Graduate​/Undergraduate Academic Advisor; STDT SVC Advisor SV

Job Summary

Under general supervision, independently provide advanced and comprehensive graduate and undergraduate academic advising and support services of diverse scope and complexity within the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences programs. Responsible for developing, interpreting, analyzing, and implementing a wide variety of academic and other administrative policies in evaluating student petitions, assessing individual academic performance and progress toward satisfaction of degree requirements, and monitoring student progress from matriculation through degree conferral.

Analyze and solve complex academic problems and refer students to campus community resources. Communicate important information to students through programming, website content, and recruitment events. Ensure the completion of administrative tasks including graduate student funding, graduate admissions and recruitment, course planning and scheduling, program review, and more.

Apply By Date: 01/12/2026 by 11:59pm

• Experience providing counseling and guidance to undergraduate/graduate students in a college/university environment, including recognizing problems requiring specialized professional attention and making well‑chosen referrals.
• Understanding and knowledge of degree requirements and university policies.
• Analytical skills to evaluate, interpret, and problem solve complex policies, procedures, data and reference materials that apply to students and programs.
• Analytical, problem‑solving, and counseling skills to identify and determine appropriate level of advising or referral services for individual students varying backgrounds and perspectives.
• Writing skills to compose and edit correspondence, reports, and informational materials to communicate with applicants, faculty, students, alumni, donors, industry affiliates/agencies, and high‑level administration.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organizational skills to independently determine workload priorities, to structure the administration of the undergraduate and graduate programs, and to meet deadlines.

• Experience with the Student Information System (Banner). Writing, editing and proofreading skills for preparing correspondence, reports, reviews, and informational materials to correspond with applicants, faculty, students, student services offices and off‑campus agencies and organizations.
• Knowledge of UC policies regarding Privacy of Information; and of State and Federal Laws governing confidentiality of student records.
• Adept at responding to the needs of underrepresented students.
• Reading and reasoning skills to effectively interpret and apply complex policies, philosophies and requirements of the department, college, and university.

• 60% - Advising and Counseling
• 15% - Program Development and Administration
• 20% - Admissions, Outreach and Academic Services
• 5% - Accreditation Coordination

• Salary or Pay Range: $56,000.00 - $99,400.00 /yr.
• Salary Frequency:
  Monthly
• Salary Grade: STEPS
• UC
  
  Job Title:
  
  STDT SVC ADVISOR 3 SV
• UC Job Code: 005156
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type:
  Staff:
  Career
• Percentage of Time: 100
• Shift (Work Schedule): M - F 8:00AM - 5:00PM
• Location:
  
  Davis, CA
• Union Representation: SV
• Benefits Eligible:
  Yes
• This position is hybrid (mix of on‑site and remote work)

Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, ... (brief). Please see the UC Davis Benefits Summary for Employees.

• High quality and low‑cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs.
• UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family.
• Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave.
• Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement…