Graduate Advisor and Department Analyst

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82258

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Santa Cruz

Full / Part Time

Full Time

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JOB POSTING

• The nature of this position requires an in-person, on-campus presence during the academic year. In time, 1-2 days of remote work per week may be considered. Summers (mid-June to mid-Sept) may be mostly remote.

HOW TO APPLY

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INITIAL REVIEW DATE (IRD)

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The IRD for this job is : 01-06-2026

ABOUT UC SANTA CRUZ

UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the experience of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university. It's known as an unconventional place where innovation and experimentation is part of the campus's DNA. That playful, bold spirit still thrives today, all on a campus renowned as among the most beautiful in the world.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

The Politics Graduate Program at UC Santa Cruz studies politics through historical, philosophical, cultural, conceptual and other perspectives - in addition to the scientific approaches that are customary in the U.S. discipline of political science. The small size of the program encourages close interactions among the 20 faculty and 30 doctoral students.

The Politics Department is the administrative home to the Legal Studies Program, including curriculum / scheduling and events. Politics Department and other affiliated faculty, including lecturers with offices in Crown and Merrill, are supported by the faculty service centers.

More information can be found at : https : / / politics.ucsc.edu /

JOB SUMMARY

Administrative support of graduate program, including admissions, academic advising, financials and student employment. Event coordination, purchasing, reimbursement and travel processing. Oversight of faculty service center, equipment, and student workers. Politics and Legal Studies lecture pool management and hiring. Interpret and apply university policies. Provide backup to the Department Manager, as needed.

APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

Budgeted Salary : $71,200.00 - $82,100.00 / Annually. Salary commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience.

Under California law, the University of California, Santa Cruz is required to post a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. The salary shown above is the budgeted amount the University reasonably expects to pay and the salary extended should not exceed this posted amount.

Benefits Level Eligibility : Full benefits

Schedule Information :

Employee Classification : Career appointment

Job End Date : None

Work Location : UC Santa Cruz Main Campus

Union Representation : Student Services and Advising Professionals (SSAP) - SV Union

Job Code Classification : 004575 (STDT SVC ADVISOR 3) - Grade 19

Travel : Never or Rarely

JOB DUTIES

60% - Graduate Program Coordination and Advising

40% - Department Analyst

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

MISCONDUCT DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENT

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy

SAFETY STATEMENT

All UCSC employees must understand and follow job safety procedures, attend required health and safety training, proactively promote safety at work, and promptly report actual and potential accidents and injuries.

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (the Clery Act), the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (ASFSR) is available at : https : / / chancellor.ucsc.edu / annual-security-reports / .

This report is published by October 1st of each year and includes current institutional policies and procedures concerning campus safety and security; fire safety and evacuation policies; sexual misconduct and relationship violence reporting and response protocols; and crime and fire statistics for the three previous calendar years. A paper copy of the ASFSR is available upon request by contacting the UCSC Police Department at 114 Carriage House Rd., Santa Cruz, CA 95064, or by calling 831-459-2231 Ext. 1.

EEO / AA

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy .

It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.