Student Services Advisor 3 – HigherEdJobs

Job ID
33465691

Category
Student Affairs and Advising

Organization
College of Natural & Agricultural Sciences

Department
CNAS Graduate Stdt Affairs Ctr Dept

Location
Main Campus – UCR

Salary
$56,000 – $96,400

Date Posted
May 29, 2024

Application Deadline
Open Until Filled

Schedule
8AM – 5PM

Full/Part Time

Full-time(100%)

Level of Supervision
General Supervision

Other Information
Qualifies for Employee
Referral Bonus: No
UC Internal Job: No

Serves as a member of the CNAS Graduate Student Affairs Center advising team. Assists with the
operation and improvement of the Center. The position has direct responsibility for two or three of the Graduate Programs within the Center
(Applied Statistics; Biochemistry and Molecular Biology; Biophysics; Cell, Molecular, and Developmental Biology; Earth and Planetary
Sciences; Entomology; Environmental Sciences; Environmental Toxicology; Evolution, Ecology, and Organismal Biology; Genetics, Genomics and
Bioinformatics; Microbiology; Neuroscience; Plant Biology; Plant Pathology; Statistics; UCR/SDSU Joint Doctoral Program in Evolutionary
Biology). Carries out curriculum advising; graduate admissions; recruitment and outreach; student enrichment and academic development
activities; matriculation and graduation degree checks; and program reporting and evaluation. Responsible for interpretation and
implementation of appropriate policies, regulations, and procedures. Works closely with Department Chair or Program Director and Graduate
Advisor to develop short-term and long-term goals to meet the advising needs of the growing number of graduate students. Identifies emerging
student affairs and programmatic issues and makes recommendations for positive outcomes. The major functional areas of responsibility
include: 1) Advising and administration of continuing graduate students; 2) Admissions; 3) Recruitment and outreach; 4) Financial support;
and 5) Program development and management. Must be able to maintain confidentiality and fairness in administering standards and procedures
for the various programs. Advises faculty, staff and students regarding policies and procedures in all aspects of graduate student affairs.
Works closely with multiple business offices.

The full salary range for the Student Services Advisor 3 is $54,200 – $93,200 annually.
However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $67,000 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.

Educational Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in
related area and/or equivalent experience/training.Required
Masters Degree in related areaPreferred

Experience
Requirements
4 – 7 years of related experience. Required

Special Conditions
Occasional travel for
university related business meetings, conferences and/or professional development.Required
Travel Outside of Normal Business
HoursRequired

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.

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.

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

General Information

Job Title
STDT SVC ADVISOR
3

Job Code
004575

Grade
19

Department Head
Kathy Redd

Supervisor
Nikita McWells

Generic Scope

Experienced professional who knows how to apply
theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field; independently performs the full range of
responsibilities within the function; possesses broad job knowledge; analyzes problems/issues of diverse scope and determines
solutions.
Custom Scope

Using skills as a seasoned, experienced student services professional, provides the full
range of student services within an organization such as an academic department, school, or college. Independently advises students and
resolves student services-related issues on the full range of academic issues inherent within the organization. Advises faculty and
management on a variety of student issues. Works with the department’s/school’s/college’s management to recommend changes to policies,
practices, and procedures. Guidance on issues requiring in-depth knowledge of specialized programs is provided by offices specializing in
those fields, e.g., the financial aid office, graduate division, or student learning center, OR by the chair/dean and faculty of the
department/school/college. May administer funds for student programs.
Department Custom Scope

Serves as a member
of the CNAS Graduate Student Affairs Center advising team. Assists with the operation and improvement of the Center. The position has direct
responsibility for two or three of the Graduate Programs within the Center (Applied Statistics; Biochemistry and Molecular Biology;
Biophysics; Cell, Molecular, and Developmental Biology; Earth and Planetary Sciences; Entomology; Environmental Sciences; Environmental
Toxicology; Evolution, Ecology, and Organismal Biology; Genetics, Genomics and Bioinformatics; Microbiology; Neuroscience; Plant Biology;
Plant Pathology; Statistics; UCR/SDSU Joint Doctoral Program in Evolutionary Biology). Carries out curriculum advising; graduate admissions;
recruitment and outreach; student enrichment and academic development activities; matriculation and graduation degree checks; and program
reporting and evaluation. Responsible for interpretation and implementation of appropriate policies, regulations, and procedures. Works
closely with Department Chair or Program Director and Graduate Advisor to develop short-term and long-term goals to meet the advising needs
of the growing number of graduate students. Identifies emerging student affairs and programmatic issues and makes recommendations for
positive outcomes. The major functional areas of responsibility include: 1) Advising and administration of continuing graduate students; 2)
Admissions; 3) Recruitment and outreach; 4) Financial support; and 5) Program development and management. Must be able to maintain
confidentiality and fairness in administering standards and procedures for the various programs. Advises faculty, staff and students
regarding policies and procedures in all aspects of graduate student affairs. Works closely with multiple business
offices.

Academic Advising: Advises faculty on departmental/school/college and university
policies and procedures; reviews students’ progress and advises students and faculty on requirements for degree/program completion;
identifies students with progression problems and recommends interventions; devises curriculum planning in collaboration with chair/ dean
and faculty, and with other departments. 15%
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. 15%

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. 15%
Applying professional student services concepts,
provides the full range of student services to student population served by the organization. 5%
May supervise staff. 5%
Student
Conduct: Responsible for interpreting organization policies and advising students and faculty on student conduct, student grievances,
disputes, and issues regarding discrimination. 5%
Student Orientation: Oversees and may conduct orientations of new students. 5%

Events: Plans and implements complex, high-visibility student events, such as commencements. 5%
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. 5%

Organizes job fairs. 5%
Develops and enhances an alumni recruitment network. 5%
Identifies and cultivates potential employers.
5%
Plans, designs, and provides workshops for students, such as information about the organization, or academic strategies and
enrichment programs. 5%
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%

Items Used
Standard Office Equipment

Physical
Requirements
Bend: Occasionally

Sit: Frequently

Squat: Occasionally

Stand: Occasionally

Crawl:
N/A

Walk: Occasionally

Climb: Occasionally

Mental Requirements
Read/Comprehend: Frequently

Write: Frequently

Perform Calculations: Frequently

Communicate Orally: Frequently

Reason & Analyze: Frequently

Environmental Requirements
Is exposed to excessive noise: No

Is
around moving machinery: No

Is exposed to marked changes in temperature and/or humidity: No

Drives motorized equipment: No

Works in confined quarters: No

Dust: No

Fumes: No

Critical Position
Yes