Graduate Student Affairs Coordinator | University of California Riverside - Military Veterans

Graduate Student Affairs Coordinator Job ID: Location: Main Campus - UCR Schedule: 8AM - 5PM Category: Student Affairs and Advising Salary: $51,600 - $87,000 Full/Part Time: Full-time(100%) Organization: Bourns College of Engineering Department: Computer Science & Engineering Dept Application Deadline: Open Until Filled Position Information: Join our team! The Department of Computer Science and Engineering is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Graduate Student Affairs Coordinator to support our diverse and dynamic graduate programs, including the Computer Science PhD, Computer Science MS, Computer Engineering MS, Robotics MS, and Computational Data Science MS. Under the direct supervision of the Graduate Student Services Supervisor, this position plays a vital role in advising students and faculty on academic policies, procedures, and degree requirements. The role also involves coordinating key departmental events, assisting with graduate admissions and recruitment, and managing the annual updates of program materials. The ideal candidate will be proactive, organized, and capable of fostering a supportive academic environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about student services and eager to contribute to the success of our graduate programs. The full salary range for the Graduate Student Affairs Coordinator is $24.71 - $41.67 per hour. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $31.13 per hour. 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 Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Required Experience Requirements 2 - 4 years of related experience. Required Special Conditions Special Must pass a background check. Required Minimum Requirements Knowledge of advising and counseling techniques. Ability in problem identification and reasoning. Skills in service orientation, organization, active listening, and critical thinking. Interpersonal skills. Multicultural competencies; ability to work with diverse populations. Ability to multi-task; verbal and written communication skills. Basic knowledge of student immigration and visa processes pertaining to international students and scholars. Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of University-specific computer application programs and pertinent databases. Knowledge of University processes and procedures. Understanding of University rules and regulations. Skill and competency using campus applications and programs such as GradSIS, GradESS, Banner, Banner-Cognos, Degree Works, Student Profile, Slate, CRS, etc Additional Information: 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/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 Job Description Details: General Information Job Title STDT SVC ADVISOR 2 Job Code 004574 Grade 18 Department Head Christian Shelton Supervisor Vanda Yamaguchi Generic Scope Professional who applies acquired job skills, policies, and procedures to complete substantive assignments/projects/tasks of moderate scope and complexity; exercises judgment within defined guidelines and practices to determine appropriate action. Custom Scope Applies professional student services concepts. Provides varied student services to students, faculty, and department/school/college management. Works on moderately complex issues. Receives assistance on more complex issues. Department Custom Scope Under the direct supervision of the Graduate Student Services Supervisor, the incumbent has primary responsibility for providing service to current and prospective students and faculty within the Department of Computer Science and Engineering. The position provides support to advisors who are responsible for five graduate degree programs: Computer Science PhD, Computer Science MS, Computer Engineering MS, Robotics MS and Computational Data Science MS. This position advises students, faculty, and the public on university, campus, and departmental requirements, policies, and procedures for the Computer Science and Engineering BS+MS major and advises students in all other CSE graduate programs as back up to the Graduate Affairs team wherever and whenever necessary. The incumbent will be responsible for coordinating events such as department colloquia, the open house for incoming graduate students, information sessions and the prospective student visit to campus. Assist with gathering and submitting the necessary changes for graduate-level courses and the annual revision to our Program Statements for all programs. Assists with student enrollment on a quarterly basis in all programs. Provides admissions assistance for approximately 1,500 graduate student applications in all programs on a yearly basis and creates necessary recruitment materials. Keeps track of student employment after graduation. Initiates, tracks, and follows up on the yearly review of the Graduate Student Handbooks for all degree programs. Maintains communications by monitoring the central grad info email account, sending out announcements for dissertation defenses, colloquia, and the distinguished lecture series. Key Responsibilities: Academic Advising: Provides advice and assistance to students on academic and degree progress and major requirements; assists students in determining a major, alternative academic options, resolve scheduling conflicts, and similar issues. Advises students, faculty, and the public on university, campus, and departmental requirements, policies, and procedures for the Computer Science and Engineering BS+MS major and advises students in all other CSE graduate programs as back up to the Graduate Affairs team wherever and whenever necessary. Advise students on required courses for timely degree completion, and recommend action for students with lack of academic progress and grade issues. Assist Faculty Graduate Advisor with annual graduate student reviews. Identifies the need for exceptions to policy and prepares necessary documents to request such exceptions. Assist and advise students and faculty with interpreting Graduate Division policies, procedures, and recommendations. Assists with student enrollment on a quarterly basis. 20% Recruitment and Admissions: Implements outreach programs with specifically targeted institutions; advises prospective applicants on necessary academic preparation; appropriateness of program as it pertains to the prospective applicant's goals; reviews domestic transcripts for degree eligibility; initiates and arranges student recruitment visits. Process applications for the Computer Science and Engineering Department, correspond with prospective applicants, develop recruitment materials (i.e. announcements, flyers, posters, etc), represent the college and department in outreach events. Work closely with the Graduate Advisors and Faculty Advisors of all programs, and help with admission offers. Maintain communications with new incoming students prior to arriving in the program. 20% Applies professional student services concepts in providing a variety of student services to the student population served by the organization, and to faculty and management within that organization. Assist with ABET and graduate program reviews and maintain program websites on an ongoing basis. 10% Events: Coordinates and implements non-complex student events and assists in the planning and implementation of complex events. Coordinates, schedules, advertises and prepares content for all CSE Graduate Students Affairs events, such as new student orientation, information sessions and prospective student visits. 10% Compiles and submits materials for new graduate level courses and graduate level course changes to be approved by the Committee on Courses. Compiles and submits requests for edits to program statements/general catalog on an annual basis. 10% Initiates, tracks and follows up on the yearly revision of the Graduate Student Handbook for all degree programs in the department. Ensures that the handbook sets forth the requirements for the M.S. and Ph.D. programs and provides information and guidelines to assist students in meeting the requirements for their degree program. 10% Student Conduct: Provides information to students and faculty regarding organization policies and procedures on student conduct. 5% Provides basic information about moderately complex student immigration and visa processes to international students and scholars. Assists with preparation of student immigration and visa files. 5% Student Orientation: Conducts orientations of new students. 5% Other duties as assigned 5% Financial Aid: Participates in the processing, evaluation, and awarding of student fellowships, grants, and other awards; advises students on financial aid options. 0% Career Counseling: Advises department/college/school students on resume preparation and interviewing. 0% Refers students to the Career Center. 0% Assists in organizing job fairs. 0% To apply, visit https://jobsportal.ucr.edu/jobs/33637806 Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-3f026bddeedc1c4cbda8acdfc80935f5