STDT SVC ADVISOR 3 (Student Services Advisor)

Job Summary

As a member of the Graduate Group Complex within the Veterinary Medicine Dean’s Office of Research and Graduate Education, and under general supervision, independently manage student services for the Graduate Group in Immunology (GGI) and the Designated Emphasis-Host Microbe Interaction (DE-HMI) including administrative and financial management, academic advising, and program development.

Plan, manage and implement all aspects of the recruitment and admissions process, develop graduate education policies and provide academic advising to the faculty, students and staff. Provide in-depth, wide-range and complex academic advising; communicate and develop policies and procedures that ensure compliance with Graduate Studies rules, regulations, and deadlines; independent analysis, interpretation and administration of numerous and intricate regulations, policies, and operations; oversee retention and various operations for enrolled graduate students; provide proactive advisement, monitor progress from matriculation through degree conferral.

Position Information

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work in an environment where animals are used in research.

Work in a fast-paced environment and heavy workload with frequent interruptions.

Work occasional evenings and weekends.

• 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education/Experience:

Experience to independently initiate necessary actions and coordinate many activities concurrently.

Experience with event planning.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA):

Knowledge within the discipline of advising, retention, and program development, including the academic needs and concerns of students in a higher educational setting.

Analytical skills to interpret policies and procedures pertaining to graduate programs, graduate recruitment, financial aid, block grant administration, and graduate admissions.

Leadership skills to advocate for and guide graduate programs towards their stated mission.

Interpersonal, oral, and written communications skills to effectively interact and communicate with diverse individuals on and off campus at all levels.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Education/Experience:

Experience with the Student Information System (Banner preferred), SLATE, GradHub, and GradTrack$ and knowledge of policy and procedures (university setting preferred) relating to student records.

Experience with course scheduling

Experience with confidential student records and other sensitive materials or information.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA):

Knowledge of University and Department policies, procedures, and regulations as they relate to graduate student education. Knowledge and ability to interpret eligibility guidelines pertaining to scholarships and fellowships.

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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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.

Job ID: 55826