Undergraduate Academic Advisor, Life & Physical Sciences

University of California, Riverside; California; On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Riverside seeks a Student Academic Advisor 2 to join the CNAS UAAC team. Under the Advising Unit Coordinator, you will advise undergraduates in Life Science and Physical Science majors, monitor degree progress, and refer students to support services to promote academic success.

The role is largely administrative and advisory, with roughly 80% focused on enrolled majors, 15% on advising support, and 5% other duties.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a service environment with interruptions.
• Strong judgment, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of departmental/school/college courses and majors.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including active listening.

Responsibilities

• Advise undergraduate students in Life Science and Physical Science majors.
• Monitor students' progress toward degree completion.
• Inform stakeholders about policies and procedures related to undergraduate student affairs.
• Refer students to appropriate support services as needed.
• Participate in outreach and advising events and maintain program materials.

Skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Communication

Microsoft Office

Problem solving

FERPA knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

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Job description

University of California, Riverside seeks a Student Academic Advisor 2 to join the CNAS UAAC team. Under the Advising Unit Coordinator, you will advise undergraduates in Life Science and Physical Science majors, monitor degree progress, and refer students to support services to promote academic success.

The role is largely administrative and advisory, with roughly 80% focused on enrolled majors, 15% on advising support, and 5% other duties.