Undergraduate Student Academic Advisor (STDT ACAD Advisor 3 SV

Job Summary

Under general supervision of the Director and Associate Dean (AD), provide in-depth, wide ranging and complex academic advising to undergraduate students in the Biology Academic Success Center (BASC) in the College of Biological Sciences (CBS). Under general supervision of the Director and Associate Dean (AD), provide academic advising support to address difficult problems in advising to identify systemic barriers and issues, and propose solutions.

Provide in-depth, wide-ranging and complex academic advising to undergraduates, prospective students, faculty, and other administrative units. Interpret, analyze and implement a wide variety of Academic Senate regulations and administrative policies; assess individual academic performance and progress toward degree requirements; evaluate and approve transfer credits; refer students to campus and community resources; and represent the college during academic and outreach programming.

As a member of a team, make decisions on academic standing, readmission, and other important matters for individual students. BASC is a hybrid workspace, work is conducted both remotely and in-person, as determined by the BASC Director. #CA-AR

Apply By Date 8/22/2026 at 11:59pm

RECRUITMENT PERIOD ONE MONTH:
Applicants will be screened after two weeks; and then on a weekly basis. The position(s) can be filled prior to the removal date
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Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
• Experience identifying and determining appropriate level of advising or referral services for individual students, providing immediate crisis counseling, triage, and referrals to students in academic, financial, or personal difficulty.
• Knowledge and experience working with culturally diverse communities in an academic environment;
  Experience with undergraduate curricular elements and structures such as courses, units, prerequisites, majors and minors, with experience examining and assessing college transcripts and compute or review on-line computations of grade point averages and grade point balances.
• Experience prioritizing and organizing a heavy workload to achieve timely progress on multiple projects, distributing appropriate effort among the projects to meet deadlines and maintain a high level of productivity.
• Interpersonal communication skills to interact positively, cooperatively, and professionally with team members, administrators, staff, students, and the general public all of varying ages, cultural backgrounds and perspectives.
• Writing, editing and proofreading skills to prepare clear and accurate correspondence, reports and concise summaries.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws governing confidentiality of student records.

Preferred Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in biology, student advising or related science or advising field, or equivalent education and/or advising experience.
• Experience working independently evaluating, planning, and coordinating both small and large scale events.
• Experience supervising student staff in a variety of venues and circumstances.
• Experience with implementation of advising and transition programs aimed at specific populations of students such as first-year and transfer students and student experiencing academic difficulty.

Key Responsibilities

• 55% - Undergraduate Academic Advising and Degree Granting Program Administration
• 30% - Academic Advising Programs
• 10% - Curricular Support
• 5% - Professional Development and Communication

Department Overview

This in one of many positions essential to BASC operations. The BASC holds a significant role in the delivery of college-wide undergraduate academic advising services and in instructional support for the college's undergraduate programs. The scope of the responsibility for the BASC unit is college wide. These positions work with students as they consider admission; enroll in classes; change majors; encounter academic difficulty and complicated situations;

seek exceptions to policy; and proceed toward their degree. The college has over 6,000 undergraduate students, 12 majors and offers over 40,000 student credit hours of undergraduate instruction annually.

POSITION INFORMATION

• Salary or Pay Range: $58800.00 - $104370.00
• Salary Frequency: Annually
• Salary Grade: STEPS
• UC
  
  Job Title:
  
  STDT ACAD ADVISOR 3 SV
• UC Job Code: 005141
• 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 - Student Service Advising Professionals
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• This position is hybrid (mix of on-site and remote work)

Benefits

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