Director of Undergraduate Advising and Policy (STDT ADVISOR MGR 1)

Under the general direction of the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs, the Director of Undergraduate Advising and Policy in the Graduate School of Management (GSM) provides strategic and operational leadership for undergraduate academic advising and advising-related policy. The Director is responsible for the development, implementation, assessment, and continuous improvement of best practices in undergraduate academic advising and student support.

The Director participates in strategic planning discussions and efforts related to undergraduate education in GSM by contributing advising, enrollment, and policy expertise to faculty- and dean-led planning and decision-making. The Director supports undergraduate program planning through collaboration on enrollment management, course scheduling, lecturer staffing coordination, and classroom logistics.

The position has primary responsibility for the daily leadership, management, and delivery of comprehensive academic advising services in the BAO, ensuring high-quality, student-centered support aligned with the School's mission and institutional goals. The Director leads the advising team in interpreting and applying complex Academic Senate, University, and School policies and regulations related to undergraduate education, advising, and degree progress. In consultation with appropriate faculty and administrators, the Director supports decisions related to course planning and scheduling, academic intervention, dismissal, readmission, schedule adjustments, and other student-specific academic matters. In collaboration with the Associate Dean, the Director develops and implements advising policies, procedures, and requirements to optimize the delivery of academic advising and support services. Consistent with the BAO mission, the Director ensures the delivery of ongoing, individualized, and holistic advising designed to promote student retention, academic progress, and timely graduation.

The Director supports faculty governance and Academic Senate bodies by providing advising-related analysis, policy interpretation, and implementation support, and ensures practices are in compliance with university, campus, and school policies and regulations. The role includes coordinating and supporting undergraduate program assessment activities, including AACSB accreditation and self-study preparation, and serving as a key source of information and guidance on advising and student academic matters for campus partners, central administration, and other colleges.

The Director acts as a key liaison for GSM undergraduate initiatives and events, represents GSM advising and student support perspectives in campus-wide discussions related to undergraduate education, and participates actively on committees and councils related to undergraduate student success, advising best practices, and student services. The Director represents GSM undergraduate programs on advising- and student-support related matters in public forums, responds on behalf of the School to inquiries or complaints from the public, evaluates and certifies completion of degree requirements, and provides oversight for student academic peer advisors. The Director serves as the primary staff liaison for undergraduate advising and student academic matters with campus offices including, but not limited to: Student Conduct and Integrity, Counseling Services, Services for International Students and Scholars, Retention Centers, Undergraduate Admissions, Student Community Centers (e.g., CCC, LGBTQIA, SRRC), and other offices housed under Student Affairs. The role includes close collaboration with campus partners to deliver pre-arrival advising services, including summer programs and communications for incoming students, and to design and implement Orientation and Welcome Programs for first-year, transfer, international, and Educational Opportunity Program students. In the absence of the Associate Dean, the Director assumes delegated authority and responsibility for the effective delivery of GSM undergraduate advising and student support services.

Apply By Date

April 16, 2026 at 11:59pm

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position

• Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training
• Five years of experience applying advanced holistic academic advising/guidance techniques to serve undergraduates in an accredited institution of higher education.
• Five years of experience with general curricular elements and structures (e.g., courses, units, prerequisites, majors and minors), teaching planning and enrollment management, and with rules and regulations governing undergraduate education established at varying levels of faculty oversight (e.g., Davis Academic Senate and School Faculty Assemblies).
• Five years of experience demonstrating problem solving skills to identify and document patterns of undergraduate student academic needs and develop strategies and programs to successfully meet those needs at an accredited institution of higher education.
• Advanced organizational and planning skills to set work priorities under pressure of deadlines.
• Effective interpersonal and public communication and listening skills to interact positively and cooperatively with students, parents, faculty, administrators, staff and the general public. Strong in both written and oral presentations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five years of experience working directly with faculty to refine undergraduate regulations, academic advising policies and procedures and curriculum planning.
• Experience using multicultural and student development theories in advising within an academic environment including awareness of pressures encountered by students of all backgrounds at a major research university.
• Experience working at a UC, and UC Davis in particular, in undergraduate academic advising.
• Knowledge of the academic environment and pressures encountered by students at a major research university, including students from under-represented groups and from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
• Knowledge of university, federal and state policies and laws regarding privacy of information and confidentiality of student records.
• Skills to extract from complex situations those elements of greatest relevance, especially verifiable data and metrics, and present that information succinctly to aid in program and school-wide decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• 50% - Leadership and Advising Operations
• 20% - School/Campus Committee Participation and Support
• 15% - Curriculum and Course Planning
• 10% - Management and Supervision
• 5% - Advising

