UC San Diego is a prestigious educational institution that focuses on advancing the field of Data Science. The Data Science Undergraduate Academic Advisor will support the multi-disciplinary undergraduate Data Science Program by providing academic advising, managing curriculum planning, and coordinating various departmental programs and events.

Responsibilities

• Participating in the short- and long-term planning for the degree program and the curriculum
• Academic advising
• Managing petitions and enrollment requests
• Student outreach
• Conducting degree checks
• Coordinating department programs and events
• Providing guidance to students, faculty, and campus partners on departmental academic regulations
• Evaluating transcripts of transfer students for course equivalencies and applicability to the Data Science degree requirements
• Providing advising for majors, minors, and double majors
• Initiating and following-through on various forms related to academic programs: petitions, grade changes, course approvals, minors, Education Abroad etc
• Initiating resolution on problematic petitions and forms
• Updating degree audits
• Working closely with the undergraduate colleges, Financial Aid and Scholarships Office, University Extension, International Center, Registrar's Office, Student Business Services and other academic departments
• Identifying students experiencing academic, emotional, financial, or personal difficulties
• Referring students to faculty advisors, undergraduate colleges, Counseling and Psychological Services, Office of Students with Disabilities, Career Services, Student Financial Aid, and other resources on campus as appropriate
• Participating in the development, planning and implementation of student outreach and retention events with industry
• Creating informational materials including departmental web pages or student communications
• Coordinating Triton Day Days, New Student Orientation, and student mixers

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• Knowledge of advising and counseling techniques
• Proven experience in effectively counseling college student population to assist them in meeting educational, academic, and career goals
• Strong writing skills to independently compose correspondence, informational material, and web page content using correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, composition, text editing, and proofreading skills
• Skills in service orientation, organization, active listening, and critical thinking
• Demonstrated strong organizational skills
• Ability to gather and synthesize large amounts of complex data to generate reports and make recommendations
• Knowledge of University-specific computer application programs and pertinent databases
• Demonstrated skill in using standard and specialized office computer technology (email, database systems, spreadsheet, word processing and internet), and a commitment to regularly update and maintain technology skills
• Demonstrated record management experience
• Proven skill in developing and maintaining accurate, organized records, files and filing systems

Company Overview

• UC San Diego Extension is an online research university for community leaders and professionals. It was founded in 1966, and is headquartered in La Jolla, California, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is

Company H1B Sponsorship

• UC San Diego has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 308 in 2025, 261 in 2024, 232 in 2023, 223 in 2022, 131 in 2021, 105 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.