Psychology Undergraduate Advisor

Location: Santa Cruz
Job ID: 48168

JOB POSTING

NOTIFICATIONS

UC Vaccination Policy: With limited exceptions, COVID-19 vaccinations are required for Covered Individuals under the Policy. Covered Individuals include all employees, students, or trainees who physically access a University facility or program in connection with their employment, appointment, or education/training.

Covered Individuals do NOT include employees who work 100% remotely with NO expectation that they will physically access any University location or program at ANY time. If 100% remote work ends, the employee is subject to policy.

INITIAL REVIEW DATE (IRD)

UC Santa Cruz staff jobs are posted until filled. Application materials submitted by 11:59 pm on the IRD will be routed to the hiring unit for consideration. NOTE: Materials submitted after the IRD will be forwarded only at the request of the hiring unit. Submit your materials before the IRD to ensure consideration by the hiring unit.

The IRD for this job is: 02-13-2023



ABOUT UC SANTA CRUZ

UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the experience of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university. It's known as an unconventional place where innovation and experimentation is part of the campus's DNA. That playful, bold spirit still thrives today, all on a campus renowned as among the most beautiful in the world.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

The Psychology Department currently has 30 academic FTE, an administrative staff of nine, and makes several temporary academic staff appointments each year. The Psychology Department has over 2200 undergraduate students declared and proposed in the Cognitive Science and Psychology majors and 69 Psychology PhD graduate students. The Psychology Department Faculty and Staff are all currently housed in Social Sciences 2. The undergraduate advising team consists of the two full-time Undergraduate Advisors, Undergraduate Program Coordinator and the Field Study Program Director.

The Psychology department staff promote a strong spirit of teamwork and embrace UCSC's Principles of Community in meeting the needs of a diverse range of constituents.

More information can be found here: https://psychology.ucsc.edu

JOB SUMMARY

Applies professional concepts to independently provide prescriptive advice on academic policies and procedures for the Psychology Department, including Cognitive Science and Psychology major requirements, and all aspects of course requirements for degree completion. Under the general direction of the Administrative Manager, the Undergraduate Advising Team has full programmatic responsibility for the administration of the Psychology Undergraduate Advising Program.

APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

Budgeted Salary: $26.87 - $30.84 / Hourly. Salary commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience.
Under California law, the University of California, Santa Cruz is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary above the posted range. The salary shown above is the budgeted range the University reasonably expects to pay.

No. of Positions: 1

Benefits Level Eligibility: Full benefits

Schedule Information:

• Full-time, Fixed
• Percentage of Time: 100%, 40 Hours per Week
• Days of the Week: Mon-Fri
• Shift Includes: Day

Employee Classification: This is a Career appointment

Job End Date: None

Work Location: UC Santa Cruz Main Campus

Union Representation: Non-Represented

Job Code Classification: 004544 (STDT ACAD ADVISOR 2)

Travel: Never or Rarely

JOB DUTIES

30% -

• Applies professional concepts to independently provide prescriptive advice and assistance to students on academic and degree progress and major requirements for the department.

25% -

• Monitors and evaluates students' completion of academic requirements.

10% -

• Recruit, train and supervise student peer advisors. Interview, hire, train and supervise student workers.

5% -

• Identifies student needs for programs and services and refers students to non-academic resources as appropriate.

5% -

• Applies articulated courses to program / degree requirements and certifies degree completion.

5% -

• Advises on moderately complex issues such as multiple degrees, or withdrawal from the University.

5% -

• Advises department on scheduling needs for student course progression and requirements completion.

5% -

• Communicates and exchanges information with other units of the organization and makes referrals to help students with their academic program (e.g., health service, disabled students program, Colleges / Schools, transfer center, academic departments).

5% -

• Provides information to students on programs with special, clearly articulated eligibility requirements such as honors programs, awards, fellowships, scholarships and advanced level courses.

5% -

• Advocate student interests; recommend academic policies and procedures both to CUA/Committee on Undergraduate Affairs, Department Chair and Division.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
• Basic knowledge of advising and counseling techniques.
• Skills in judgment and decision-making, problem solving.
• Abilities in problem identification, reasoning, ability to develop original idea to solve problems.
• Strong verbal communication skills, including active listening.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Proven communication and interpersonal skills, with faculty and students, with individuals and large
• groups from diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment and discretion with confidential matters.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced degree in Psychology or related discipline or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of departmental courses and majors.
• Knowledge of university policies, procedures and requirements.
• Familiarity with campus programs, administrative units and range of student services.
• Experience in web page construction and maintenance.
• General knowledge of the UCSC campus.
• Experience recruiting, interviewing, selecting and supervising student employees.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment criminal history background check.
• Ability to work long periods of time at a computer with or without accommodation.
• The University of California has implemented a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy covering all employees. To be compliant with the policy, covered employees must submit proof of vaccination or have an approved exception or deferral, eight (8) weeks from date of hire.
• Per the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA), this position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter. The selected candidate will be required to report known or suspected child abuse or neglect as defined by CANRA and will be required to sign a Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse prior to commencing employment. CANRA Penal Codes, and related definitions, requirements, and responsibilities may be obtained here.

SAFETY STATEMENT

All UCSC employees must understand and follow job safety procedures, attend required health and safety training, proactively promote safety at work, and promptly report actual and potential accidents and injuries.

HOW TO APPLY

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EEO/AA

The University of California is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees.



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To ensure review of application materials by the hiring unit, they must be submitted on or before the initial review date (IRD) via the Staff Employment Opportunities web site; https://jobs.ucsc.edu. A computer is available at the UC Santa Cruz Staff Human Resources Office located at Scotts Valley Center. The Scotts Valley Center is located at 100 Enterprise Way, Suite E100, Scotts Valley, CA 95066. To learn more or to request disability accommodations, call 831-459-2009. Hearing impaired are encouraged to use the California Relay Service at 800-735-2922. UC Santa Cruz is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees.







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