STDT SVC ADVISOR 3 (Academic Advisor, Third- & Fourth-Year)

Department Description

Department Purpose

The University Honors Program (UHP) is a by-invitation, four-year, campuswide program for high achieving and high potential students. UHP participants include 700+ undergraduates and 60 faculty annually. The Third- and Fourth- Year Academic Advisor serves as one of two staff providing academic advising and mentoring for UHP students. The Third- and Fourth- Year Advisor focuses on upper division students: Third- and Fourth-year undergraduates. As needed, the position develops and implements transfer recruitment and orientation; honors contract and Signature coursework; internship, career, and graduate exploration; academic advising; alumni engagement; and programs and events which foster perspective taking, program completion, and long-term planning, specifically supporting Third- and Fourth-year cohort members. Works in coordination with the First- and Second-Year Advisor to build community across all years in UHP and to provide seamless transition between lower division and upper division parts of the UHP curriculum.

Job Summary

Under general direction from the Director of the University Honors Program (UHP), and in collaboration with the First- and Second-Year Academic Advisor, the incumbent works with program leadership and campus partners to: provide academic advising; facilitate experiential learning (such as independent study courses, internships, service learning, etc.); offer career and graduate school coaching; promote and sustain alumni engagement; and develop programs to foster perspective taking, program completion, and long-term planning amongst Third- and Fourth-year UHP students. The Third- & Fourth-Year Academic Advisor aligns upper division program efforts to foster an inclusive culture and climate, a central core value of UHP. This includes organizing and coordinating Third- and Fourth-year curriculum with specialized components: a Research Preparation Workshop Series run every quarter for Third-Year students, supervision of the Undergraduate Research Ambassadors who serve as peer leads in the workshops, Orientations each fall for Third- and Fourth-Year student cohorts, Group Advising each spring for incoming third- and fourth-Year student cohorts, and other UHP curriculum specific programs. Collaborates with the colleges and other campus resources such as the Undergraduate Research Center, the Internship & Career Center, and the Office of Educational Opportunity & Enrichment Services, to expand experiential learning opportunities and coordinate Signature Work opportunities. Provides program advising that is supplemental to a students’ primary college or major advisor (e.g., course selection, major or minor requirement), where the focus is student development and success. Expands and cultivates a robust and engaged UHP community beyond graduation. The Third- and Fourth-Year Advisor works in coordination with the First- and Second-Year Academic Advisor to build community across all years in UHP, and to provide seamless transition between lower division and upper division components of the UHP curriculum.

Position Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

* Sit at desk/computer for extended periods of time reading fine print online and hard copy

* Bend, stoop, reach, lift and shift boxes, equipment, supplies, maneuver conference room furniture and files weighing up to 30lbs

* Travel to various campus office locations throughout the year

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• 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.

https://ucdavispolicy.ellucid.com/documents/view/271

* Work flexible schedule and occasional overtime during evenings, weekends and holidays to meet operational needs. Restricted vacation during peak workload periods.

* Work in an open workspace environment with multiple deadlines, frequent interruptions, background distractions, traffic and noise from competing activities.

* Employee is personally responsible for following health and safety guidelines/instructions.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Academic Advising, Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs/Services, Student Development, Counseling, or an equivalent discipline (e.g. human development, cultural/ethnic studies, psychology, or sociology) or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience developing, organizing, and implementing educational programs, workshops or seminars to enhance student development and retentions of underrepresented students.
• Experience maintaining confidentiality of student records and apply federal and state FERPA and Information Privacy Act regulations.
• Advance knowledge of and experience in counseling and guidance techniques; skills to advise students and to help them resolve academic, social and emotional problems and to make appropriate and sensitive referrals. Understanding of academic needs and concerns of students from diverse ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds in higher educational setting.
• Oral and written communication skills to effectively interpret and advise students, faculty, staff, and the public on policies, procedures, and requirements established by the University and various campus administrative offices, and honors program.
• Flexibility to contribute as part of a team and to expand position responsibilities in the face of changing priorities in a complex and diverse environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

* Demonstrated experience and application in student development theory and critical theory related to social issues encountered by diverse college students. Skills to research constructs and emerging trends, nationally, in academic advising, academic and career program development, and implementation and evaluation.

* Organizational skills and experience with project management to identify priorities while under pressure to meet strict deadlines, with numerous parties, and in a fast-paced environment. Excellent planning and execution skills to implement programs for large populations.

* Interpersonal skills to listen without judgment, interact positively and cooperatively with students, faculty, administrators, staff and the general public, including those from diverse backgrounds.

* Exceptional computer skills to manage various computer software and database systems (e.g., Word, Excel, Adobe, OASIS, MyDegree, Canvas, etc.).

* Skills to teach and explain tasks clearly and concisely, give clear instructions and evaluate work done by someone else.

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: 55333