Professional Academic Advisor

University of California, Riverside; California; On-site; USD 59,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, Riverside School of Business is seeking a Professional Academic Advisor to guide undergraduates through degree requirements, plan meaningful educational paths, and align coursework with academic and career goals.

You will evaluate progress, collaborate with campus support services, interpret gen ed and major requirements, and provide holistic advising grounded in developmental theory on campus on-site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
• Master's Degree preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of advising and counseling techniques, knowledge of multiple majors, colleges, & schools.
• Ability to multi-task and communicate effectively with students, faculty, staff and visitors.
• Experience with online Student Information Systems (Banner) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice to students on requirements for the School of Business undergraduate program.
• Develop meaningful education plans and align coursework with goals.
• Evaluate student progress, partner with campus support centers, and promote student development.

Skills

Advising and counseling

Microsoft Office

Multi-tasking

Communication (oral & written)

Student support collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in related area

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Banner

Job description

Position Information

The University of California, Riverside School of Business is a nationally ranked and internationally recognized AACSB-accredited business school. With over 14,000 alumni all over the world, it is home to the largest undergraduate business program in the University of California system, as well as to the A. Gary Anderson Graduate School of Management, which features a Master of Business Administration (MBA), Ph.D., Professional MBA (PMBA), Master of Professional Accountancy (MPAc), Master of Finance (MFin), and Master of Business Analytics (MSBA) programs. The school is positioned as a center of excellence in business education through cutting-edge research on the business challenges of the 21st century. Under the direction of the Assistant Dean and Director of Undergraduate Business Programs, the Professional Academic Advisor provides advice to students on the full range of requirements for the School of Business undergraduate program. The incumbent will assist students in the development of meaningful education plans; promote student intellectual and personal development; discuss and clarify educational career and life goals as they relate to the student's educational endeavors; help students to acquire relevant information and services; interpret institutional, general education, and major requirements; evaluate and monitor student academic progress, course choice, and class schedule in the context of the student's academic and career goals. Engage in the evaluation of student academic progress and success related to learning styles, career goals, and academic stressors; partner with campus student support centers regarding topics such as, but not limited to, career readiness, internships, supplemental instruction, student engagement, mental and physical wellness, etc. Perform advising duties that are based on theories and knowledge of academic advising principles, teaching, learning, and human development, reflecting developmental and holistic advising approaches. The salary range for the position is $58,800 - $101,220 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. This position does not follow a hybrid schedule; rather, the incumbent will be required to follow an in-person work modality on campus. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship for an employment Visa for staff. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

The University of California, Riverside School of Business is a nationally ranked and internationally recognized AACSB-accredited business school. With over 14,000 alumni all over the world, it is home to the largest undergraduate business program in the University of California system, as well as to the A. Gary Anderson Graduate School of Management, which features a Master of Business Administration (MBA), Ph.D., Professional MBA (PMBA), Master of Professional Accountancy (MPAc), Master of Finance (MFin), and Master of Business Analytics (MSBA) programs. The school is positioned as a center of excellence in business education through cutting-edge research on the business challenges of the 21st century. Under the direction of the Assistant Dean and Director of Undergraduate Business Programs, the Professional Academic Advisor provides advice to students on the full range of requirements for the School of Business undergraduate program. The incumbent will assist students in the development of meaningful education plans; promote student intellectual and personal development; discuss and clarify educational career and life goals as they relate to the student's educational endeavors; help students to acquire relevant information and services; interpret institutional, general education, and major requirements; evaluate and monitor student academic progress, course choice, and class schedule in the context of the student's academic and career goals. Engage in the evaluation of student academic progress and success related to learning styles, career goals, and academic stressors; partner with campus student support centers regarding topics such as, but not limited to, career readiness, internships, supplemental instruction, student engagement, mental and physical wellness, etc. Perform advising duties that are based on theories and knowledge of academic advising principles, teaching, learning, and human development, reflecting developmental and holistic advising approaches. The salary range for the position is $58,800 - $101,220 annually. We base placement within these ranges on the individual's qualifications as they relate to this position. This position does not follow a hybrid schedule; rather, the incumbent will be required to follow an in-person work modality on campus. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship for an employment Visa for staff. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Requirements

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
• Master's Degree preferred.

Experience Requirements

• 5 of related experience.
• 2 of Higher Ed experience

Minimum Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of department/school college policies, procedures, and requirements.
• Thorough knowledge of advising and counseling techniques, knowledge of multiple majors, colleges, & schools.
• Abilities in problem identification, reasoning, ability to develop original ideas to solve problems.
• Demonstrated computer proficiency using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access) or other equivalent software, the internet, e-mail messaging, and web-based software applications.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Thorough knowledge of college/school policies, procedures, and requirements.
• Ability to effectively, professionally, and tactfully interact and communicate, both orally and in writing, with students, faculty, staff and visitors.
• Articulation skills to listen and advise/counsel diverse personalities using sound and mature judgment.
• Skills in judgment and decision-making, problem solving.
• Skill in accurate record keeping with strict attention to detail. Skill in organizing tasks, documents, and materials with efficiency and accuracy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience with online Student Information Systems (Banner).
• Ability to extract, compile, analyze, and present pertinent data effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a service environment that is subject to frequent interruptions.

Additional Information

In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.

• UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
• UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
• UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
• Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
• Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
• UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.

Department Custom Scope

The University of California, Riverside School of Business is a nationally ranked and internationally recognized AACSB-accredited business school. With over 14,000 alumni all over the world, it is home to the largest undergraduate business program in the University of California system, as well as to the A. Gary Anderson Graduate School of Management, which features a Master of Business Administration (MBA), Ph.D., Professional MBA (PMBA), Master of Professional Accountancy (MPAc), Master of Finance (MFin), and Master of Business Analytics (MSBA) programs. The school is positioned as a center of excellence in business education through cutting-edge research on the business challenges of the 21st century. Under the direction of the Assistant Dean and Director of Undergraduate Business Programs, the Professional Academic Advisor provides advice to students on the full range of requirements for the School of Business undergraduate program. The incumbent will assist students in the development of meaningful education plans; promote student intellectual and personal development; discuss and clarify educational, career, and life goals as they relate to the student's educational endeavors; help students to acquire relevant information and services; interpret institutional, general education, and major requirements; evaluate and monitor student academic progress, course choice, and class schedule in the context of the student's academic and career goals. Engage in the evaluation of student academic progress and success related to learning styles, career goals, and academic stressors; partner with campus student support centers regarding topics such as, but not limited to, career readiness, internships, supplemental instruction, student engagement, mental and physical wellness, etc. Perform advising duties that are based on theories and knowledge of academic advising principles, teaching, learning, and human development, reflecting developmental and holistic advising approaches. The salary range for the position is $58,800 - $101,220 annually. We base placement within these ranges on the individual's qualifications as they relate to this position. This position does not follow a hybrid schedule; rather, the incumbent will be required to follow an in-person work modality on campus. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship for an employment Visa for staff. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

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