Engineering Undergraduate Advisor

University of California, Santa Cruz; California (MO); On-site; USD 69,150 - 79,700; Full time

Job summary

UC Santa Cruz is hiring an Academic Advisor for Baskin Engineering’s BE Undergraduate Advising Office. The role focuses on advising BE undergraduates on majors, policies, and degree progress, while collaborating with BE staff and faculty to ensure student success.

The position emphasizes continuous improvement, including piloting new advising technologies and AI tools to enhance service delivery and student outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related area or equivalent experience/training.
• Substantial advising experience.
• Thorough knowledge of advising and counseling techniques.
• Decision-making and judgment skills.
• Ability to identify problems, apply reasoning and develop original ideas.

Responsibilities

• Advising students on academic progression and Baskin Engineering requirements; support degree planning.
• Assist instructors with student advising issues and coordinate with BE staff advisors and faculty.
• Provide guidance on course possibilities and degree completion strategies; help with scheduling needs.
• Assist with evaluating petitions and exceptions for Baskin Engineering requirements.
• Support data-driven advising improvements and use of AI tools where appropriate.

Skills

Advising experience

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Discretion with confidential info

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Generative AI tools familiarity

Job description

UC Santa Cruz is hiring an Academic Advisor for Baskin Engineering’s BE Undergraduate Advising Office. The role focuses on advising BE undergraduates on majors, policies, and degree progress, while collaborating with BE staff and faculty to ensure student success.

The position emphasizes continuous improvement, including piloting new advising technologies and AI tools to enhance service delivery and student outcomes.