Assistant Undergraduate Advisor

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Santa Cruz

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Full Time

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03-09-2026

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Under the general supervision of the Baskin Engineering Director of Undergraduate Advising, the Assistant Undergraduate Advisor provides administrative support for the Advising Office and is responsible for reception and daily operations. The incumbent works independently to provide information and advice on academic policies and procedures to Baskin Engineering undergraduate students, including major and minor requirements and all aspects of course requirements for degree or program completion, escalating more complex issues that require assistance.

The Assistant Undergraduate Advisor provides detailed and accurate information and advice on engineering majors and policies and interacts with students, faculty, other academic department advisors, and college advisors to support the success and retention of engineering undergraduate students.

The Baskin Engineering Undergraduate Advising Office provides centralized academic advising for all undergraduate majors in the School of Engineering. Operating in this centralized office structure, the Assistant Undergraduate Advisor stays current with knowledge of all undergraduate engineering majors and associated minors.

Budgeted Salary: $31.13 – $35.73/hour. Salary commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience.

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