Graduate Programs Advisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

UC Santa Cruz, Baskin Engineering, seeks a Graduate Advisor for the Silicon Valley Campus to oversee graduate programs and services. You will collaborate with faculty to support academic progress, enrollment, and degree requirements while navigating complex university policies.

The role emphasizes cross‑program coordination and student welfare. Primary duties include advising, admissions leadership, financial aid management, and maintaining BE graduate records and web content.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze budget data and financial information.
• Experience interpreting university policies and procedures.
• Ability to solve problems and make sound decisions.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive graduate advising across multiple programs.
• Lead recruitment and admissions activities for the graduate programs.
• Oversee fellowships and other funding sources for graduate students.
• Maintain graduate student records and website content for BE programs.

Skills

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Budgetary & financial analysis

Policy interpretation

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in related area

Job description

UC Santa Cruz, Baskin Engineering, seeks a Graduate Advisor for the Silicon Valley Campus to oversee graduate programs and services. You will collaborate with faculty to support academic progress, enrollment, and degree requirements while navigating complex university policies.

The role emphasizes cross‑program coordination and student welfare. Primary duties include advising, admissions leadership, financial aid management, and maintaining BE graduate records and web content.