DESCRIPTION

Sociology studies societies and human groups: their composition, organization, culture, and development. It combines scientific and humanistic methods to investigate a subject that is both relevant and broad—ranging from social interaction in everyday life to social changes taking place on a global scale. UCSD's Department of Sociology offers an innovative undergraduate program that covers the breadth of the discipline while giving students opportunities to specialize in areas of their choice, to conduct independent research, and to participate in an Honors Program. The department also encourages students to study abroad and to take courses in other humanities and social science departments in order to expand their perspective on sociological topics.

The Undergraduate Affairs Coordinator is responsible for all aspects of the department undergraduate program serving approximately 500 majors and 4,500 undergraduates annually. Applies professional student services concepts. Provides varied student services to students, faculty, and department / school / college management. Works on moderately complex issues. Receives assistance on more complex issues. Responsibilities include counseling students; analyzing, interpreting and implementing departmental and university broadly defined policies; preparing the annual and quarterly teaching schedules; coordinating the classes and faculty selected to teach in Summer Session; and organizing publicity for the undergraduate program in various venues.

Incumbent will serve as intake advisor for undergraduate students in the Department of Sociology; coordinates all aspects of the department course, instructor and teaching assistant evaluations, and assists with planning and facilitating student and departmental events and programs. Incumbents participates as a member of the department Undergraduate Program Committee and serves as liaison with the Sociology Club, campus-wide undergraduate student affairs units/departments, and the community. Maintain files on all sociology majors and minors. Make recommendations to the Chair, Undergraduate Program Director and MSO.

• Overtime and weekends may be required occasionally.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience and knowledge of academic advising and counseling techniques.

• Knowledge of University-specific computer application programs and pertinent databases.

• Knowledge of University processes and procedures. Understanding of University rules and regulations.

• Effective interpersonal skills; verbal and written communication skills.

• Skills in service orientation, organization, active listening, and critical thinking.

• Ability in problem identification and reasoning.

• Excellent reading and comprehension skills to understand and interpret complex materials and documents. Ability to communicate orally and in writing, providing information and/or instructions in a clear, concise manner.

• Strong advising and counseling experience in a University (or similar) setting.

• Ability to efficiently, smoothly and accurately schedule complex plans.

• Initiative, judgment, organization skills, and ability to work independently, to logically coordinate vast amounts of information, and to convey complex ideas simply

• Basic knowledge of student immigration and visa processes pertaining to international students and scholars.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Background check is required.