STDT SVC ADVISOR - MPA

Who We Are

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It's located in one of the world's safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County's second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.

The School of Social Ecology's vision is to be the best interdisciplinary school in the nation and internationally, where the brightest scholars and students conduct research on pressing social and environmental problems in order to strengthen communities and improve lives. The school hosts a workplace environment that supports wellness, creativity, teamwork, knowledge and growth. We strive to provide a balance and flexibility for our staff that supports peak performance in our work, which serves the mission of the University and the School of Social Ecology.

The Department of Urban Planning and Public Policy largely focuses on addressing two of the major existential problems of our times : climate change and entrenched urban inequalities. Our faculty and students draw on the tools of different disciplines (e.g., Urban Planning, Law, Political Science, Sociology, Geography, Economics, etc.) to understand the causes of these problems and develop solutions that lead to sustainable environments and socially just cities. Staff play a vital role in this mission by working closely with faculty and the department leadership to develop and enact policy. The incumbent will collaborate with the Social Ecology Graduate Affairs team, who provides general oversight, guidance, advisement, and leadership to staff and faculty administrators, as well as graduate students, related to and enrolled in one of the School's nine graduate programs.

Your Role on the Team

Using skills as a seasoned, experienced student services professional, provides the full range of student services. The incumbent will support the startup and launch of a new online Master of Public Administration (MPA) program within the Urban Planning and Public Policy Department in the School of Social Ecology. The role is focused heavily on outreach and recruitment, as well as building program infrastructure, program marketing, financial management, academic / student services and other professional responsibilities as required. May also support / advise on other self-supporting programs within the School of Social Ecology. Independently advises students and resolves student services-related issues on the full range of academic issues inherent within the School of Social Ecology (SE). Advises faculty and management on a variety of student issues. Works with the department and school's management to recommend changes to policies, practices, and procedures. Guidance on issues requiring in-depth knowledge of specialized programs is provided by offices specializing in those fields, e.g., the financial aid office, graduate division, or student learning center or by the chair / dean and faculty of the school. Administers funds for student programs.

What It Takes to be Successful

Required :

• Working knowledge of advising and counseling techniques.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Multicultural competencies; ability to work with diverse populations.
• Ability in problem identification and reasoning; ability to develop original ideas to solve problems.
• Skills in judgment and decision-making, problem solving, identifying measures of system performance and the actions to improve performance.
• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• 1-3 years

Preferred :

Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

The expected pay range for this recruitment is $65,000- $77,000 (Annual).

Conditions of Employment :

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment :

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

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Closing Statement :

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.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at or .

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization