Masters of Engineering (M.Eng) Program Graduate Advisor (Hybrid) - University of California, Irvine

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.

Founded in 1965, the Samueli School of Engineering educates approximately 5,000 students (4,000 undergraduates and 1,000 graduates) with an integrative approach that blends fundamentals, research and hands-on experience. The School's aim is to unleash innovation, create opportunities and inspire ingenuity. The School's faculty members are leaders in their disciplines who have achieved worldwide recognition for their research and dedicated teaching. The School includes six academic departments and broad range of associated research and administrative units. Under the leadership of the Dean, the School pursues research that is timely, socially responsible and cutting edge, and works in partnership with industry, state, and federal agencies to promote the transfer of research to applications that benefit society.

https://engineering.uci.edu/

The UCI Samueli School of Engineering's Master of Engineering (M.Eng) degree goes beyond technical training and prepares its graduates for employment in industry. It equips students to maximize career opportunities as technical leaders. In addition to advanced specialized technical training, the UCI M.Eng program focuses on engineering leadership and entrepreneurship, applicable hands-on learning, and team-oriented capstone projects. The program prepares students to become leaders, whether technical managers in large and small companies or entrepreneurs starting their own enterprises.

https://meng.eng.uci.edu/

Reporting to the Masters of Engineering (M.Eng) Program Director, the M.Eng Graduate Advisor is responsible for providing a number of student services supporting the M.Eng Program and its students. The position advises prospective students about academic preparation, appropriateness of program relative to student goals, and program, school and university policies. Implements outreach initiatives with targeted institutions and organizations. Provides support to the program with faculty/instructor related request work, student financial aid options, organization policy and procedure information. Coordinates student orientations, onboarding, and general campus resource guidance. Maintenance and updates Grad Database, website, and social media; creation; creation, maintenance, and distribution of program marketing material and/or communications. Develops, coordinates, and implements student events and supports the unit with a number of other duties. Provides advice and assistance to students on degree progress and major requirements as well as an alternative academic options and scheduling maters.

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 $58,600- $69,150 (Hourly).


Required:

• Skills in judgment and decision-making, problem solving, identifying measures of system performance and the actions to improve performance.
• Ability to stay current with admissions guidelines and process, and translate this to the complexities of various scenarios.
• Working knowledge of admissions, recruiting and counseling process in a University environment.
• Ability to use initiative and discretion in dealing with students and prospective students during recruitment.
• Experience in analyzing written materials such as academic records and personal essays to determine patterns, tendencies and relationships.
• Skill in working with a personal computer; working knowledge of Microsoft Office software such as Outlook, Word, Excel and Access.
• Skills in service orientation, organization, active listening, and critical thinking.
• Strong skills in project and event management.
• Knowledge of University processes and procedures. Understanding of University rules and regulations.
• Working knowledge of advising and counseling techniques in University environment.
• Knowledge of University-specific computer application programs and knowledge of University and departmental principles and procedures involved in risk assessment and evaluating risks as to likelihood and consequences.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills. Ability to make group presentations to convey information on a variety of topics.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively and diplomatically with applicants and various stakeholders.
• Multicultural competencies; ability to work with diverse populations.
• Knowledge of complex U.S. visa and immigration procedures, compliance issues, and employment eligibility / authorization for international students and scholars.
• Ability in problem identification and reasoning; ability to develop original ideas to solve problems. Must be able to work independently and follow through on assignments with limited direction.
• 4-6 years Providing a wide range of student services Required

Special Conditions:

• • Ability to work occasional evening and week-end hours • Occasional local travel, and ability to use own transportation

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:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

*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.

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

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine 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.

For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.

For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

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 (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.