University of California, Riverside Hiring for Education Abroad Program Advisor Job at Riverside, CA Full Time

Under general supervision of the Assistant Provost, the Education Abroad Program Advisor will provide general office support, student advising, event planning, and marketing and outreach activities for the Education Abroad Office. Education Abroad programs include the Faculty-Led Education Abroad Program (FLEAP), UC Education Abroad Program (UCEAP), and Opportunities Abroad Program (OAP).

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is eight weeks after their first date of employment.

This is a 2-year career appointment with the possibility of an extension.

The budgeted hourly range for this position is $22.89 – $26.87.

Education Requirements

Knowledge of advising and counseling techniques.
Skills in service orientation, organization, active listening, and critical thinking.
Multicultural competencies; ability to work with diverse populations.
Ability in problem identification and reasoning.
Ability to multi-task; verbal and written communication skills.
Interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of international program models.
Must be proficient with Windows, Mac OS X, iOS, and/or Android operating systems.
Must be proficient with Microsoft Office applications, such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Must be proficient with Google Drive applications, such as Docs and Sheets.
Attention to detail, excellent time management, and organizational skills.

Understanding of University rules and regulations.

Knowledge of University processes and procedures.

Knowledge of University-specific computer application programs and pertinent databases.

Basic knowledge of student immigration and visa processes pertaining to international students and scholars.

Strong visual sense, creative flair, out-of-the-box thinking. Familiarity with UCR brand guidelines.

Ability to work independently as well as in a team.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with competing deadlines.

Cross-cultural sensitivity and willingness to learn.

High energy, creative, and out-of-the-box thinking.

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.

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.