Undergraduate Advisor

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UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the experience of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university. It is known as an unconventional place where innovation and experimentation is part of the campus's DNA. That playful, bold spirit still thrives today, all on a campus renowned as among the most beautiful in the world.

The Baskin Engineering at UC Santa Cruz is unique among public engineering schools. Founded in 1997, in the age of the internet, the Baskin Engineering community is deeply committed to addressing the most important engineering challenges posed by our modern world. Faculty and students pursue novel, visionary research guided by a mission to create positive societal impact. Through future‑looking programs of study and opportunities to engage in collaborative research across campus and with industry partners in Santa Cruz and nearby Silicon Valley, Baskin engineers are developing meaningful innovations that improve the lives of people and the health of our planet.

In addition to the scenic residential campus in Santa Cruz, the Westside Research Park hosts genomics and electrical and computer engineering labs and interdisciplinary research. Baskin's Silicon Valley campus is home to faculty, graduate students, and professional master’s programs with deep connections to this world‑renowned hub for research and innovation.

Baskin Engineering champions new ideas, fosters collaboration, and upholds the UCSC Principles of Community.

The Academic Advisor provides detailed and accurate information and advice on BE majors and policies, interacting with students, faculty, other academic department advisors, and the college advisors to support the success and retention of engineering undergraduate students. The Academic Advisor also participates in continuous improvement efforts, including pilot initiatives involving emerging advising technologies to enhance service delivery.

Budgeted Salary: $69,150 - $79,700/year. Salary commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience.
Under California law, the University of California, Santa Cruz is required to post a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. The salary shown above is the budgeted amount the University reasonably expects to pay and the salary extended should not exceed this posted amount.

Benefits Level Eligibility: Full benefits

Schedule Information:

• Full-time, Fixed
• Percentage of Time: 100%, 40 Hours per Week
• Days of the Week:
  Mon-Fri
• Shift Includes:
  Day

Job End Date: None

Union Representation: SV Union

Travel: Never or Rarely

70% - Advising

• Advises and assists students on all aspects of their academic experience, including progression and requirement matters for Baskin Engineering.
• Provides advice to new and continuing instructors on student advising issues.
• Works collaboratively with BE Staff Advisors and faculty to provide effective advising and information for students.
• Advises students on a wide range of course possibilities and ways to complete degree requirements that may not be clearly defined.
• Assists faculty with determining course scheduling needs for student progression to graduation.
• Evaluates and advises students on petitions for exceptions to Baskin Engineering.
• Confirms that students have met requirements for degree completion when there are no clear precedents or articulations—such as interdisciplinary programs or when transfer work is involved.
• Identifies students with GPA or progress problems, advises students, and recommends appropriate courses of action needed by Baskin Engineering (e.g., academic probation, dismissal).
• Participates in planning academic curriculum in collaboration with chair and faculty, and with other departments, to ensure students' progress through course sequences.
• Avoids conflicts and ensures…