Graduate Program Advisor

at  University of California Santa Barbara

JOB POSTING DETAILS

Payroll Title: Student Services Advisor 2
Job Code: 004574
Job Open Date: 08/20/2024
Application Review Begins: 09/05/2024; open until filled
Department Code (Name): GISP (GLOBAL & INTERNATIONAL STUDIES)
Percentage of Time: 100%
Union Code (Name): 99 (Non-Represented)
Employee Class (Appointment Type): Staff (Career)
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Classified Indicator Description (Personnel Program): PSS
Salary Grade: Grade 18
Pay Rate / Range: Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience; the budget for the position; and the application of fair, equitable, and consistent pay practices at the University. The full hourly range for this position is $25.77 to $43.58/hr. The budgeted hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $25.77 to $27.34/hr.
Work Location: SSMS 2008
Working Days and Hours: M-F; 8am - 5pm
Benefits Eligibility: Full Benefits

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in related area or equivalent experience / training.
• Skills in judgment and decision-making, problem solving.
• Ability to multi-task and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1-3 years of experience working with and/or guiding students as a peer advisor, mentor, coach, tutor, student leader, or counselor.
• Knowledge of advising and counseling techniques.

Under the general supervision of the Business Officer, with additional guidance provided by the Chair of Global Studies and the Faculty Director of the Graduate Program, the Graduate Program Advisor manages all aspects of the current graduate programs, including the Masters Program, the PhD Emphasis Program and a PhD program. Assures that graduate students meet the academic, teaching and research requirements of both the Global Studies Program and the University. Acts as Program liaison to the Graduate Division. Identifies problems, suggests solutions, and develops procedures for graduate affairs. Advises graduate students on all aspects of the graduate program. Administers and tracks annual block grant funds, TA allocations, recruitment funds, gift funds, fellowships and grants. Responsible for the employment (UC Path) for graduate student academic employees. Provides Department and University policy and procedural information to graduate students, faculty, staff, applicants and potential applicants to the graduate program. Coordinates graduate recruitment, admission and orientation. Manages database for all graduate student records. The graduate program advisor is expected to be strongly committed to the program and to the welfare of the students, maintaining a climate of interpersonal support and exercising independent professional judgment and creative problem-solving skills.