Senior Undergraduate Academic Advisor

Job Opening ID: 63208
Reports To: Director of Undergraduate Student Affairs
Working Title: Senior Undergraduate Academic Advisor
Department: Public Health Personnel
Bargaining Unit: 99
FLSA: Exempt
Payroll Job Code: 004545
Job Location: UCI Campus- Irvine
Percent of Time: 100%
Work Schedule: 8-5, M-F
Employee Class: Career

 

Position Summary:

The mission of the public health program at the University of California Irvine is to create, integrate and disseminate population and community based knowledge to promote health and reduce the societal burden of human disease and disability through excellence in research, education, and public service. The mission of the Public Health Student Affairs Office is to facilitate the academic development of Public Health students, and to assist them in achieving their academic, personal, and professional goals by providing high quality academic advising and guidance.

Under the general supervision of the Director of Student Affairs, the Senior Undergraduate Advisor is responsible for assisting undergraduate and prospective students in Public Health. Responsibilities include advising, assisting with student affairs orientations, commencement events and other activities as needed for the Public Health undergraduate program. Utilize basic counseling skills to assess students’ needs especially for certain student populations (i.e., International Students, athletes, freshmen, etc.). Provides advice to students on the full range of requirements for a department, college, or school with a wide variety of course requirements. Recommends solutions to progression and requirement issues. Works independently under general supervision.

Total Compensation:

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits .

$56,208.96 - $76,504.32 (Annual Salary) Expected Pay Range within the Full Salary Range $56,200.00 - $96,800.00 (Annual Salary)

 

Required:

• 3-5 years of related work experience

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training. Master’s Degree preferred.

Thorough knowledge of advising and counseling techniques. Knowledge of multiple majors, colleges, and schools. Thorough knowledge of college / school policies, procedures, and requirements. Thorough knowledge of department / school / college policies, procedures, and requirements. Skills in judgment and decision-making, problem solving. Ability to multi-task. Abilities in problem identification, reasoning, ability to develop original ideas to solve problems. Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook. Flexibility to work some evenings and weekends for special events. Desire and ability to speak and present at public events such as recruitment fairs, workshops and seminars. Effective oral, written and interpersonal communication skills. Proven ability to work as a member of a team and collaborate effectively with other staff, faculty, students, and the general public. Must also be able to work independently, utilizing good sound judgment, by managing time constraints and competing deadlines.

 

Preferred:

Working knowledge of University Registrar Systems including WebAdmin, DegreeWorks, EEE/Canvas, ESOC, WebRoster, WebGrades, etc. Knowledge of University, State, and National Policies governing Student Records, including student's right of privacy and disclosure of information (FERPA). Knowledge of UC and UCI policies, the UCI Catalogue, and Academic Senate Rules and Regulations.

Special Conditions Required:

• Occasional nights and evenings

 

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

Background Check and Live Scan

Legal Right to work in the United States

Vaccination Policies

Smoking and Tobacco Policy

Drug Free Environment

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act

E-Verify

Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php
Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. 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 categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy .

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or [email protected] .