Professional Academic Advisor

Professional Academic Advisor

Overview

Job

Category
Student Affairs and Advising

Organization
School of Business

Department
BUS Infrast Admin Prgm Srv Sup

Location
Main Campus - UCR

Salary
$54,200 - $93,200

Date Posted
April 3, 2024

Final date to receive applications
April 17, 2024

Schedule
8AM - 5PM

Full/Part Time
Full-time(100%)

Level of Supervision
General Supervision

Other Information
Qualifies for Employee Referral Bonus:
No

UC Internal Job: No

Position Information
The School of Business at the University of California, Riverside is a nationally-ranked and Internationally recognized AACSB-accredited business school. With over 14,000 alumni all over the world, it is home to the largest undergraduate business program in the University of California system, as well as to the

A. Gary Anderson Graduate School of Management, which features a Masters of Business Administration (MBA), Ph.D., Professional MBA (PMBA), Master of Professional Accountancy (MPAc), Master of Finance (MFin), and Master of Business Analytics (MSBA) programs. The school is positioned as a center of excellence in business education through cutting-edge research on the business challenges of the 21st century. Under the direction of the Assistant Dean and Director of Undergraduate Business Programs, the Professional Academic Advisor provides advice to students on the full range of requirements for the School of Business undergraduate program.

The incumbent will assist students in the development of meaningful education plans; promote student intellectual and personal development; discuss and clarify educational career and life goals as they relate to the student's educational endeavours; help students to acquire relevant information and services; interpret institutional, general education, and major requirements; evaluate and monitor student academic progress, course choice, and class schedule in context of student's academic and career goals.

Engage in the evaluation of student academic progress and success related to learning styles, career goals and academic stressors; partner with campus student support centers regarding topics such as but not limited to career readiness, internships, supplemental instruction, student engagement, and mental and physical wellness, etc. Perform advising duties that are based on theories and knowledge of academic advising principles, teaching, learning and human development, reflect developmental and holistic advising approaches.

The full salary range for the position is $54,200.00 - $93,200.00 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.

Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.

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.

Requirements

Educational Requirements
Degree Requirement
Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.:

Required
Master's Degree preferred:
Preferred

Experience Requirements
Experience Requirement
Minimum of 5 years of related experience.:
Required

License Requirements
License Requirement
Valid Driver's License:
Required

Special Conditions
Special Condition Requirement
Valid Drivers License:
Required
Occasional travel to recruitment events:
Required
Travel:
Required

Minimum Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of advising and counseling techniques, knowledge of multiple majors, colleges, & schools.
• Thorough knowledge of college/school policies, procedures, and requirements.
• Skills in judgment and decision-making, problem solving.
• Abilities in problem identification, reasoning, ability to develop original ideas to solve problems.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Thorough knowledge of department/school college policies, procedures, and requirements.
• Demonstrated computer proficiency using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access) or other equivalent software, the internet, e-mail messaging, and web-based software applications.
• Articulation skills to listen and advise/counsel diverse personalities using sound and mature judgment.
• Skill in accurate record keeping with strict attention to detail. Skill in organizing tasks, documents, and materials with efficiency and accuracy.
• Ability to effectively, professionally, and tactfully interact and communicate, both orally and in writing, with students, faculty, staff and visitors.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to extract, compile, analyze, and present pertinent data effectively.
• Demonstrated experience with online Student Information Systems (Banner).
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a service environment that is subject to frequent interruptions.

Additional Information

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