Student Services & Advising Assistant – Math Dept

University of California San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego's Mathematics Department is hiring an Instructional Support & Advising Assistant to triage academic advising inquiries and guide undergraduate students. You will refer to UCSD policies and campus resources while supporting the department's petition review system and general administrative tasks.

The role emphasizes excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to multitask under deadlines, and maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Experience working with a diverse student population.
• Ability to quickly learn UCSD policies, procedures and services.
• Familiarity with campus referral resources (Registrar, SFS, CAPS, OSD).
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills; tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Triage academic advising inquiries and provide referrals to students and constituents.
• Oversee the undergraduate transfer course petition online review system and processing.
• Provide general office management and administrative support in a highly computerized team environment.
• May provide basic backup A/V assistance for department equipment.
• Maintain confidentiality and adapt to shifting priorities and deadlines.

Skills

Diversity experience

Student advising

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Policy knowledge

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

UC San Diego's Mathematics Department is hiring an Instructional Support & Advising Assistant to triage academic advising inquiries and guide undergraduate students. You will refer to UCSD policies and campus resources while supporting the department's petition review system and general administrative tasks.

The role emphasizes excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to multitask under deadlines, and maintaining confidentiality.