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Department Purpose The Academic Retention Initiatives (ARI’s) at UC Davis aims to improve academic outcomes by amplifying and encouraging historically marginalized student populations through culturally relevant academic programs and resources. The Chicanx and Latinx Retention Initiative (CLRI) is committed to guiding and supporting scholars toward academic success by creating a culturally based learning environment. We utilize an asset-based and student-centered holistic approach that values our scholars’ social, cultural, and personal development. At its core, CLRI seeks to empower our scholars to thrive through the following three objectives: Transformational Growth, Self-efficacy, and connections. The Chicanx and Latinx Retention Initiative advocates for institutional transformation through student-informed retention practices that empower scholars to engage in community, resources, and advocacy. We provide access and guidance to support their success as future leaders in their professional careers. Job Summary Under the direction of the Director of the Strategic Chicanx Latinx Retention Initiative (SCLRI) and the Center for Chicanx Latinx Academic Student Success (El Centro), the Academic Success Advisor position is the subject matter expert regarding all academic advising aspects of (SCLRI). The Academic Success Advisor will be responsible for providing academic interventions and identity-conscious support using data driven proactive outreach strategies. The Academic Success Advisor will encourage and facilitate student involvement and success in campus life, student organizations, academic excellence, and community engagement. The Academic Success Advisor will organize and provide leadership on all advising functions, confidential issues and materials involving interaction with university administrators, deans and faculty, staff, students, and the general public. In partnership with all academic advising units, the incumbent will work to implement campus-wide academic advising initiatives, Chicanx Latinx academic success initiatives, and act as the representative of the unit in discussions with other student oriented units, including all four undergraduate colleges. The position will support (SCLRI) in providing culturally relevant opportunities in the areas of academic support and intervention, conflict resolution, career development, counseling, and advocacy for the ChiLat community on the UC Davis campus. POSITION INFORMATION
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SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Background Check This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging At UC Davis, we’re solving life’s most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don’t just maintain - we improve. We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds, and you belong here. As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore our Principles of Community , our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education, and our latest efforts to outgrow the expected . The University of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20 . For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination . |
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