SSHA Student Services Assistant; On-Site

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 full salary range for this position is Step 1: $27.17 - Step 17: $38.61
. The hourly range the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is STEP 1: $27.17/hr.

Initial applicant review will begin on or around June 25th, 2026. This posting will remain open until position is filled.

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.

Under the supervision of the Director of Student Services for the School of Social Sciences, Humanities, and Arts (SSHA), the Student Services Assistant works closely with SSHA Student Services staff to plan, develop, and implement coordinated, comprehensive student and faculty support programs. Provides administrative support to SSHA Academic Advising, the Director of Student Services, and the Assistant Dean of Student and Instructional Services.

Responsibilities include:

provide calendar support to Assistant Dean of Student and Instructional Services and Director of Student Services, preparing and submitting supply orders, support with tracking and budget related requests for Student and Instructional Services, preparing and disseminating digital communications to students and faculty, logistical support for committee and staff meetings, processing routine academic advising/student forms, updating student records, student‑focused event planning, editing websites, and creating a welcoming atmosphere for students into the School, directing them to appropriate university resources.

Often serves as the first point of contact for students visiting the SSHA Academic Advising Reception. Supervises SSHA Academic Advising Student Assistants.

• Oversees the undergraduate student petition process for academic advising forms, including but not limited to:
  General Petition Form, Course Approval Form, Petition for Excess Units, SSHA Multiple Major Application Packet Submission, and Subsequent Course Repeat. Reviews and prepares undergraduate student petitions, ensuring accuracy and required documentation is included. Works with the Director of Student Services to develop protocols for approving petitions to promote consistency and efficiency in…