SJV PRIME​/DOME Student Services Advisor; Hybrid

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Hiring Range
The University of California, Merced is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position.

Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The salary or hourly range the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $61,300 - $74,000/yr.

Job Closing Date
This posting will remain open until filled with initial applicant review expected to be on or around October 2, 2025.

Effective April 18, 2025, the University recognizes UAW-SSAP (SV) as the exclusive representative of this position.

Remote/Hybrid eligibility:
This position offers a hybrid schedule (2-3 days on-site).

Please note:

This is a 3-year contract appointment.

About UC Merced

The University of California, Merced, is the newest of the University of California system's 10 campuses and one of the youngest universities to be designated an R1 research university. With approximately 9,100 undergraduate and graduate students, UC Merced is a smaller, more intimate campus compared to its sister campuses, while equipped and staffed as a cutting edge, 21st century research institution.

With bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs, strong research and academic partnerships and a growing community in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley, the UC Merced campus is continually evolving and requires talented, knowledgeable and dynamic educators, researchers, management and staff.

Ranked in the top 30 among the best public universities in the nation by U.S. News and World Report and #1 for social mobility by the Wall Street Journal, UC Merced is uniquely equipped to provide world class educational opportunities to dynamic and enterprising students in the Valley and throughout the state. In partnership with UC San Francisco, UC Merced has launched a rigorous medical education program that will supply the Valley with culturally competent providers dedicated to improving local access to quality care.

The campus enjoys a special connection with nearby Yosemite National Park, is on the cutting edge of sustainability in construction and design and is accelerating the continued economic development of the region.

About The Job

The Student Services Advisor works independently under general supervision to provide information and interpretation of complex policies, procedures and regulations, advises faculty and management on a variety of student issues, and works with program leaders to recommend changes to policies, practices, and procedures. The Student Services Advisor is a student-facing position that works directly with students to provide guidance, answer questions, resolve issues, and refer them to campus units as needed.

The incumbent develops new community educational programs and works on complex community educational programs and/or volunteer educational management programs of diverse scope. The incumbent demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for delivering courses, presentations, and development of programs. They will work collaboratively with the Student Affairs Manager on events, presentations, and webinars for current UCM students and specific pre-medical and pre-health student populations.

Skills

The incumbent uses skills as a seasoned, experienced student services professional, to provide the full range of student services for UC Merced based SJV PRIME+ BS/MD, pre-medical, and pre-health students. The incumbent identifies and responds to student needs for programs, services, and crisis intervention, independently advises students and resolves student services-related issues on the full range of academic issues inherent within the program and DOME, ensuring systems are in place:

• To cultivate a sense of belonging for every student through mentoring, advising, community-building programs and organizational support for all SJV PRIME+ students
• To provide enhanced support services for student well-being to meet a variety of needs for these student populations
• To provide the resources, structures, and support necessary for students to transform into the 21st Century UCSF Physician
• To help support students in successfully balancing programmatic and campus requirements and responsibilities
• To work with campus student service offices, Academic Advising Offices, Career Center, Housing (LLC), Registrar, Tutoring Center, and Admissions on programming initiatives

Additionally, the incumbent assesses situations and determines appropriate action or referral. Guidance on issues requiring in-depth…