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Job #JPF10075
- COLLEGE ACADEMIC COUNSELING / L&S Undergraduate Education / UCLA
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POSITION OVERVIEW
Position title : Assistant Vice Provost and Executive Director for the Center for Academic Advising in the College
Salary range : The posted UC salary scales set the salary range for this position. See Table 34 : Academic Administrator Series, Fiscal Year with a salary range of $127,815 to $179,465 / annum.
APPLICATION WINDOW
Open date : December 20, 2024
Next review date : Tuesday, Jan 21, 2025 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date : Tuesday, Jan 21, 2025 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Under the supervision of the Vice Provost of Undergraduate Education (VPUE), the Assistant Vice Provost for Undergraduate Academic Support and Executive Director of the Center for Academic Advising in the College (AVP / ED) serves as a member of the VPUE’s executive board to provide leadership on campuswide undergraduate academic planning and support in overseeing academic advising policy and practice.
The AVP / ED leads a management team that engages advising Directors from the College, as well as department advisors and undergraduate advising staff in academic units across campus, and advising directors from all undergraduate programs across UCLA, and represents the campus on UC-wide initiatives and in the UC Undergraduate Academic Advising Council to ensure that advising practice and policy are consistent and appropriately applied per the guidance of the UCLA Academic Senate. While not responsible for the day-to-day operations of each of the units, the incumbent will facilitate implementation of policy across campus to ensure consistency and quality for all students.
Directly and through subordinates, the AVP / ED is also responsible for development, administration, evaluation and supervision of multiple programs and initiatives under the Center for Academic Advising in the College, including College Academic Counseling, CAC-Athletics advising, Advising Communities of Excellence professional development program, the Bruin Readmission Program, the First Year Scholars Program, College advisor training, College Academic Mentors, CAC Peer Counseling, University Studies, advising assessment, REACH (Remote Engagement and Advising in the College Hub), and other initiatives to promote student success and retention. The incumbent directly supervises seven positions and leads a team in strategic planning to improve academic advising and student success.
Broad areas of responsibility include : (1) engaging in strategic planning and advising, (2) coordinating effective working relationships across units, (3) serving as a liaison with Academic Senate leadership, (4) participating in enrollment planning with regard to degree pathways and management, (5) serving as a liaison to the deans, chairs and other faculty regarding student academic planning and support, and (6) providing direct supervision of seven directors and coordinators.
Qualifications
The successful candidate must have a terminal degree in their appointee’s field and knowledge of issues in higher education; experience working with academic policy and programs at a large public research university; knowledge of UCLA processes and procedures; broad familiarity with existing curriculum, programs and services for UCLA undergraduates; experience with academic advising in a higher education setting; skills in information retrieval and data management; ability to lead large and diverse constituencies; ability to practice strategic thinking and planning; demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to interact effectively in programs and activities involving faculty, staff, and students; possess interpersonal skills to interact effectively with persons of differing social, educational, economic and cultural backgrounds; ability to be flexible and pay attention to detail while keeping in mind the overall mission of UCLA, the Division of Undergraduate Education, and the Center for Academic Advising in the College (CAAC).
CAAC is part of the Division of Undergraduate Education within the UCLA College and provides academic advising and related programs and services to approximately 21,000 undergraduates and 700 student athletes. The Center is a collective of programs that nurtures students’ academic growth and maximizes their engagement at UCLA and beyond. Center programs foster the personal and intellectual development of students and professional staff to engage critically in their academic and professional journeys as lifelong learners. Information about CAAC may be viewed at : CAAC Website.
Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. The posted UC salary scales set the salary range for this position. See Table 34 : Academic Administrator Series, Fiscal Year with a salary range of $127,815 to $179,465 / annum.
Position remains open until filled. This is a full-time (100% time) position, with a projected February start date. Interested parties are requested to submit a cover letter of application that specifically addresses the position's responsibilities and the required / preferred qualifications stated above, a current CV, a statement of contributions to diversity, and the names, addresses, email addresses and phone numbers of three references, through the UCLA Academic Recruit portal : UCLA Academic Recruit Portal.
We welcome candidates whose experience in teaching, research, or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence.
The University of California 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 complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see : Nondiscrimination Policy.
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ABOUT UCLA
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and / or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
The University of California 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 Affirmative Action Policy.
For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit Anti-Discrimination Policy.
JOB LOCATION
Los Angeles, CA
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Salary : $127,815 - $179,465
