Physics Undergraduate Advisor

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80484

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Santa Cruz

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NOTIFICATIONS

The Physics Undergraduate Advisor position modality is fundamentally on-campus (not remote). We anticipate a regular one (1) day per week remote work being feasible for most weeks after successfully completing training.

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The IRD for this job is : 09-04-2025

ABOUT UC SANTA CRUZ

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's 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.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

The Physics Department is a dynamic group comprised of instructional and research units and a variety of support programs and facilities. The Department consists of 24 permanent faculty and a number of adjunct faculty who teach and do research, 450 undergraduate physics majors, and 71 graduate students working towards Ph.D. and Masters degrees. The department offers outstanding research programs in theoretical and experimental particle physics, astrophysics and cosmology, condensed matter physics, biophysics, and materials physics (including organic photovoltaics). The recent NRC rankings of physics departments ranked UCSC among the top Physics Departments in the U.S and in an analysis of research publications from top U.S. universities, the Physics Department ranked first for the impact of its faculty in the field of physics and fifth in the field of space sciences. The department is also closely aligned with researchers and faculty in the Santa Cruz Institute for Particle Physics (SCIPP) and the Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics. The Physics Department staff is committed to providing excellent service to students, faculty, and researchers.

More information can be found at : https : / / physics.ucsc.edu /

JOB SUMMARY

The Undergraduate Advisor for Physics is responsible for undergraduate outreach, orientation, and academic advising for the Physics Department in the Physical and Biological Sciences Division. Undergraduate degrees administered by this department include :

Applied Physics B.S.

Physics B.S.

Physics (Astrophysics) B.S.

Science Education B.S.

Physics Minor

Contiguous Bachelor's / Master's Pathway

The responsibilities of the Undergraduate Advisor include helping students define and develop a realistic academic plan and class schedule to ensure adequate progress towards degree objectives (including revisions throughout a student's career), monitoring student progress through grades and other performance indicators, assisting with enrollment issues, advertising and discussing scholarship and research opportunities with qualified students, and providing support for students who need academic support or connections with other student support services.

APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

Budgeted Salary : $31.13 / hourly - $34.00 / hourly. 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 :

Employee Classification : Career appointment

Job End Date : None

Work Location : UC Santa Cruz Main Campus

Union Representation : Non-Represented, Grade 18

Job Code Classification : 004544 (STDT ACAD ADVISOR 2)

Travel : Never or Rarely

JOB DUTIES

75% - STUDENT ADVISING

10% - PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION

10% - STUDENT SUPERVISION

5% - GENERAL ADMINISTRATION AND SPECIAL PROJECTS

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

MISCONDUCT DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENT

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

a. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct :

SAFETY STATEMENT

All UCSC employees must understand and follow job safety procedures, attend required health and safety training, proactively promote safety at work, and promptly report actual and potential accidents and injuries.

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (the Clery Act), the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (ASFSR) is available at : https : / / compliance.ucsc.edu / campus-safety-compliance / annual-reports / .

This report is published by October 1st of each year and includes current institutional policies and procedures concerning campus safety and security; fire safety and evacuation policies; sexual misconduct and relationship violence reporting and response protocols; and crime and fire statistics for the three previous calendar years. A paper copy of the ASFSR is available upon request by contacting the UCSC Police Department at 114 Carriage House Rd., Santa Cruz, CA 95064, or by calling 831-459-2231 Ext. 1.

EEO / AA

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy .

It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.