STDT ACAD ADVISOR 3 (Undergraduate Advisor)

The Blue Administrative Cluster and the College of Letters and Science embrace and value, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). We are committed to employing and retaining a diverse workforce and have programs and policies in place to ensure all employees can succeed regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender expression, gender identity, gender transition status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, age, sexual orientation, citizenship, or service in the uniformed services, including protected veterans. In acknowledgement of history and current injustices faced by marginalized members of our global UC Davis community, we are firmly committed to supporting our Principles of Community and applying tenets of diversity, equity, and inclusion into every aspect of our everyday work and organizational culture. The Departments of Economics and History are teaching and research units within the College of Letters & Science. The Blue Cluster provides support to the following programs: Department of Economics, Department of History, Military Science, East Asian Studies, The Hemispheric Institute on the Americas, Jewish Studies, History Project, California Social Science History Project, the Center for Poverty Research. Studies, Jewish Studies, and Military Science.

This position is one of three that supports the Undergraduate Advising Center for Economics, History and East Asian Studies and reports to the Undergraduate Programs Supervisor. The Economics, History, and East Asian Studies Advising Center supports 2200 declared undergraduate majors.

Under general supervision, responsible for providing advising and undergraduate program administration to the College of L&S Social Science Blue Cluster Undergraduate Advising Center. Provide comprehensive and advanced academic advising on a wide range of complex issues to a diverse population, including a significant number of international students. Direct students to appropriate resources, provide administrative support to the Economics and History Departments, maintain student and instructional databases, and create and implement outreach and recruitment activities.

Position Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Lifting Requirements: Up to 25 Pounds (Light) - occasionally

WORK ENVIRONMENT

·       Work occasional overtime.

·       The Smoke and Tobacco Free Environment policy is intended to provide a healthier, safer, and more productive work and learning environment for the entire UC community. The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all University owned or leased properties, or facilities operated by UC staff or faculty. Smoking and tobacco use are strictly prohibited in indoor and outdoor spaces, parking lots, residential space, and University vehicles. https://ucdavispolicy.ellucid.com/documents/view/271

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education/Experience:

·       Experience counseling and advising students in a university setting including academic planning and course selection techniques, study skills, and policies and procedures.

·       Experience assessing college transcripts and accurately calculating course grades and grade point averages, balances, and deficiencies.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA):

·       Knowledge of university procedures related to undergraduate students’ major requirements.

·       Interpersonal and communication skills to communicate effectively with faculty, staff, students, and the public.

·       Writing, editing and proofreading skills to answer correspondence, write reports and develop informational materials.

·       Workshop creation and presentation skills.

·       Computer skills using software programs (i.e. Microsoft Word and Excel) for word processing, maintaining databases, and accessing student information.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Education/Experience:   

·       Experience with Banner, OASIS, and ICMS.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA):

·       Knowledge of campus administrative reporting deadlines and of procedures related to advising and instructional processes.

·       Skills to retrieve and assemble information, correlate and analyze data, and develop statistics from a variety of campus sources.

·       Knowledge of university, college, major, design, general education requirements and their application to specific programs of major.

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 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.