Undergraduate Student Advisor

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Position Description

UC Davis Undergraduate Student Advisor Salary or Pay Range: $24.19 - $43.44 /hour Under the supervision of the Assistant Dean, provide academic counseling to university undergraduate students, provide in-depth event planning, provide backup management to the Biology Academic Success Center’s (BASC) student/visitor check-in receptionist area. Provide support for undergraduate program reviews, course approvals, catalog updates, and related activities. Monitor progress toward the completion of degree requirements. Analyze and solve complex academic problems and refer students to appropriate campus community resources.

Duties

Key Responsibilities

• 50% - ACADEMIC ADVISING
• 35% - BASC ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT
• 15% - LIAISON AND OUTREACH SUPPORT

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.

Application Process

To view full job description and submit an on-line application visit UC Davis Career Opportunities at http://50.73.55.13/counter.php?id=289832 Job ID# 72612

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Required Qualifications

For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license, certification and/or educational degree if required of the position.

• Experience with undergraduate curricular elements and structures such as courses, units, prerequisites, majors and minors, with experience examining and assessing college transcripts and computing or reviewing online computations of grade point averages and grade point balances.
• Experience with advising tools and technology, including the ability to develop expertise in using software and information management systems
• Knowledge of multicultural dynamics within a university setting and the academic environment and the pressures encountered by students.
• Ability to interpret and apply complex rules and regulations governing undergraduate education.
• Interpersonal communication skills to interact positively, cooperatively, and professionally with team members, administrators, staff, students, and the general public all of varying ages, cultural backgrounds, and perspectives.
• Organizational skills, including skills to prioritize work meet critical timelines, and manage multiple tasks with concurrent and conflicting priorities.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws governing the confidentiality of student records

Preferred Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in biology, student advising, or related science or advising field, or equivalent education and/or advising experience.
• Experience supervising student staff in a variety of venues and circumstances.
• Experience identifying and determining appropriate levels of advising or referral services for individual students, providing immediate crisis counseling, triage, and referrals to students in academic, financial, or personal difficulty.
• Skills to analyze complex information or problems objectively and derive logical conclusions to provide a sound basis for establishing priorities and selecting appropriate courses of action for pursuit or recommendations to others.