Student Services Advisor 3

Job ID:
Location: Main Campus - UCR
Schedule: 8AM - 5PM
Category: Student Affairs and Advising
Salary: $56,000 - $96,400
Full/Part Time: Full-time(100%)
Organization: College of Natural & Agricultural Sciences
Department: CNAS Graduate Stdt Affairs Ctr Dept
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Position Information:
Serves as a member of the CNAS Graduate Student Affairs Center advising team. Assists with the operation and improvement of the Center. The position has direct responsibility for two or three of the Graduate Programs within the Center (Applied Statistics; Biochemistry and Molecular Biology; Biophysics; Cell, Molecular, and Developmental Biology; Earth and Planetary Sciences; Entomology; Environmental Sciences; Environmental Toxicology; Evolution, Ecology, and Organismal Biology; Genetics, Genomics and Bioinformatics; Microbiology; Neuroscience; Plant Biology; Plant Pathology; Statistics; UCR/SDSU Joint Doctoral Program in Evolutionary Biology). Carries out curriculum advising; graduate admissions; recruitment and outreach; student enrichment and academic development activities; matriculation and graduation degree checks; and program reporting and evaluation. Responsible for interpretation and implementation of appropriate policies, regulations, and procedures. Works closely with Department Chair or Program Director and Graduate Advisor to develop short-term and long-term goals to meet the advising needs of the growing number of graduate students. Identifies emerging student affairs and programmatic issues and makes recommendations for positive outcomes. The major functional areas of responsibility include: 1) Advising and administration of continuing graduate students; 2) Admissions; 3) Recruitment and outreach; 4) Financial support; and 5) Program development and management. Must be able to maintain confidentiality and fairness in administering standards and procedures for the various programs. Advises faculty, staff and students regarding policies and procedures in all aspects of graduate student affairs. Works closely with multiple business offices.

The full salary range for the Student Services Advisor 3 is $54,200 - $93,200 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $67,000 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

Masters Degree in related area
Preferred

Experience Requirements

4 - 7 years of related experience.
Required

Special Conditions
Special

Occasional travel for university related business meetings, conferences and/or professional development.
Required

Travel Outside of Normal Business Hours
Required

Minimum Requirements

Working knowledge of advising and counseling techniques.

Skills in judgment and decision-making, problem solving, identifying measures of system performance and the actions to improve performance.

Ability in problem identification and reasoning; ability to develop original ideas to solve problems.

Knowledge of complex U.S. visa and immigration procedures, compliance issues, and employment eligibility/authorization for international students and scholars.

Interpersonal skills.

Multicultural competencies; ability to work with diverse populations.

Solid verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of University-specific computer application programs and knowledge of University and departmental principles and procedures involved in risk assessment and evaluating risks as to likelihood and consequences.


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:
General Information

Job Title
004575

Grade
Kathy Redd

Supervisor

Department Custom Scope
Serves as a member of the CNAS Graduate Student Affairs Center advising team. Assists with the operation and improvement of the Center. The position has direct responsibility for two or three of the Graduate Programs within the Center (Applied Statistics; Biochemistry and Molecular Biology; Biophysics; Cell, Molecular, and Developmental Biology; Earth and Planetary Sciences; Entomology; Environmental Sciences; Environmental Toxicology; Evolution, Ecology, and Organismal Biology; Genetics, Genomics and Bioinformatics; Microbiology; Neuroscience; Plant Biology; Plant Pathology; Statistics; UCR/SDSU Joint Doctoral Program in Evolutionary Biology). Carries out curriculum advising; graduate admissions; recruitment and outreach; student enrichment and academic development activities; matriculation and graduation degree checks; and program reporting and evaluation. Responsible for interpretation and implementation of appropriate policies, regulations, and procedures. Works closely with Department Chair or Program Director and Graduate Advisor to develop short-term and long-term goals to meet the advising needs of the growing number of graduate students. Identifies emerging student affairs and programmatic issues and makes recommendations for positive outcomes. The major functional areas of responsibility include: 1) Advising and administration of continuing graduate students; 2) Admissions; 3) Recruitment and outreach; 4) Financial support; and 5) Program development and management. Must be able to maintain confidentiality and fairness in administering standards and procedures for the various programs. Advises faculty, staff and students regarding policies and procedures in all aspects of graduate student affairs. Works closely with multiple business offices.

Key Responsibilities:

Academic Advising: Advises faculty on departmental/school/college and university policies and procedures; reviews students' progress and advises students and faculty on requirements for degree/program completion; identifies students with progression problems and recommends interventions; devises curriculum planning in collaboration with chair/ dean and faculty, and with other departments.

15%

Recruitment and Admissions: Plans and implements outreach programs with specifically targeted institutions; advises prospective applicants on necessary academic preparation; appropriateness of program as it pertains to the prospective applicant's goals; utilizing in-depth knowledge of the organization's admissions criteria, helps rank applicants for admissions; evaluates domestic and international transcripts for degree eligibility; initiates and arranges student recruitment visits.

15%

Financial Aid: Oversees the administration, evaluation, and awarding of student fellowships, grants, scholarships, and other awards; advises students on financial aid options of the organization and extra-mural fellowship opportunities; oversees processes for equitable assignment of Graduate Student Instructors (GSIs)and coordinates GSI assignments each term.

15%

Applying professional student services concepts, provides the full range of student services to student population served by the organization.

5%

May supervise staff.

5%

Student Conduct: Responsible for interpreting organization policies and advising students and faculty on student conduct, student grievances, disputes, and issues regarding discrimination.

5%

Student Orientation: Oversees and may conduct orientations of new students.

5%

Events: Plans and implements complex, high-visibility student events, such as commencements.

5%

Career Counseling: Advises department/college/school students on the job market process, and the standards and norms specific to the student's field of study; advises on summer internship programs; develops and maintains network of departments and regional firms interested in hiring summer students.

5%

Organizes job fairs.

5%

Develops and enhances an alumni recruitment network.

5%

Identifies and cultivates potential employers.

5%

Plans, designs, and provides workshops for students, such as information about the organization, or academic strategies and enrichment programs.

5%

Provides advice and assistance to students and scholars regarding complex U.S. visa and immigration procedures, compliance issues, and employment eligibility/authorization. Coordinates and implements programs and workshops to support and retain international students/scholars. Makes referrals to off campus and community resources.

5%


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