Professional Academic Advisor

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

Job summary

The University of California, Riverside School of Business seeks a Professional Academic Advisor to guide undergraduate students through degree requirements, career planning, and course selection. You will collaborate with campus resources to support student success and well being, and monitor progress toward educational goals in a holistic advising framework.

The role requires in-person, on‑campus work and compliance with university policies.

Qualifications

• Assist students in development of education plans and clarify goals.
• Evaluate and monitor academic progress and course choices.
• Engage with campus support centers on career readiness, internships, wellness, etc.
• Apply advising theories and holistic approaches to student development.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in development of meaningful education plans and discuss educational career goals.
• Promote student intellectual and personal development and clarify goals related to academics.
• Interpret general education and major requirements and monitor progress toward degree.
• Collaborate with campus centers on resources for career readiness, internships, wellness, and engagement.
• Apply theoretical and developmental advising principles in daily duties.

Job description

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.