Director, Bobcat Advising Center; on-campus

Job Details

Job

Location:

Merced

Contract:

Full Time

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 range the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $102,000 - $127,000.

This position is 100% campus-based.

Initial applicant review will take place on or about September 14, 2026. Posting may close anytime after that date.

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.

A seasoned advising administrator, the Director of the Bobcat Advising Center (BAC) is responsible for the implementation, delivery, and continuous assessment of undergraduate academic advising services for first-year students in every major, undeclared students in every class year, and lower-division undeclared transfers. Provides oversight and management of programming and professional academic advising staff with a focus on student success, cross-unit and cross-division collaborations, and professional staff development.

Guided by best practices, research, and assessment, formulates policies and procedures for comprehensive advising experiences that meet the needs of first-year students in every major and undeclared students. Works closely with key partners, including campus academic advising units, staff in the Divisions of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, academic learning support, and faculty to support student success, fostering effective communication across units and promoting the role of academic advising in the student experience.

Achieves organizational objectives through coordinated achievements of subordinate staff, ensuring adherence to campus systems, policies, and procedures. As needed, provides academic advising for prospective and current students, including specialized academic coaching for first-year or undeclared…