The Graduate Student Affairs Officer serves as a key member of the Department of Social Medicine, Population & Public Health (SMPPH) within the UC Riverside School of Medicine, supporting the success of students throughout the Master of Public Health (MPH) program. This position provides comprehensive student services in the areas of recruitment, admissions, academic advising, program administration, student engagement, practicum coordination, and graduation. Working collaboratively with faculty, staff, campus partners, and community organizations, the incumbent helps deliver an outstanding graduate student experience while ensuring compliance with University policies and supporting the School of Medicine's mission to educate the next generation of public health leaders dedicated to improving the health and well-being of diverse communities. Special Instructions to Applicants A cover letter is required as part of the application package. Applications submitted without a cover letter will not be considered. This position is expected to work on-site during the six-month probationary period. Upon successful completion of probation and based on operational needs, the position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement consisting of three days on-site and two days remote per week. Hybrid work arrangements are subject to departmental approval and may be modified based on business needs. The full salary range for Graduate Student Affairs Advisor position is $54,183.60 - $91,350.00. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $72,766.80 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.
degree
Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
Required
experience
2 - 4 years of related experience.
Required
Ability to work occasional evenings and/or weekends for special events and programs.
required
Required
Demonstrated organization and prioritization skills necessary to meet daily, weekly and monthly deadlines. 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. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to interpret and apply federal, state and UC regulations pertaining to student records and confidentiality, including the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Ability to maintain strict confidentiality. Excellent writing skills to produce spreadsheets, reports, instructional brochures, booklets, handout materials, and various forms of communication including promotional information, website content, announcements, correspondence, etc. Strong computer proficiency in MS Office applications, online business systems and online student information systems. Demonstrated experience working in a student information/records system. Ability to multi-task; verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills. Working knowledge of advising and counseling techniques. Ability in problem identification and reasoning; ability to develop original ideas to solve problems. Multicultural competencies; ability to work with diverse populations. Skills in judgment and decision-making, problem solving, identifying measures of system performance and the actions to improve performance.
Ability to interpret and apply federal, state and UC regulations pertaining to student records and confidentiality, including the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
Required
