Stdt Acad Advisor 3 (Undergraduate Program Advisor)

Department Description

The Department of Computer Science (CS) is accountable for two undergraduate majors: Computer Science Engineering (CSE) and Computer Science (CS). The majors have separate implementation and review criteria. The CSE major is accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). Within ABET, we are reviewed by both the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) and the Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC). Both of which require a mandatory advising program. The CS major is officially impacted and also requires mandatory advising of all students. The CS major undergoes an Undergraduate Instruction and Program Review (UIPR) in order to maintain the campus’ WASC accreditation. We have two minors; Computer Science and Computational Biology. Computer Science maintains a high level of service load courses taken by other majors being either required or recommended. The total number of students in both majors is approximately 1600 students, not including the minors, and serves a total of over 10,000 students in our classes in a given academic year. CS also provides informal tracks in which students can specialize in different areas within Computer Science.

Job Summary

Under general supervision of the Computer Science Undergraduate Program Manager, independently provide undergraduate student support services to two majors; Computer Science (CS) and Computer Science Engineering (CSE) in the College of Engineering. Provide comprehensive, advanced academic advising on a wide range of often complex issues to undergraduate students. Provide support to the Undergraduate Program Manager for the implementation of the Department’s assessment process in compliance with the colleges mandated accreditation organizations (ABET/UIPR/WASC). Provide consultation on matters of undergraduate education and academic advising to the department, College faculty, faculty governance committees, department staff, and staff and faculty from other colleges and campuses, student affairs units, and the general public. Provide development and implementation of outreach, recruitment, admission, and retention efforts for undergraduate students. Represent the department on undergraduate matters with substantial delegated authority. This position also advises students enrolled in the department’s integrated Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree (BS/MS) five-year program. Work is performed autonomously with direct reporting to the Undergraduate Program Manager with a dotted line relationship to the Director of Advising and Policy in the Engineering Undergraduate Office.

Position Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Lifting Requirements: Lift boxes of student materials weighing up to 25lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The Smoke and Tobacco Free Environment policy is intended to provide a healthier, safer, and more productive work and learning environment for the entire UC community. The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all University owned or leased properties, or facilities operated by UC staff or faculty. Smoking and tobacco use are strictly prohibited in indoor and outdoor spaces, parking lots, residential space, and University vehicles. https://ucdavispolicy.ellucid.com/documents/view/271

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Counseling, STEM, Higher Education or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Experience in holistic advising and counseling approaches and experience with academic policies, procedures and requirements in a higher education setting; recommending solutions to progression and requirement issues; skills to make proper referrals to other campus resources.
• Experience in problem identification, reasoning, analysis to identify trends; skills to find solutions to conflicting situations.
• Experience in making decisions independently, manage details of complex projects and processes aligned with strategic priorities from start to finish with minimal direction, and to adapt to constantly shifting priorities and outcomes.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA):

• Skills in judgment and decision-making, identifying measures of system performance and the actions to improve performance.
• Effective communication skills, both orally and in writing; skills to interact with individuals of varying ages and cultural backgrounds and perspectives.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Education/Experience:

• Master’s degree in counseling or higher ed; or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Experience in curriculum planning processes and best practices; knowledge of undergraduate and graduate courses and degree requirements.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA):

• Organizational and administrative skills to develop and implement new programs and/or material to better meet the undergraduate advising needs of the Department.
• Demonstrated interpersonal, communication, and effective listening skills to interact positively and cooperatively with students, parents, faculty, administrators, staff and the general public om a culturally dynamic University.
• Strong professional, interpersonal skills to work with and gain trust from department and college leadership, faculty, students and other constituents from diverse backgrounds.
• Skill to identify and determine appropriate level of advising or referral services for individual students, providing immediate crisis counseling, and referrals to students in academic, financial or personal difficulty.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

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.

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Job ID: 55723