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Job Requisition
Requisition Number:
03012836
Recruitment Open To:
UCD/UCDHS Employees and General Public
Final Filing Date
09-05-2014
Position:
NATIVE AMERICAN STUDIES STUDENT AFFAIRS OFFICER
Payroll Title
STUDENT AFFAIRS OFFICER 3
Salary:
$3,761.92 - $6,771.42/MO
Appointment Description:
100% Fixed; Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 5:00pm
Overtime Eligible:
(FLSA)
Exempt
Union/HEERA Representation:
This position is not represented by a collective bargaining unit
Department:
HART INTERDISCIPLINARY PROGRAM - 040400
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References
Job Summary:
Under general direction of the Department Chair and
Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, provide academic advising
and related support services for Native American Studies and the
Division of Student Affairs.
Responsible for development, planning, implementing and managing
major programs, initiatives and support services. Serve as a senior
staff member in overseeing advising, retention and outreach activities.
Maintain information about a wide variety of campus and community
resources to assist students in the areas of retention, leadership
development and professional development.
Participate on departmental and campus-wide committees as requested.
Collaborate with campus leaders and functions with a high degree of
autonomy. Develop and manage budgetary projections for departmental and
campus wide programs. Hire, train and supervise student assistants
and/or peer advisers.
Physical Demands:
Sit at desk and computer for extended periods of time.
Stoop and reach to retrieve physical files from file shelves at floor level and above.
Lift supplies and materials weighing up to 25 lbs.
Work Environment:
Work flexible schedule including nights and evenings,
usually on short notice or if assigned responsibilities for Residence
Hall Advising Team Program, to meet student and operational needs.
Occasional travel providing own transportation.
May be required to work at Commencement Ceremonies
UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1,
2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of
unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited
on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors,
including parking lots and residential space.
Background Check Required:
This position is a critical
position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent
upon successful completion of background investigation including
criminal history and identity checks.
Yes
Minimum Qualifications:
-Knowledge and experience applying counseling and
guidance techniques to provide academic advising and related services to
undergraduate students at the University/College level.
-Knowledge of academic and administrative organizational structure
within a complex higher education university or college structure
including related programs, and general curricular elements and
structures (e.g., courses, unit prerequisites, majors and minors).
-Knowledge of State and Federal laws concerning confidentiality of student records.
-Skills to understand, interpret and apply rules and philosophy to complex policies, procedures and processes.
-Knowledge and skills to examine and assess college transcripts and compute grade point averages and grade point balances.
-Knowledge of multi-cultural dynamics within a University setting,
and the academic environment and pressures encountered by students at a
major research university, and of the personal and social problems
commonly encountered by college students of all backgrounds.
-Analytical, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills to
analyze situations, initiate solutions and develop guidelines with
coordinating groups and programs, and involving students and student
interactions.
-Interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with
students, parents, faculty, administrators, alumni and community
groups.
-Writing, editing and proofreading skills to compose correspondence and prepare clear and concise summaries.
-Organizational and presentation skills to provide direction in
program planning and implementation; and to make presentations in group
and public forums.
-Computer skills using a personal PC for word processing, spreadsheets, data processing, and presentation activities.
Preferred Qualifications:
-Experience developing, organizing and implementing
educational programs, workshops or seminars to enhance student
development and retention within the Native American student community.
-Experience working with NAS parents, alumni, community groups, and organizations.
-Skills to supervise student staff in a variety of venues and circumstances.
-B.A. degree in Native American Studies, Higher Education Administration, Counseling and Guidance or related fields.
-Experience addressing the financial, emotional, and academic
special needs of students of Native American descent in an institution
of higher learning.
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