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Degree Completion Academic Advisor (Remote/Hybrid)
| Job Number | Full/Part Time | Schedule | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27274706 | Full Time | 8AM - 5PM | $49,800 - $75,600 |
Position Information
Degree Completion Advisors at UCR University Extension provide academic advising, holistic services, and prescriptive guidance on academic policies and procedures for students participating in the University of California Degree Completion Program. This new, state-funded initiative aims to support working professionals, unemployed, and underemployed adults and serves two populations: UC students with incomplete degrees, who left between 2008-2020, and California residents with some college and no degree attainment.
UCR University Extension is the learner-centered continuing education division of the University of California, Riverside and offers a wide range of programs designed to meet the needs of local, regional and global students and employers
This is a 2-year, grant-funded, annually renewed contract position with full benefits. This recruitment is for multiple hires.
University Extension is a primarily remote working organization with staff who commute to work locations as needed.
**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 eight weeks after their first date of employment. **
UCR University Extension is the learner-centered continuing education division of the University of California, Riverside and offers a wide range of programs designed to meet the needs of local, regional and global students and employers
This is a 2-year, grant-funded, annually renewed contract position with full benefits. This recruitment is for multiple hires.
University Extension is a primarily remote working organization with staff who commute to work locations as needed.
**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 eight weeks after their first date of employment. **
Education
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
| Master's degree in counseling, higher education leadership, student services, or related field. | Preferred |
Experience
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| 2 - 4 years of related experience. | Required |
| Academic advising experience in a higher education setting. | Preferred |
Minimum Requirements
Basic knowledge of advising and counseling techniques.
Skills in judgment, decision-making, and problem solving.
Knowledge of department/school/college policies, procedures, and requirements.
Abilities in problem identification, reasoning, ability to develop original idea to solve problems.
Knowledge of departmental/school/college courses and majors.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including active listening.
Ability to multi-task.
Ability to use interpersonal, communication, problem solving and listening skills to document patterns of student academic needs; to successfully meet needs; and to interact and provide guidance to students and parents from all backgrounds.
Ability to discuss and engage in practices directly related to equity, inclusion, identity development, diversity, and cultural competency and humility.
Ability to participate and contribute in a shared leadership model where collaboration, teamwork, and cooperation are emphasized in order to provide high quality student services.
Ability to make decisions and consult with supervisors as necessary, manage details of complex projects and processes, and to adapt to constantly shifting priorities and outcomes.
Skill 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; ability to make proper referrals to other campus resources.
Ability to effectively facilitate workshops and present in public forums.
Skills in judgment, decision-making, and problem solving.
Knowledge of department/school/college policies, procedures, and requirements.
Abilities in problem identification, reasoning, ability to develop original idea to solve problems.
Knowledge of departmental/school/college courses and majors.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including active listening.
Ability to multi-task.
Ability to use interpersonal, communication, problem solving and listening skills to document patterns of student academic needs; to successfully meet needs; and to interact and provide guidance to students and parents from all backgrounds.
Ability to discuss and engage in practices directly related to equity, inclusion, identity development, diversity, and cultural competency and humility.
Ability to participate and contribute in a shared leadership model where collaboration, teamwork, and cooperation are emphasized in order to provide high quality student services.
Ability to make decisions and consult with supervisors as necessary, manage details of complex projects and processes, and to adapt to constantly shifting priorities and outcomes.
Skill 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; ability to make proper referrals to other campus resources.
Ability to effectively facilitate workshops and present in public forums.
Preferred Qualifications
Bilingual Spanish/English
Knowledge of Salesforce and/or Banner and/or DestinyOne
Knowledge of College and University regulations, procedures and academic requirements to provide advice on existing policies and/or regulations. Ability to recommend suggestions for process improvements.
Knowledge of Salesforce and/or Banner and/or DestinyOne
Knowledge of College and University regulations, procedures and academic requirements to provide advice on existing policies and/or regulations. Ability to recommend suggestions for process improvements.
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.
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
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