Student Affairs Manager

University of California, Irvine • Irvine, CA

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About The Position

The Student Affairs Manager applies advanced academic advising concepts and experience, addresses the most difficult problems in the academic advising of undergraduate and graduate students, and develops solutions to these problems. Demonstrates advanced, specialized expertise in student affairs and is responsible for the School’s Office of Student Affairs, including strategic planning and budgetary oversight of the unit. Identifies systemic problems and issues, and proposes solutions to school leadership on changes to school policy and procedures. Provides advice and counsel on pharmacy academic advising issues to other, experienced academic advisors.

Requirements

• Knowledge of advising and counseling techniques.
• Skills in monitoring / assessing people, processes or services, to make improvements.
• Abilities in problem identification, reasoning, and ability to develop original ideas to solve problems.
• Ability to multi-task
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and diplomacy skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe PDF
• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• 2-5 years' experience advising both undergraduate and graduate students
• Some supervisory experience – staff supervision is ideal but will consider student employees

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of health sciences professional degree program requirements
• Thorough knowledge of college / school policies, procedures, requirements, and student handbooks.
• Thorough knowledge of department / college / school precedents and application of policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees