives team in the Office of Campus Advising Coordination, and as the lead assessment expert for academic advising on the UCSC campus. Using skills as a seasoned, experienced professional, the incumbent will analyze large student academic datasets to identify barriers to graduation, and will develop strategies through which academic advising can support improved undergraduate retention and graduation. The Advising Strategic Initiatives and Assessment Coordinator will supervise a team of two Retention and Graduation Specialists, whose job functions will include proactive outreach and the development and implementation of student programming to support student success and timely graduation.
INITIAL REVIEW DATE (IRD)
UC Santa Cruz staff jobs are posted until filled. Application materials submitted by 11:59 pm on the IRD will be routed to the hiring unit for consideration. NOTE: Materials submitted after the IRD will be forwarded only at the request of the hiring unit. Submit your materials before the IRD to ensure consideration by the hiring unit.
The IRD for this job is: 02-24-2022
APPOINTMENT INFORMATION
Salary Information: $75,000 - $83,400/Annually. Salary commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience.
No. of Positions: 1
Benefits Level Eligibility: This position is eligible for Full benefits.
Schedule Information:
Full-time
Percentage of Time: 100%
Fixed
Average Hours Per Week: 40
Days of the Week: Mon - Fri
Shift Includes: Day
Employee Classification: This is a Career appointment
Job End Date: None
Work Location: UC Santa Cruz Main Campus
Union Representation: Non-Represented
Employee Relations Code: Supervisor, Not Confidential
Job Code Classification: PROJECT POLICY ANL 3 [7398]
Travel: None
JOB DUTIES
25% - Develop reports and perform analyses of student data to identify common barriers to undergraduate success and timely graduation.
20% - Utilizing knowledge of successful success and retention programs in higher education, develop outreach strategies and programming.
15% - Supervise a team of retention and graduation specialists.
15% - Develop and implement assessment strategies for academic advising, supporting a culture of continuous improvement. Lead the assessment subcommittee of the Undergraduate Academic Advising Council.
10% - Develop training and other materials to support the assessment of advising effectiveness in advising offices across the UC Santa Cruz campus.
10% - Provide support and coordination for data-driven outreach efforts within academic advising offices at UC Santa Cruz.
5% - As a member of the Office of Campus Advising Coordination in the Division of Undergraduate Education, collaborate to support the development and implementation of additional projects focused on undergraduate engagement, success, retention, and graduation. This may include the supervision of student staff.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
- Demonstrated knowledge of effective retention initiatives related to academic advising within higher education.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with tact and diplomacy
- Experience working in an advising or student success capacity in an institution of higher education, with experience analyzing student records and knowledge of academic policies.
- Project management skills, with the ability to independently set priorities, and complete assignments with attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with students, faculty, staff, and parents of diverse social, cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds, and an understanding of the challenges faced by diverse student populations (including but not limited to first generation students, underrepresented students, students with disabilities, low-income students, LGBT students, non-traditional students, veterans) in higher education.
- Skills in analyzing, researching and synthesizing large amounts of data for preparing sound and relevant proposals / analyses.
- Knowledge of university-specific computer application programs, with the ability to quickly learn and utilize new technology tools.
- Skills in staff supervision, including the ability to supervise a remote, hybrid, or in-person team.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in related area and/ or equivalent experience / training.
Special Conditions of Employment
- Selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment criminal history background check.
- The University of California has implemented a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy covering all employees. To be compliant with the policy, covered employees must submit proof of vaccination or have an approved exception or deferral, eight (8) weeks from date of hire.
- Per the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA), this position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter. The selected candidate will be required to report known or suspected child abuse or neglect as defined by CANRA and will be required to sign a Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse prior to commencing employment. CANRA Penal Codes, and related definitions, requirements, and responsibilities may be obtained here.
SAFETY STATEMENT
All UCSC employees must understand and follow job safety procedures, attend required health and safety training, proactively promote safety at work, and promptly report actual and potential accidents and injuries.
HOW TO APPLY