Graduate Student Affairs Advisor

Position Information

The Graduate Student Affairs Officer serves as a key member of the Department of Social Medicine, Population \& Public Health (SMPPH) within the UC Riverside School of Medicine, supporting the success of students throughout the Master of Public Health (MPH) program. This position provides comprehensive student services in the areas of recruitment, admissions, academic advising, program administration, student engagement, practicum coordination, and graduation. Working collaboratively with faculty, staff, campus partners, and community organizations, the incumbent helps deliver an outstanding graduate student experience while ensuring compliance with University policies and supporting the School of Medicine's mission to educate the next generation of public health leaders dedicated to improving the health and well-being of diverse communities. Special Instructions to Applicants A cover letter is required as part of the application package. Applications submitted without a cover letter will not be considered. This position is expected to work on-site during the six-month probationary period. Upon successful completion of probation and based on operational needs, the position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement consisting of three days on-site and two days remote per week. Hybrid work arrangements are subject to departmental approval and may be modified based on business needs. The full salary range for Graduate Student Affairs Advisor position is $54,183\.60 - $91,350\.00\. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $72,766\.80 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

**Requirements**

Educational Requirements

Degree

Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.

Requirement

Required

Degree

Master of Public Health (MPH), Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, or a closely related field.

Requirement

Preferred

Experience Requirements

**Experience**

2 - 4 years of related experience.

Requirement

Required

Experience

Minimum of 2 years of recent experience as a professional level student affairs officer or equivalent in a research university setting, effectively advising and counseling students.

Requirement

**Experience**

Prior experience with Banner student information system.

Requirement

**Experience**

Recent University of California experience as a professional level student affairs officer or equivalent.

Requirement

**Experience**

Demonstrated experience with UC policies and procedures.

Requirement

**Minimum Requirements**

• Ability to interpret and apply federal, state and UC regulations pertaining to student records and confidentiality, including the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Excellent writing skills to produce spreadsheets, reports, instructional brochures, booklets, handout materials, and various forms of communication including promotional information, website content, announcements, correspondence, etc.
• Strong computer proficiency in MS Office applications, online business systems and online student information systems. Demonstrated experience working in a student information/records system.
• Ability to multi-task; verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated organization and prioritization skills necessary to meet daily, weekly and monthly deadlines.
• Working knowledge of advising and counseling techniques.
• Ability in problem identification and reasoning; ability to develop original ideas to solve problems.
• Multicultural competencies; ability to work with diverse populations.
• Skills in judgment and decision-making, problem solving, identifying measures of system performance and the actions to improve performance.
• Knowledge of University-specific computer application programs and knowledge of University and departmental principles and procedures involved in risk assessment and evaluating risks as to likelihood and consequences.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

**Preferred Qualifications**

• Knowledge of complex U.S. visa and immigration procedures, compliance issues, and employment eligibility/authorization for international students and scholars.

**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.

• 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 Employer. 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 under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.

For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview

**Job Description Details**

Department Custom Scope

Under the general supervision of the Financial \& Administrative Officer (FAO) of department of Social Medicine, Population \& Public Health (SMPPH), this position is responsible for performing advanced professional assignments involving a wide range of student services for SMPPH. The primary areas of responsibility include: outreach, recruitment, admissions, advising, program development and management of the Master of Public Health program and designated emphasis threads within the School of Medicine (SOM). The services offered by this area are essential to the SOM core teaching and learning mission.