University of California San Diego
Location
La Jolla, CA | United States
Job description
UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment : Apply by 2/23/24 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.
Special Selection Applicants : Apply by 3/5/24. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.
The Department of Psychology (/) consistently ranks among the top experimental psychology programs in the country. Currently there are 32 faculty, 5 research faculty, 30 staff and 80 graduate students.
Using skills as an experienced Student Services professional, provides the full range of student services within the Psychology Department, and with collaborating departments. Independently advises students and resolves student services-related issues on the full range of academic issues inherent within the organization. Advises faculty and management on a variety of student issues. Works with the department's, school's, and college's management to recommend changes to policies, practices, and procedures. Guidance on issues requiring in-depth knowledge of specialized programs is provided by offices specializing in those fields, e.g., the financial aid office, graduate division, or student learning center, OR by the chair / dean and faculty of the department / school / college. Manages funds for student programs.
The Student Affairs Manager in Psychology is responsible and accountable for the overall development, coordination and management of all programmatic activities related to Psychology Department's graduate program (PhD) and undergraduate programs (BA, BS including joint majors with other units, minors) and the newly established undergraduate minor and graduate MA programs in the Computational Social Science program. Duties include the management of: curriculum and programs, advising, admissions, outreach and recruitment, scheduling, registration, and staffing of instructional programs. Provide statistical analysis for the department on graduate and undergraduate matters. Responsible for outreach activities, programs and development efforts including: identification of fellowships and scholarships, internship and employment opportunities. Identify and strategically develop financial support for graduate and undergraduate programs. Responsible for the planning, management, hiring and coordination of student support to include Graduate Student Researchers, TA funds, Fellowships, Block Grant Allocations and other fund sources, and independently manage these funds as well graduate travel, outreach and enrichment funds. The incumbent is also responsible for the management of Student Affairs including: supervision, process re-engineering and automation, training, workload distribution, and the technological infrastructure of the unit.
Demonstrated experience in a Student Affairs Operation, advising and counseling. Demonstrated experience with and theoretical knowledge of graduate and undergraduate students and curriculum administration; fiscal; personnel; and external relations. Working knowledge of advising and counseling techniques. Ability to analyze policies and procedures and advise students, faculty, administrators and others about requirements.
Demonstrated understanding of the philosophy of quality service and group process, with proven aptitude for working as part of a team.
Sophisticated knowledge of student information systems related systems and the technology services required for office operations.
Knowledge of systems; grading, transcript, and diploma production; student academic records management; document management systems; verification of enrollment; graduation and commencement; student fees, fee assessment and refunds; information/communication services and publications; and Curriculum, Course Scheduling, and Classroom Management.
Demonstrated experience in a supervisory role including responsibility for hiring, delegating, directing work, training, evaluating performance, disciplining, and resolving complaints. Ability to adjust to shifting priorities and work under short deadline situations while maintaining composure.
Strong, demonstrated fiscal/accounting skills. Demonstrated experience with and knowledge of finance, general accounting practices, business management, fund accounting, audit trails, and use of cost-centers
Ability in problem identification and reasoning. Strong analytical, inductive and deductive reasoning skills. Strong demonstrated problem-solving skills. Ability to
About University of California San Diego
UC San Diego is an academic powerhouse and economic engine, recognized as one of the top 8 public universities by U.S. News and World Report. Innovation is central to who we are and what we do. Here, students learn that knowledge isn't just acquired in the classroom - life is their laboratory. UC San Diego's rich academic portfolio includes six undergraduate colleges, five academic divisions and five graduate and professional schools. The university's award-winning scholars are experts at the forefront of their fields with an impressive track record for achieving scientific, medical and technological breakthroughs.
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