Student Advisor

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead advisor for the MSW degree, providing academic and administrative support to approximately 350 students.
• Supervise and mentor two junior advisors to ensure high-quality student support services.
• Analyze and communicate complex degree requirements, including concurrent degrees, stipend programs, and international exchange programs.
• Act as the main advisor for the Urban Planning Double Degree program with the Urban School of Sciences Po (Paris).
• Manage student records, degree audits, and academic petitions using student information systems.
• Coordinate departmental events such as orientations, commencements, and conferences, handling all aspects from planning to logistics.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for campus offices regarding student affairs, fellowships, and degree processing.
• Collect, analyze, and report student enrollment, curricular, and alumni data.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of graduate degree requirements, academic policies, and degree progress standards.
• Proven experience using student information systems and degree audit tools.
• Demonstrated experience in supervising and mentoring staff.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills to work effectively with faculty, students, and administrators.
• Experience in event management, including conceptualization, planning, and execution.
• Knowledge of student funding processes, including fellowships, stipends, and award administration.
• Proficiency in data collection and reporting using spreadsheets and databases.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet strict deadlines.

Benefits

• Comprehensive UC benefit package starting on day one.
• Competitive salary range based on experience and qualifications.
• Opportunities for professional growth within a world-class academic institution.

About the Company

UCLA's Department of Social Welfare offers premier graduate programs, including the Master of Social Welfare (MSW) and Ph.D. in Social Welfare. Our faculty and research guide policy makers and shape practice in critical areas such as mental health, aging, and community development. We are committed to empowering disadvantaged communities and providing a rigorous, service-oriented learning environment.