Undergraduate Student Advisor & Coordinator - 136601

The Department of Political Science was founded in 1974 and currently has 38 ladder-rank and 11 adjunct faculty who represent a broad spectrum of backgrounds, methodologies, and approaches. A relatively young department, Political Science has skyrocketed to prominence among peer institutions in the United States. The most recent National Academy of Science study ranks UCSD among the top graduate programs in political science in the country. The doctoral program encompasses four broad sub-fields: American Politics, Comparative Politics, International Relations, and Political Theory. Each year, the Department of Political Science supports nearly 100 scheduled undergraduate courses, 40 graduate courses, over 50 summer session courses, over 13,000 undergraduate course enrollments, and 1,500 undergraduate majors. The department receives an estimated 300 graduate program applications and attracts significant levels of extramural funding in support of research projects.

Reporting to the Student Affairs Manager, the Student Affairs Advisor applies professional student services concepts and serves as a key resource for undergraduate students interested in attending law school by providing pre-law academic and career advising, coordinating pre-law initiatives, and enhancing the visibility of the Pathway to University of San Diego ("USD") Law Program. Incumbent is the lynchpin for a vital partnership between UCSD and USD. Coordinates with the USD Office of Admissions to support the growth, reach, and effectiveness of the Pathway to USD Law Program. Coordination with USD Admissions may include alignment of recruitment, training and programming priorities.

• Knowledge of advising and counseling techniques.

• Demonstrated ability to counsel and advise students on matters related to the department's undergraduate program, curricula and University policies and procedures.

• Knowledge of University-specific computer application programs and pertinent databases.

• Ability to set up and maintain internal academic records for students, to audit forms and to assemble documents.

• Computer skills with ability to access and maneuver through student databases, to perform internet searches, maintain websites, and utilize Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Suite.

• Knowledge of University processes and procedures.

• Theoretical and practical knowledge in policies and procedures relating to undergraduate students and curriculum administration, to advise students, faculty, administrators and othersabout academic policies and requirements and to implement the department's goals and objectives for the program.

• Understanding of University rules and regulations.

• Ability to interpret requirements and procedures at a university, including enrollment, registration, grading and graduation.

• Interpersonal skills.

• Demonstrated understanding of the philosophy of quality service and group process, with proven aptitude for working as part of a team.

• Experience and skills for effective one-on-one counseling and active listening.

• Demonstrated skill in problem solving and conflict resolution.

• Multicultural competencies; ability to work with diverse populations.

• Ability to interact effectively with people from different backgrounds and nationalities.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality with faculty and students, and to handle sensitive matters with tact.

• Skills in service orientation, organization, active listening, and critical thinking.

• Ability to recognize and respond to the pressures and needs of the university student.

• Ability in problem identification and reasoning.

• Ability to evaluate academic data and academic records and make analytical decisions.

• Ability to multi-task; verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to adjust to shifting priorities and work under short deadline situations while maintaining composure.

• Ability to interpret policy and communicate information to students, staff and faculty in a clear, accurate and concise manner by phone, in person and in writing.

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

• Excellent reading and comprehension skills to understand and interpret materials and documents.

• Ability to provide information and/or instructions in a clear, concise manner.

• Experience working with minimal supervision, demonstrated initiative and self-direction.

• Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance of background check results.

• This job is primarily on the main campus in La Jolla with occasional visits to the University of San Diego School of Law.

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