STDT ADVISOR SUPV 2 (Assistant Director of Advising & Policy)

Job Summary

Under direction of the Director of Advising and Policy (DAP), the Assistant Director of Advising and Policy is charged with the following:

overseeing academic advising in the Engineering Undergraduate Office (EUO) and coordinating advising services for the College of Engineering (COE) in collaboration with the department-based (program) academic advisors.

assisting the DAP with researching, recommending, implementing, and assessing advising best practices for the college;

coordinating retention activities with the Director of Undergraduate Retention Programs;

In the absence of the DAP, the Assistant Director assumes responsibility and authority for the effective delivery of EUO services, as delegated by the DAP or by the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies.

RECRUITMENT PERIOD ONE MONTH: Applicants will be screened after two weeks; and then on a weekly basis. PRIORITY WILL BE GIVEN FOR APPLICATIONS RECEIVED BY 3/16/2023. The position can be filled prior to the removal date.

POSITION INFORMATION

Salary Range

$4,941.67- $9,375.00/Month

No. of Positions

1

Appointment Type

Career

Percentage of Time

100%

Shift Hours

Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

Location

Davis, CA

Union Representation

No

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Apply By Date

3/29/2023


PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Sitting at a desk with a computer for several hours at a time.

Stopping to reach and retrieve physical files from file shelves at floor level or above.

Maneuvering/lifting materials weighing up to 25 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Occasionally working outside the standard Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm schedule, including evenings and weekends, and varied lunch hours to meet operational needs.

Required to work at the College of Engineering commencement, as may be needed, and at the campus orientation event.

Working in an area with constant interruption and noise from office machines, telephones and conversations.

Traveling to locations off-campus and occasionally staying overnight.

Limited vacation during orientation, commencement, and other major student events.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

Possessing a valid California driver's license; providing own transportation for frequent work-related travel.

Master's degree in STEM field, academic advising, counseling, higher education leadership, student services, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, including a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Excellent supervisory skills as evidenced through experience with training, direct supervision and evaluation of staff.

A minimum of 3 years of experience as an academic advisor in an accredited higher-education setting, including experience with general curricular elements and structures (e.g., courses, units, prerequisites, majors and minors).

Management, leadership and negotiation skills to motivate effective team interaction and collaboration and to model good professional behavior and communication skills among individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Knowledge of the academic environment and pressures encountered by students at a major research university, including students from under-represented groups and from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, and international students.

Skill to identify and implement solutions for advising needs to the maximum extent possible within given staffing, space and budgetary limitations. Interpersonal skills to interact and communicate effectively and professionally with administration, staff, visitors, and volunteers, using diplomacy, and good judgment during all interactions in the performance of wide variety of programs and support functions in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Preferred:

A minimum of 5 years of experience as an academic advisor in an accredited higher-education setting, including experience with general curricular elements and structures (e.g., courses, units, prerequisites, majors and minors).

Experience using decision-making skills to extract from complex situations those elements of greatest relevance and present that information succinctly and recognizing problems requiring specialized professional attention to make well-chosen referrals.

Demonstrated experience using analytical and problem solving skills to identify and document patterns of student academic needs and to develop strategies and programs to successfully meet those needs.

Experience using counseling and guidance techniques to provide comprehensive advising or counseling services, and to provide guidance to students and parents in distress.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

The University of California has implemented a SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination Policy (ucop.edu) covering all employees. To be compliant with the policy, employees must submit proof of vaccination or a University-approved exception or deferral.

Background Check

This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks.

No Smoking

UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At UC Davis, we're solving life's most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don't just maintain - we improve.

We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds and you belong here.

As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education, and our latest efforts to outgrow the expected.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

Salary Range

$4,941.67- $9,375.00/Month

No. of Positions

1

Appointment Type

Career

Percentage of Time

100%

Shift Hours

Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

Location

Davis, CA

Union Representation

No

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Apply By Date

3/29/2023


To apply, visit https://careerspub.universityofcalifornia.edu/psp/ucdavis/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=7&JobOpeningId=50111&PostingSeq=1

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.





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