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Overview:
Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot.Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.
To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.
The newly established UC Irvine Wen School of Population & Public Health is dedicated to the achievement of health equity for all populations through teaching, research, service and public health practice locally and globally. Championing the principles of evidence-based public health science, the program aspires to understand and impact population level social, biological and environmental determinants of health and well-being.Drawing from the diverse expertise of its faculty, it aims to educate the future workforce of California and beyond through exceptional programs and experiential learning opportunities.
Responsibilities:
Under the general supervision of the Director of Student Affairs, the Student Support Coordinator will provide support and programmatic activities focused on student wellness, self-care, life and coping skills, for Public Health undergraduate majors, specifically underrepresented, first-generation, veteran, and our female populations.Meet with and support students in distress or experiencing extenuating circumstances while utilizing basic counseling skills to assess students’ needs. Establish clear learning outcomes for all programs and methods to measure achievement of all outcomes.
Assist with various Public Health events and activities. Advise undergraduates about applicable procedures and assist with the interpretation of University policies and procedures. Works independently under general supervision.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Advanced knowledge of advising and counseling techniques.
- Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
- Interpersonal skills.
- Multicultural competencies; ability to work with diverse populations.
- Ability in problem identification and reasoning; ability to develop original ideas to solve problems, persuasion, leadership.
- Skills in monitoring / assessing people, processes or services, to make improvements.
- Ability to identify unique challenges facing underrepresented populations, i.e. first-generation, low-income, veteran, and female students.
- 3 years of experience working with young adults (high school to college aged) in an education setting or other helping field, i.e. social work, counseling, etc.
Preferred:
- Skills in project management, social perceptiveness to be aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
- Master's degree in Education, Social Work, MFT, Counseling, etc.
Total Compensation
In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks.Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.
Conditions of Employment:
The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:
- Background Check and Live Scan
- Legal Right to work in the United States
- Vaccination Policies
- Smoking and Tobacco Policy
- Drug Free Environment
- California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
- E-Verify
- Pre-Placement Health Evaluation
Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php
Closing Statement:
The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.
For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.
For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.
We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.