Graduate Student and Professional Program Advisor

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UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies serves as a catalyst for positive change by advancing global access, equity, and social and economic mobility through educational enrichment across the lifespan. As a fully self‑supporting division under UC San Diego Academic Affairs, Extended Studies operates year‑round (12 months of active instruction) with a budget of $50 million annually. A team of 260 academic and staff employees and more than 1,200 instructors fulfill the mission of delivering exceptional educational experiences and services that reflect our standing as part of a top‑tier globally renowned public research university.

Extended Studies operates in 200,000 square feet of managed space, including a headquarters building with classrooms, training spaces and key administrative offices adjacent to the UC San Diego campus, as well as off‑campus classroom facilities in nearby University City. The division maintains a robust online learning platform, operating 24/7 with webcasting and video‑conferencing capabilities, while also maintaining a strong web presence with e‑commerce operating 24/7.

There are over 90,000 enrollment transactions annually, supported by a robust network of representatives, agents, and students. Focused on community engagement and enrichment, the division operates two television stations, UCTV and UCSD‑TV, and a variety of public lecture programs, while staying active in federal, state, local, and private research and technical assistance programs and activities.

Extended Studies is also responsible for the management and financial, operational, and programming oversight of UC San Diego Park & Market, a 66,000‑square‑foot, four‑story, multi‑purpose office building located in the East Village neighborhood of downtown San Diego. Park & Market supports and hosts a wide variety of civic, community, corporate, and campus events, meetings, conferences, and programs.

The Graduate Student Program Advisor and Coordinator is a highly‑experienced professional who provides counseling to students on the full range of requirements and opportunities for one or more self‑funded and professionally‑oriented graduate degree programs, administered in the Office of Advanced Professional Education and Development (OAPED) at UCSD Division of Extended Studies. The graduate coordinator provides graduate program advising and student services advising related to the student's admission and during their enrollment in the program, as well as related to their academic progression toward degree completion and any issues related to graduation, student conduct and academic integrity.

Provides resources and assistance for student life matters such as obtaining financial aid, health insurance, enrollment records, tuition fee payments, etc. Communicates and enforces policies of UC San Diego Graduate Division (GEPA) and of the Program. Advises faculty regarding policies, program objectives, and student needs. The coordinator also assists the program's academic leadership with day‑to‑day program operations and management, such as student admission and recruitment activities, student and alumni events, organizing committee meetings, recording minutes, planning and scheduling courses each quarter, administering petitions related to student matters, implementing and submitting documentation for curriculum changes and course format changes, etc.

In collaboration with the program directors and other stakeholders, participates in long‑range strategic planning, student recruitment and the development of strategic student recruitment plans.

• Hybrid (remote/on‑site) with at least 2 days onsite. This position is at Division of Extended Studies' 8980 Villa La Jolla Dr. location.
• A cover letter is optional, but strongly encouraged.

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