Academic Advisor, Undergraduate Programs

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It's located in one of the world's safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County's second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

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The Undergraduate Programs Office at The Paul Merage School of Business oversees the Business Administration major, a jointly offered Business in Information Management major and three minors in Accounting, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and Management. The mission of the Merage Undergraduate Programs Office is to provide quality, student-centered educational support and to offer services that meet the administrative and academic goals of students, the School and the University.

The Academic Advisor, Undergraduate Programs, performs advisory, programmatic, coordination and analytical functions for the Business Administration (BA), Business Information Management (BIM) and Business Minor students, under the general supervision of the Associate Director, Undergraduate Programs. These functions include academic advising and planning services to current undergraduate BA majors and minors regarding academic plans, enrollment, policies and procedures. Also assist with summer and fall orientation and yield events, advising workshops, communication with students, parents and alumni.

Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

The expected pay range for this recruitment is $25.77- $30.22 (Hourly).

Required:

• Basic knowledge of advising and counseling techniques.
• Skills in judgment and decision-making, problem solving.
• Ability to multi-task and work efficiently
• Abilities in problem identification, reasoning, ability to develop original idea to solve problems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including active listening.
• Proficient in utilization of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Must be able to professionally represent the School to prospective students, parents, and the external community.
• Experience advising first-generation and low-income undergraduate students in a university setting. Demonstrated ability to effectively relate to a broad variety of individual backgrounds.
• Ability to work as a positive team player, providing constructive contributions, information, and backup to enable effective and efficient delivery of service.
• 1-3 years of academic advising experience

Preferred:

• Knowledge of departmental / school / university courses and majors.
• Knowledge of department / school / university policies, procedures, and requirements.
• Skill in public speaking and presenting to various audiences.
• Skill in using on-line technology linked with the Admission's Office and Registrar's Office (e.g., WebAdmin, DegreeWorks) to collect and compile data, review student files, identify normal academic progress markers, and/or assess the completion of major/breadth requirements for graduation.

Special Conditions:

• Hybrid position with some onsite work expected each week.
• Willingness to work occasional evenings, weekends and early start times as needed.

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.