Career Services Coordinator

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The Charlie Dunlop Biological Sciences Student Affairs office provides support and guidance to undergraduates throughout their time at UCI, through direct student advising, program and policy management, and strategic enrollment management. Student Affairs advises Biological Sciences majors on academic requirements, policies, and progress, as well as campus resources and opportunities. Our office is also the primary source of pre-health advising to students from all majors across UCI. The staff coordinate and deliver major advising programming including undergraduate research, student scholarships and recognition, new student advising & orientation, and seminars and workshops; and conducts all administrative responsibilities for BioSci undergraduates, from managing all scheduling and enrollment for the school through degree certification. The office staff also facilitates the BioSci Pre-med Postbacc program, which supports the academic preparation of students pursuing a career change into health professions.

Utilizing a theoretical understanding of career development, advises students / alumni on a full range of career processes, including individual or group advising / coaching, career planning, setting career goals, decision making, and improving job search competencies. Provides a holistic approach to student / alumni career counseling, modifies workshops and presentations as necessary; OR maintains relationships with potential employers, school admissions representatives, and other organizations to establish contacts to meet the career needs of students. Performs independently but may receive guidance in developing new career advising / coaching services and programs.

Required:

• Strong knowledge of career development, counseling process, career coaching techniques, career decision making, and job search techniques.
• Skill in problem identification, crafting and delivering presentations, verbal communication, written communication, and organization skills.
• Ability to work with people from diverse cultures.
• Strong collaborations skills including ability to identify mutually beneficial opportunities and solutions for a variety of partners.
• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• Advanced degree in related area
• 3-5 yearsCareer counseling, academic advising, or related, including strong collaboration and program development experience

Preferred:

• Knowledge of UC programs, career services, employer, alumni, and faculty needs and expectations, recruiting and staffing methods, and employment trends.

Total Rewards

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
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

*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.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• 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 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.

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.