Enrollment and Degree Completion Advisor

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Location: Main Campus - UCR
Schedule: 8AM - 5PM
Category: Student Affairs and Advising
Salary: $51,600 - $87,000
Full/Part Time: Full-time(100%)
Organization: University Extension
Department: Academic Affairs Ops
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Position Information:
Under direct supervision of the Assistant Director of Re-entry Programs, provide wide-ranging academic advising and holistic services to stop-out and other types of students seeking to complete a University of California (UC) undergraduate education. Applies professional concepts and provides prescriptive advice on academic policies and procedures for the University of California Reengagement Consortium (UCRC) degree-completion initiative. Receives assistance on more complex issues. Guides prospective and current students through pathway programs for re-admission or transfer to UC as well as other types of education such as certification. Assists the Associate Dean, Assistant Director, and others in planning and development of office policies and procedures designed to optimize the delivery of advising and academic support services to our student population. Make decisions on academic pathways, late course actions and other matters of similar import for individual students. Works with Undergraduate Education, Office of the University Registrar, Undergraduate Admissions, Financial Aid, Student Business Services, Transfer, Extension Enrollment Advisor team, and other related student affairs offices to facilitate students through pathways to degree or certificate completion.

The full salary range for the Enrollment and Degree Completion Advisor is $51,600 - $87,000 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $65,000 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.

Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.



Requirements:
Educational Requirements

Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
Required

Master's degree in counseling, higher education leadership, student services, or related field.
Preferred

Experience Requirements

2 - 4 years of related experience.
Required

Academic advising experience in a higher education setting.
Preferred

Minimum Requirements

Basic knowledge of advising and counseling techniques.

Knowledge of departmental/school/college courses and majors.

Knowledge of department/school/college policies, procedures, and requirements.

Skills in judgment, decision-making, and problem solving.

Abilities in problem identification, reasoning, ability to develop original idea to solve problems.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including active listening.

Ability to multi-task.

Ability to use interpersonal, communication, problem solving and listening skills to document patterns of student academic needs; to successfully meet needs; and to interact and provide guidance to students and parents from all backgrounds.

Ability to discuss and engage in practices directly related to equity, inclusion, identity development, diversity, and cultural competency and humility.

Ability to participate and contribute in a shared leadership model where collaboration, teamwork, and cooperation are emphasized in order to provide high quality student services.

Ability to make decisions and consult with supervisors as necessary, manage details of complex projects and processes, and to adapt to constantly shifting priorities and outcomes.

Skill in holistic advising and counseling approaches and experience with academic policies, procedures, and requirements in a higher education setting; recommending solutions to progression and requirement issues; ability to make proper referrals to other campus resources.

Ability to effectively facilitate workshops and present in public forums.

Preferred Qualifications

Bilingual Spanish/English

Knowledge of Salesforce and/or Banner and/or DestinyOne

Knowledge of College and University regulations, procedures and academic requirements to provide advice on existing policies and/or regulations. Ability to recommend suggestions for process improvements.


Additional Information:
Additional Information In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.

• UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
  


• UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
  


• UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
  


• Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
  


• Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
  


• UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview

Job Description Details:
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Job Title
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Kevin Vaughn

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