Undergraduate Advisor
Physics Department
Summary of Job Details
The Undergraduate Advisor shares responsibility for all aspects of the undergraduate programs in Physics including the Physics B.S., Physics B.A., Physics Minor, and Astronomy and Planetary Science Minor. The Undergraduate Advisor shares advising of over 1000 physics majors while also serving over 5000 students from three colleges (Letters & Science, Creative Studies, and Engineering) required to complete Physics courses. Formulates and initiates policies within the undergraduate program and applies skills as a seasoned, experienced advisor to address and resolve complex problems and circumstances of a diverse scope and nature. Independently performs a wide range of responsibilities requiring in-depth understanding and experience with academic advising, student service related issues, programmatic planning and development. Uses thorough, in-depth knowledge of academic advising, counseling techniques, and development of student services which includes diversity, inclusion, and social justice issues as an essential part of student services and student advising. Advises faculty and management on a variety of student issues and make recommendations for change to policy, practice and procedure as related to academic policy and student life and inclusion opportunities. Serves as a standing member of Department Committees for Articulation, Curriculum Planning, Diversity & Climate, and Outreach. Maintains current knowledge of specialized campus programs such as Disabled Student Program (DSP), ONDAS, Dream Scholars, Promise Scholars, Office of Black Student Development, Women's Center, Transfer Student Center, OStem, etc. Supervises undergraduate peer advisors and serve as mentor and staff advisor for undergraduate student initiatives and student groups in the department such as Undergraduate Diversity and Inclusion in Physics (UDiP), Society for Physics Students (SPS), etc.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in related area and/or equivalent experience and training.
1-3 years academic student advising in College/University setting.
1-3 years of experience making independent decisions, and identifying and resolving problems in the workplace.
1-3 years of experience analyzing/interpreting undergraduate student related campus and departmental policies.
Special Conditions of Employment
Satisfactory conviction history background check
UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment.
Days/Hours: M-F, 8am-5pm
UC Santa Barbara is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.
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Application review begins 3/24/25
Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu
Job #76868