Graduate MS Programs Advisor – Silicon Valley (Hybrid)

University of California - Santa Cruz; Menlo Park (CA); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Santa Cruz is seeking a Graduate Advisor for the Baskin Engineering Silicon Valley Campus in Santa Clara, CA. You will oversee graduate programs, coordinate advising and admissions, and manage budget-related activities for BE programs.

The role requires cross-department collaboration and frequent work with faculty and students across BE. The position emphasizes supporting diverse graduate student populations, maintaining records, and contributing to enrollment planning

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related area or equivalent experience.
• Experience in advising and counseling techniques.
• Ability to analyze budgetary information.
• Ability to research, interpret, and apply complex policies.
• Strong verbal and written communication; ability to work with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide full range of graduate student advising for BE programs and related processes.
• Collaborate across programs for cross-advising and coverage as needed.
• Monitor student progress and identify interventions to support retention.
• Advise on policies and procedures from Department, Graduate Division, and University.
• Analyze data to improve graduate program operations and efficiency.
• Support enrollment management and curriculum planning activities.
• Coordinate recruitment and admissions for graduate programs.
• Assist with financial aid and fellowship administration and budget oversight.
• Maintain graduate student records and support website updates.

Skills

Advising

Budgeting

Policy interpretation

Communication

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Bachelor's degree in related area

Job description

University of California, Santa Cruz is seeking a Graduate Advisor for the Baskin Engineering Silicon Valley Campus in Santa Clara, CA. You will oversee graduate programs, coordinate advising and admissions, and manage budget-related activities for BE programs.

The role requires cross-department collaboration and frequent work with faculty and students across BE. The position emphasizes supporting diverse graduate student populations, maintaining records, and contributing to enrollment planning