Student Academic Advisor 1

Social Ecology Undergraduate Advising is a committed team of professional staff and peer academic advisors dedicated to helping our undergraduate students achieve academic and personal success. We are student-centered, responsive, and solution-focused. We have a strong team dynamic and support each other in achieving our mission of supporting and empowering our students, from orientation, to graduation and beyond.

This is an entry level position where the primary role will intake advising in same-day appointments, email, and chat. In a collaborative team environment, the incumbent performs the full range of professional duties related to academic advising. Duties include: supporting students in developing long and short term academic plans, course scheduling, career planning, goal setting, special needs counseling, and degree checks. Assess student needs, goals, problems, and personal adjustments relating to and or affecting their academic performance. Explains and enforces university policy and regulations. Responsible for conducting orientation and outreach sessions. Design and develop dynamic programs and workshops to address student needs.

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

$22.00 - $30.00 (Hourly Rate) Expected Pay Range within the Full Salary Range $21.02 - $37.31 (Hourly Rate)

1-3 years of relevant experience (Desired)

Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.

Basic knowledge of advising and counseling techniques. Basic knowledge of departmental/school/college courses and majors. Basic knowledge of department/school/college policies, procedures, and requirements. Basic skills in judgment and decision making, problem solving. Ability to multi-task. Basic ability in problem identification, reasoning, ability to develop original idea to solve problem Written and verbal communication skills, including active listening. Basic knowledge working with a diverse student population, and sensitivity to culture, race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation and socio-economic status.

Ability to maintain a broad range of working relationships with diverse faculty, students, staff, managers, and administrators serving as a recognized resource. Ability to represent the School with regard to undergraduate programs, degree requirements, general student programming and be recognized as a resource. Ability to assess students’ developmental needs, identify problems, and provide alternatives. Ability to synthesize information from a wide variety of sources into a coherent whole. General knowledge of ASSIST (statewide undergraduate transfer articulation program) and relevant curricula at other UC campuses. Knowledge of on-line technology linked with the UCI Registrar’s Office (Course Inventory Management, WebAdmin, as well as web-based technology (e.g., ASSIST, OARS) to advise students.

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.