Department Overview

The UC Davis Graduate School of Management is consistently ranked among the premier business schools in the United States and internationally. The principal goal of the School's programs is to produce graduates who have the ability, knowledge and motivation to perform effectively as leaders in business. The GSM has offered undergraduate minors for more than two decades and launched a new Business Major in Fall 2025. Academic Advisor positions have substantial delegated authority from the Academic Senate and the Dean that they independently exercise within broad policy and procedural parameters established by the Business Major Program Committee and the GSM Faculty. They play the lead role in the delivery of academic advising services for students and collaborate with appropriate campus partners to deliver services. The academic advisors help students develop academic competency within the University system; guide students in course and major selection; teach self-evaluation of academic success; and help students interpret and understand policies. The academic advisors develop a support network for students that include awareness of, and access to, the academic and personal resources (tutoring, counseling, etc.) on the campus and in the community; assist students in pursuing exceptions to policies; and, engage in solving complicated problems including those that require referrals to psychological counseling and long term follow up. The academic advisors are also responsible for working with the faculty of the GSM on governance, curriculum, and other matters of undergraduate education. The academic advisors have a prominent role carrying out those activities. The academic advisors work with the appropriate campus partners to develop electronic tools for monitoring both progress toward a degree and quality of advising, and provide appropriate referrals to support general student wellbeing.

POSITION INFORMATION

• Salary or Pay Range: $85,500/yr. - $157,300/yr. (Dept. budgeted range: $85,500/yr. - $108,000/yr. Commensurate with experience)
• Salary Frequency: Annual
• Salary Grade: Grade 23
• UC Job Title: STDT ADVISOR MGR 1
• UC Job Code: 000313
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Staff: Career
• Percentage of Time: 100%
• Shift (Work Schedule): Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm
• Location: Davis, CA
• Union Representation: 99 - Non-Represented (PPSM)
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• This position is hybrid (mix of on-site and remote work)

Benefits

Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility rules by visiting either our handy Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees and our Benefits Page.

If you are represented by a union, benefits are negotiated between the University of California (UC) and your union and finalized in a contract. Read your bargaining unit's employment contract, stay abreast of current negotiations and learn about collective bargaining at UC: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/index.html

• High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
• UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
• Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
• Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
• WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
• On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
• Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
• Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here

Physical Demands

• Standing - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Walking - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Sitting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 26-50 lbs - Never 0 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying over 50 lbs - Never 0 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs - Never 0 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs - Never 0 Hours
• Bending/Stooping - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Twisting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Never 0 Hours
• Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Environmental Demands

• Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes - Never 0 Hours
• Loud noise levels - Never 0 Hours
• Marked changes in humidity or temperature - Never 0 Hours
• Microwave/Radiation - Never 0 Hours
• Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment - Never 0 Hours
• Extreme Temperatures - Never 0 Hours
• Uneven Surfaces or Elevations - Never 0 Hours

Mental Demands

• Sustained attention and concentration - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Complex problem solving/reasoning - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Ability to organize & prioritize - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Communication skills - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Numerical skills - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Constant Interaction - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Customer/Patient Contact - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Work Environment

• UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.
• Work flexible schedule including evenings and weekends with varied lunch hours to meet operational needs.

Special Requirements - Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position

• This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment
• This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures and training requirements

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.

A Culture of Opportunity and Belonging

At UC Davis, we're committed to solving life's most urgent challenges and building a healthier, more resilient world. We believe in growing through every challenge, continually striving to improve, and welcoming new perspectives that strengthen our community. We recognize that a vibrant and innovative organization values both individual strengths and shared purpose. The best ideas often emerge when people with different experiences come together.

As you consider joining UC Davis, we invite you to explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education. We believe you belong here. The University of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

To view the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

Because we want you to feel seen and valued, our recruitment process at UC Davis supports openness and authenticity. Research shows that some individuals hesitate to apply unless they meet every qualification. You may be an excellent fit for this role-or the next one. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every listed requirement. #YouBelongHere

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