Academic Advisor

June 24, 2023
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Job Description

Job Number: 30101799

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Schedule: 8AM –
5PM

Salary: $61,800 – $110,000

Position Information

The Academic Advisor 4 will
provide a high level of advising on the varied programs in the International Education Program at University Extension. The incumbent will
work with students from around the world in navigating the academic policies and procedures of both Extension programs, as well as UCR
campus regulations. The incumbent will assist students, as needed, in acclimate to the United States, and will assist with helping students
find the resources and/or services they need. Incumbent will serve as point of contact for student emergencies.

The budgeted salary
scale for this position is $61,800 to $85,900 with placement within it being based on the individual’s qualifications as they relate to this
position.

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 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.

Education

Education Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
    Required

Experience

  • 6 – 10 years of related experience.
    Required
  • speaks a language other than English Preferred
  • experience with assisting students
    with crisis management Preferred
  • 3-5 years of experience working with international students
    Required

Minimum Requirements

  1. Ability to multi-task.
  2. Advanced knowledge of
    advising and counseling techniques. Knowledge of multiple majors, colleges, and schools.
  3. Abilities in problem identification,
    reasoning, and ability to develop original ideas to solve problems.
  4. Thorough knowledge of department/college/school precedents and
    application of policy.
  5. Thorough knowledge of college/school policies, procedures, and requirements.
  6. Skills in judgment and
    decision-making, problem solving, project management.
  7. Ability to work independently

Preferred
Qualifications

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

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