Graduate Student Success Advisor

Job ID:
Location: Main Campus - UCR
Schedule: 8AM - 5PM
Category: Student Affairs and Advising
Salary: $56,000 - $96,400
Full/Part Time: Full-time(100%)
Organization: School of Business
Department: School of Business Admin Ops
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Position Information:
Under the general supervision of the Director of Graduate Student Success, the Graduate Student Success Advisor will advise students in the development of meaningful education and career plans; promote students' intellectual and personal growth; discuss and clarify educational goals that align with career outcomes; help students acquire relevant information and university services; interpret institutional, general education, and program requirements; evaluate and monitor student academic and career progress course choice, and class schedule in the context of student life and career goals. The Graduate Student Success Advisor will evaluate student learning progress, career goals, and academic stressors and identify how course selection interacts with internship and employment plans. The incumbent will analyze student information system data to better understand particular student populations' educational and career challenges. Assist in connecting students with career and networking opportunities. The incumbent will perform a holistic career and academic advising approach that guides the student in navigating professional academic training with career achievements at graduation.

This position does not offer remote modality, the expectation for this position is on-campus presence.

The full salary range for the Director of Graduate Student Success is $54,200 to $93,200 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.

Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of 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.
Required

Advanced degree in Counseling, Student Development, Education, or other related area.
Preferred

Experience Requirements

4 - 7 years of related experience.
Required

Minimum of 2 years of experience advising graduate or professional school students.
Preferred

Thorough knowledge of college/school policies, procedures, and requirements.
Preferred

Minimum Requirements

Working knowledge of advising and counseling techniques.

Skills in judgment and decision-making, problem solving, identifying measures of system performance and the actions to improve performance.

Ability in problem identification and reasoning; ability to develop original ideas to solve problems.

Knowledge of complex U.S. visa and immigration procedures, compliance issues, and employment eligibility/authorization for international students and scholars.

Interpersonal skills.

Multicultural competencies; ability to work with diverse populations.

Solid verbal and written communication skills.

Ability in problem identification and reasoning.

Ability to multi-task.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of University-specific computer application programs and knowledge of University and departmental principles and procedures involved in risk assessment and evaluating risks as to likelihood and consequences.

Skills in service orientation, organization, active listening, and critical thinking.


Additional Information:
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.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview

Job Description Details:
General Information

Job Title
004575

Grade
Yunzeng Wang

Supervisor

Department Custom Scope
Under the general supervision of the Director of Graduate Student Success, the Graduate Student Success Advisor will advise students in the development of meaningful education and career plans; promote students' intellectual and personal growth; discuss and clarify educational goals that align with career outcomes; help students acquire relevant information and university services; interpret institutional, general education, and program requirements; evaluate and monitor student academic and career progress course choice, and class schedule in the context of student life and career goals. The Graduate Student Success Advisor will evaluate student learning progress, career goals, and academic stressors and identify how course selection interacts with internship and employment plans. The incumbent will analyze student information system data to better understand particular student populations' educational and career challenges. Assist in connecting students with career and networking opportunities. The incumbent will perform a holistic career and academic advising approach that guides the student in navigating professional academic training with career achievements at graduation.

This position is does not offer remote modality, the expectation for this position is on-campus presence.

Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.

The full salary range for this position is $54,200 to $93,200. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is ten weeks after their first date of employment.

Key Responsibilities:

Applying professional student services concepts, provides the full range of student services to student population served by the organization.

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  Collaborating with admissions and other campus partners to provide on boarding support that ensures a holistic student support.

35%

Identifies and cultivates potential employers.

10%

Financial Aid: Oversees the administration, evaluation, and awarding of student fellowships, grants, scholarships, and other awards; advises students on financial aid options of the organization and extra-mural fellowship opportunities; oversees processes for equitable assignment of Graduate Student Instructors (GSIs)and coordinates GSI assignments each term.

10%

Student Conduct: Responsible for interpreting organization policies and advising students and faculty on student conduct, student grievances, disputes, and issues regarding discrimination.

10%

Student Orientation: Oversees and may conduct orientations of new students.

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  Events: Plans and implements complex, high-visibility student events, such as commencements.

10%

Provides advice and assistance to students and scholars regarding complex U.S. visa and immigration procedures, compliance issues, and employment eligibility/authorization. Coordinates and implements programs and workshops to support and retain international students/scholars. Makes referrals to off campus and community resources.

5%

Additional duties pertains to student academic and professional success

5%

May supervise staff.

0%

Recruitment and Admissions: Plans and implements outreach programs with specifically targeted institutions; advises prospective applicants on necessary academic preparation; appropriateness of program as it pertains to the prospective applicant's goals; utilizing in-depth knowledge of the organization's admissions criteria, helps rank applicants for admissions; evaluates domestic and international transcripts for degree eligibility; initiates and arranges student recruitment visits.

0%

Events: Plans and implements complex, high-visibility student events, such as commencements.

0%

Career Counseling: Advises department/college/school students on the job market process, and the standards and norms specific to the student's field of study; advises on summer internship programs; develops and maintains network of departments and regional firms interested in hiring summer students.

0%

Organizes job fairs.

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