Student Service Advisor

Department Summary

Political Science is the study of how humans relate to one another and the systems of power and institutions of rule we construct in order to arrange our collective lives. These institutions can be formal like electoral systems, or international courts, or the various branches of governmental power; but they can also be informal and include the cultural practices of diverse ethnic groups, the public contestation of beliefs and values, and everyday forms of collective participation ranging from sporting activities, to political activism, to digital networking and beyond.

What these diverse expressions of political activity share is an acknowledgment of the fact that we are many and that in order for the many to live peacefully with one another we must innovate ways to negotiate forms of power. It was Aristotle who in his Politics famously declared that humans are "by nature a political animal." As Political Scientists we hope to understand how humans are political animals, as well as the diverse historical and contemporary ways that we express our political lives.

The UCLA Department of Political Science has expertise in every important aspect of political life, both domestic and international. In the 1950s, UCLA experts developed the cold war doctrine of deterrence. Since the 1970s, UCLA has led the development of understanding of political change and economic development in the nations of Europe, Africa, Latin America, and Asia. More recently, UCLA pioneered the study of Race and Ethnicity in US politics, in developing countries, and in political thought.

Our department was an early leader in the application of statistics and game theory to the study of politics. Other current areas of strength include the study of corruption, inequality, the consequences of oil wealth, the politics of trade, political theories of representation, U.S. campaigns and party politics, and design-based inference.

We are one of the largest undergraduate majors at UCLA and offer around 140 different classes per year to 2300 Political Science majors as well as to students from across the campus. Overall, our faculty and graduate teaching assistants teach about 11,000 students every year. Our classes are consistently rated among the most popular on campus with a changing array of offerings that includes "Ethics and Governance,", "Trump's Foreign Policy,", "Civil War and Mass Violence,", "Political Theory in Hollywood,", and "Economic Inequality in the US."

The Department of Political science staff are very team oriented and work together to support the faculty, students and alumni.

UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit the UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and the UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.

• Ability to work independently and assume decision-making responsibilities. (Required)
• Ability to interact with student from various backgrounds (academic and cultural) on an individual basis or in group situations. (Required)
• Ability to explain requirements and programs and offer guidance and reassurance appropriate to students. Skill in assessing specials needs or skills. (Required)
• Knowledge of departmental requirements, rules and policies as well as College procedures and rules. Knowledge of University & College of Letters & Science procedures as they relate to student affairs. (Required)
• Knowledge of departmental requirements, rules and policies as well as College procedures and rules.
  
  - Required Knowledge of department course curriculum and content. Acquainted with faculty members and their areas of interest and expertise. (Preferred)
• Skill in evaluating departmental curriculum needs and recommending changes where appropriate. (Required)
• Ability to make oral group presentations to provide information on the academic programs and explain…