Academic Advising Director jobs in Riverside, CA

Under the general direction of the CHASS Assistant Dean of Student Success, the Director of Advising and Enrollment Management has primary responsibility for the management of undergraduate academic advising services in the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences. Duties include, but are not limited to, supervision of academic advisor supervisors as well as the enrollment management supervisor; management and development of advising services; oversight over scheduling and enrollment related duties; and the interpretation, enforcement, and administration of UC, university, and college regulations, policies, and procedures. The Director provides advisement to the Assistant Dean of Student Success and Associate Dean of Student Affairs to ensure the college is actively planning and prepared to meet the requirements of growing enrollment and the needs of our students. The Director acts as a campus-wide resource for student advising related matters within the college, including the Registrar’s office, college partners, the Vice Provost and Dean for Undergraduate Education, and others.

The full salary for this position is $87,300- $163,300 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.

Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Education Requirements

Ability to work effectively with a diverse population of students, staff, and faculty.
Demonstrated leadership experience in strategic planning, program development, and budgeting in order to meet unique challenges and opportunities. Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills.Ability to synthesize disparate information toward the resolution of a complex problem.
Demonstrated, progressively responsible management-level experience.
Knowledge of the applicable federal and state regulations governing areas related to the responsibilities of the position including the Federal Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
Ability to anticipate academic advising program needs. Ability to interpret and administer UC Academic Senate policies. Ability to analyze policies and make alternative recommendations.
Abilities in problem identification, reasoning, ability to develop original ideas to solve problems, persuasion, and leadership.
Skills in monitoring/assessing people, processes or services, to make improvements; project management.
Advanced writing and speaking skills.Ability to communicate in an articulate and effective manner with a wide university audience.
Ability to compile and interpret statistical analyses regarding undergraduate student success.
Advanced knowledge of advising and counseling techniques.
Knowledge of factors that contribute to student retention and timely graduation.
Ability to work with and supervise a diverse staff, balancing individual personnel needs with organizational imperatives.
Skills in social perceptiveness.

Demonstrated skill in using software applications, including spreadsheets, word processing, presentations, and database applications. Knowledge of online student information systems and related.

Minimum seven years academic advising experience. Minimum five years supervisory experience. Knowledge of UCR online student information system (SIS ). Knowledge of UCR Policies and Procedures.

Knowledge of common University-specific computer application programs.

Knowledge of University and departmental principles and procedures involved in risk assessment and evaluating risks as to likelihood and consequences.

In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.

UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.


UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020


UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.


Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019


Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings


UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.

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The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.