Graduate Programs & Student Services Advisor

UC Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement plans

Job summary

UC Irvine is seeking a Graduate Studies & Support Office professional to provide advisement, program administration, and student services for graduate education programs. You will collaborate with faculty and campus partners to support recruitment, admissions, academic progress, funding, and professional development.

The role emphasizes policy interpretation, data reporting, and payroll/UCPath related administration to support graduate students and postdocs.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of advising and counseling techniques applicable to graduate student populations.
• Knowledge of graduate student funding models, fellowships, traineeships, and academic student employee appointments.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal and multicultural competencies.
• Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve problems using established policies and procedures; skills in judgment, decision-making and problem solving.
• Ability to analyze data and prepare reports supporting student services and program administration.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies, regulations, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Ability to provide information and support regarding policies, procedures, and administrative processes.
• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
• 3-5 years progressively responsible experience in graduate affairs, student services academic administration or higher education administration

Responsibilities

• Provide professional student services and administrative support for graduate education programs.
• Collaborate with faculty, Graduate Program Directors, and campus partners to assist with student and programmatic issues and support implementation of services, processes, and operational practices.
• Assist with graduate student employment administration and UCPath and/or payroll processing and provide information regarding related policies and procedures.
• Oversee, guidance, advisement, and administrative support for graduate education programs.
• Support recruitment, admissions, academic progress, student funding, employment administration, professional development, and student success.

Skills

Advising techniques

Funding knowledge

Communication skills

Policy interpretation

Data analysis

Problem solving

Multicultural competencies

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

3-5 years appropriate experience

Tools

UCPath

Job description

UC Irvine is seeking a Graduate Studies & Support Office professional to provide advisement, program administration, and student services for graduate education programs. You will collaborate with faculty and campus partners to support recruitment, admissions, academic progress, funding, and professional development.

The role emphasizes policy interpretation, data reporting, and payroll/UCPath related administration to support graduate students and postdocs.