Student Academic Advisor (STDT ACAD ADVISOR 3)

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Job Summary

Under general supervision, serve as one of five primary advisors in the Orange Cluster Undergraduate Advising Center. Provide comprehensive, advanced academic advising on a wide range of complex issues to undergraduate students in the departmental majors and support faculty members. Independently handle orientation processes, including freshman and transfer students. Interpret and implement policies and administer undergraduate activities for the department. Work with faculty on program development and administration. Manage quality assessment and policy development. In partnership with all academic advising units and academic success initiatives, work to implement campus-wide academic advising initiatives and act as the representative of the unit in discussions with other student-oriented units, including those housed in other undergraduate colleges, undergraduate education, or student affairs.

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February 11, 2025 at 11 : 59pm

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and / or certification if required of the position

• Bachelor's degree in a related area, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in holistic advising and counseling approaches and experience with academic policies, procedures, and requirements in a higher education setting; recommending solutions to progression and requirement issues; ability to make proper referrals to other campus resources. Knowledge of UC policies regarding privacy of information.
• Experience using interpersonal communication, problem-solving and listening skills to identify and document patterns of student academic needs; to develop strategies and programs to successfully meet needs; experience and skills to facilitate workshops and present in public forums; and to interact and provide guidance to emotionally upset students and parents from all backgrounds.
• Knowledge of evidence-based advising and student development strategies that advance principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion, including experience discussing and engaging in practices directly related to equity, inclusion, identity development, diversity, and cultural competency and humility.
• Ability to make decisions independently, manage details of complex projects and processes aligned with strategic priorities from start to finish with minimal direction, adapt to constantly shifting priorities and outcomes, and contribute to a shared team model where collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and cooperation are emphasized to provide high-quality student services

Preferred Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

Department Overview

The Orange Cluster Administration and the College of Letters and Science embraces and values 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 acknowledgment of historical 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 Orange Cluster Administration supports three academic units : Communication, Linguistics, and Political Science, and is comprised of 56 ladder-rank faculty members, 12 unit-18 and Continuing and Temporary Lecturers, over 105 non-Senate academic employees of varying titles per quarter, 15 FTE career staff, 105 graduate students, and 2,500 declared undergraduate majors. This position is a direct report to the Orange Cluster's Undergraduate Advising Supervisor. This position will work closely with the Department Chairs, Orange Cluster CAO, Undergraduate Directors, and respective Undergraduate Affairs Committees.

POSITION INFORMATION

Benefits

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Physical Demands

Mental Demands

Work Environment

Special Requirements - Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement : As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

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

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Salary : $56,000 - $99,400