Program Administrator, Masters Program Office

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 Paul Merage School of Business at UC Irvine offers dynamic graduate and undergraduate business degrees that prepare business leaders for our digitally driven world. Through our programs, students acquire the exceptional ability to grow their organizations through strategic innovation, analytical decision-making, digital information technology and collaborative execution. While the Merage School is relatively young, it has quickly grown to rank consistently among the top five percent of all business programs worldwide through exceptional student recruitment, world-class faculty, a strong alumni network and close relationships with both individual business executives and global corporations.

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The Masters Programs Office department includes the following programs:
Master of Professional Accountancy (MPAc), Master of Finance (MFIN), Master of Business Analytics (MSBA), Master of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (MIE), Master of Science in Management (MIM), Master of Science in Biotechnology Management (MSBTM), the Full-time MBA, Flex MBA, and Executive MBA programs. The Program Services department closely partners with Recruitment and Admissions, and Career Services teams.

The Program Administrator, Program Services, is a member of the team charged with academic advising and student services for the Masters Program Office at the Paul Merage School of Business. Under the general supervision of the Associate Director, Program Services, the Program Administrator is responsible for student advising and program services, working directly with students (both domestic and international) in the program from post-admission through graduation.

Responsibilities include academic advising, program coordination/management, supporting co-curricular activities, tracking of academic progress and student enrollment.

Required:

• Ability to multi-task; verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Multicultural competencies; ability to work with diverse populations.
• Ability in problem identification and reasoning.
• Skills in service orientation, organization, active listening, and critical thinking.
• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of advising and counseling techniques.
• Knowledge of University-specific computer application programs and pertinent databases.
• Basic knowledge of student immigration and visa processes pertaining to international students and scholars.
• Knowledge of University processes and procedures.
• Understanding of University rules and regulations.
• 1-3 years of work experience.

Special Conditions:

• Must be able to work some evenings and weekends.
• Hybrid position with onsite work expected each week.

Total Rewards

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…