Academic Achievement Counselor

DO Admin Operations

Full Time

78711BR

Job Summary

Involves planning, developing, implementing and evaluating programs, activities, counseling, tutoring services and advising focused on students' academic success leading to timely matriculation and graduation. Works with students, faculty, School of Nursing (SON) Office of Student and Curricular Affairs (OSA), SON Office of Academic Programs (OAP); campus student services, such as housing, financial aid, student health and counseling, student success program, and the multicultural resource center

Independently works with the Assistant Dean of SON’s Office of Student Affairs to plan and implement a wide range of academic support programming for nursing students who are experiencing academic challenges, difficulty adjusting to a new environment, support personal problem-solving, and navigating complex campus departments and services. The incuombent will independently develop and institute wellness programs, recommend improvements in academic advising for all programs, provide assistance with problem-solving, lend emotional support, and triage students in crisis toward apporpriate campus services, In collaboration with with faculty, OSA staff, student organizations (RCOs), and School leadership including the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and the Associate Dean for Diversity, Inclusion and Community Outreach, incumbent will develop partnerships to establish and enhance existing programs and propose innovative prorgams that support student success.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

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Department Description

A vital part of a world-renowned health sciences campus, the UCSF School of Nursing fosters excellence, diversity, and innovation in everything it does. With more than 150 faculty members serving in advisory and leadership capacities in policy, health care delivery, and clinical and translational research, the School has remained a leader in the preparation of nurses and sociologist for careers in academics and research; and is a leader in research funding awarded by NIH to schools of nursing. The student body of approximately 45500 students is enrolled in programs of student from the pre-licensure level through post-doctoral fellowships. The graduate specialties consistently rank among the best in US News & World Report assessments of professional graduate programs. The Dean's Office provides the essential operational structure and resources to support the School's academic, research and clinical efforts.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related area and a minimum of 3 years of related experience and / or equivalent experience / training.
• Strong knowledge and experience working with educational equity programs serving a diverse student population.
• Strong knowledge of up-to-date information about higher education policies and issues. Ability to assess their impact on underrepresented students.
• Experience identifying and prioritizing resources and services to support individual student needs at various levels of urgency (e.g., ongoing in-depth counseling, medical services, emergency housing, crisis intervention, etc.)
• Experience providing emotional and psychological counseling services, and acting as a liaison with additional existing counseling services to support student mental health
• Demonstrated knowledge of the theories and practice of counseling, learning, human and career development.
• Knowledge in how to enhance students' intellectual and personal growth and development, including critical thinking, effective communication, self-appraisal, self-esteem, clarification of values, appropriate career choices, and leadership.
• Knowledge of the methodologies used to enhance student achievement, such as collaborative teaching / learning models, strategies for effective counseling and peer mentoring, small group facilitation and training, coaching, mentoring, and advocacy.
• Knowledge of trends and issues facing low-income and first-generation college, underrepresented, disadvantaged, physically challenged, and under prepared students in higher education.
• Knowledge and experience in analyzing complex situations and identifying solutions for problem-solving; skills and experience in developing and administering programs designed to meet the diverse needs of students.
• Knowledge of and experience in conflict management and intervention strategies.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local requirements to provide for access, health, confidentiality, and safety; legal and ethical issues governing the delivery of counseling services.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
• Knowledge and experience in researching, compiling and analyzing data, and generating reports.

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California San Francisco 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, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Job Code and Payroll Title

004501 ACAD ACHIEVEMENT CNSLR 3

Job Category

Administrative Support, Education

Bargaining Unit

99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)

Location

Mission Bay (SF), Parnassus Heights (SF)

Additional Shift Details

M-F 8am-5pm