Student Success Advisor (Academic)

University of California - Merced; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, Merced seeks an Academic Advisor in the School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts (SSHA) to provide academic guidance for prospective and current students within economics, management and business economics programs.

Under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Student Services, you will work with faculty to develop advising programs, interpret policies, and support students with complex academic needs.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of advising and counseling techniques.
• Knowledge of department/school/college policies, procedures, and requirements.
• Skills in judgment and decision-making, problem solving.
• Abilities in problem identification, reasoning, ability to develop original ideas to solve problems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including active listening.
• Ability to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Applies professional concepts in providing advice and assistance to students on academic and degree progress, including requirements for the major/School/University.
• Advises on issues varying in complexity such as multiple degrees, reinstatements or withdrawals from the University.
• Identifies students with GPA or progress problems, advises students, and recommends appropriate courses of action by the major or School.
• Determines barriers affecting a student's academic success and makes appropriate referrals for counseling and other non-academic support.

Skills

Advising techniques

Written and verbal communication

Multi-task

Judgment & problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree (preferred)

Job description

The University of California, Merced seeks an Academic Advisor in the School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts (SSHA) to provide academic guidance for prospective and current students within economics, management and business economics programs.

Under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Student Services, you will work with faculty to develop advising programs, interpret policies, and support students with complex academic needs.