Student Affairs Officer

About the Role

Under the direction of the Student Services Manager, serve as Undergraduate Counselor for the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. Provide academic advising for 1,500+ major and approximately 5,000 students with declared majors, as well as approximately 7,000 students taking chemistry courses each quarter.

Responsibilities

• Advise prospective and current students on general University policies and procedures, curriculum and degree requirements, course articulations, enrollment, and postgraduate opportunities.
• Assist students with resolving academic difficulties, including filing petitions, course substitutions, and referring students to other campus organizations when necessary.
• Answer written and verbal inquiries concerning the department's programs, courses, and policies.
• Design and update the Undergraduate Handbook.
• Track and evaluate student progress in the major.
• Coordinate department 199 research proposals and evaluate student progress in the major.
• Make group presentations at Letters and Science New Student Orientation Sessions.
• Assist in the planning and coordination of the department graduation ceremony.
• Represent the department at related undergraduate counseling meetings and events.

Qualifications

• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with colleagues, faculty, university officials, students, and the public. (Required)
• Demonstrated counseling and communication skills to advise students on course curriculum, procedures, and other concerns. (Required)
• Excellent skill in writing and editing for spelling, punctuation, and grammar to effectively communicate for the intended audience and purpose. (Required)
• Ability to make effective and appropriate oral group presentations. (Required)
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills. (Required)
• Experience in the use of Microsoft Applications. (Required)
• Ability to interact effectively with individuals of diverse social, cultural, economic, and ethnic backgrounds, including foreign students who may experience communication difficulties. (Required)
• Skill in working independently and following through on assignments with minimal direction. (Required)
• Skill in prioritizing assignments when there are changes in workload, assignments, and deadlines. (Required)
• Skill in establishing goals and setting priorities that accurately reflect the relative importance of job responsibilities. (Required)
• Knowledge of University and College of Letters and Science procedures. (Preferred)
• Knowledge of OASIS and student records systems. (Preferred)

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Counseling, or related field and/or equivalent experience/training. (Required)

Pay

UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure, and certifications, among other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common.

Benefits

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Schedule

8 am – 5 pm

Union/Policy Covered: SV-Stdt Svs & Adv Prof (SSAP). Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation. A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.