SSHA Student Academic Advisor ; Hybrid

Job

84621

Merced

Full Time

Salary: $24.29/hr – $28.37/hr.

This posting will remain open until filled, with initial applicant review expected around March 30, 2026. The position is annualized until 6/30/2027. Remote/Hybrid eligibility:
Onsite 5 days per week on campus for the first 3 months, then 4 days campus & 1 day remote for the probationary period, and ultimately 3 days campus & 2 days remote. This position is union represented (UAW‑SSAP).

Under the general direction of the Assistant Director of Student Services, and in conjunction with other Academic Advisors within the School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts (SSHA), the Academic Advisor provides academic advising for prospective and current students in the School's programs. Works closely with faculty in planning, development, and implementation of a comprehensive advising program for students within the Economics, Management, and Business Economics majors/minors.

Interprets and explains University and School policies and procedures relevant to undergraduate programs. Advises faculty and management on student issues. Provides a welcoming atmosphere for students and directs them to appropriate University resources. Advises and counsels individuals with unique or confidential problems and arranges for specialized help as needed.

• Applies professional concepts in providing advice and assistance to students on academic and degree progress, including requirements for the major/SCHOOL/University, alternative academic options, and promotion of degree completion within university policy. Advises on issues varying in complexity such as multiple degrees, reinstatements or withdrawals from the University.
• Identifies students with GPA or progress problems, advises students, and recommends appropriate courses of action by the major or School (e.g., academic probation, dismissal, Normal Progress Policy). Determines barriers, distractions, and complications affecting a student's academic success, helps students recognize key non‑academic issues, and makes appropriate referrals for additional counseling and/or assistance from other non‑academic units.
• Works collaboratively across campus; represents School on campus committees such as the Subject to Academic Dismissal committee, campus‑wide Mid‑Semester Grade Intervention and End‑of‑Term committees that drive student academic success support in unit and campus efforts. Identifies academic success needs for, and develops, programs, resources, and services, such as Subject to Academic Dismissal meetings, Mid‑Semester Grade Intervention meetings, and academic success support workshop series throughout the semester.
• Advises new and continuing instructors on student academic advising issues; provides faculty referrals to the appropriate office, including the Office of Student Conduct. Assists faculty on determining course scheduling needs for student progression to graduation. Participates in planning academic curriculum in collaboration with chair and faculty, and with other departments, to ensure students' progress through course sequences, avoid conflicts, and ensure compliance with organization‑wide policies.
• Confirms that students have met requirements for degree completion, including when there are no clear precedents or articulations, such as interdisciplinary programs or when transfer work is involved. Advises students on a wide range of course possibilities and/or ways to complete degree requirements that may not be clearly defined. Other duties as assigned. Includes responding to other unanticipated advising support questions, inquiries and needs.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
• Advanced degree from an accredited university (preferred).
• One year of directly related, progressively responsible experience in student services, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training. A master’s degree is preferred, but may not substitute for the required years of experience.

Critical Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of advising and counseling techniques;…