Nichols College
and the job listing Expires on January 16, 2026
Overview Under general supervision, independently manage student services for the Chemistry Graduate Program including administrative and financial management, and academic advising and program development. Plan, manage and implement all aspects of the recruitment and admissions process; develop graduate education policies; provide in-depth, wide-ranging and complex academic advising; communicate and develop policies and procedures that ensure compliance with Graduate Studies’ rules, regulations, and deadlines; provide independent analysis, interpretation and administration of numerous and intricate regulations, policies, and operations of Chemistry; oversee retention and various operations for enrolled graduate students; provide proactive advisement, and monitor progress from matriculation through degree conferral; develop, analyze and interpret admission, recruitment, curriculum and advising services policy; engage in regular training and professional development.
Apply By Date January 15, 2026 at 11:59pm
Key Responsibilities
40% – Advising/Counseling
15% – Program Development/Administration
15% – Admissions/Academic Services
10% – Leadership in Policy Development
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in related area and /or equivalent experience / training.
Experience at the University level working with graduate students in a degree-oriented program that includes counseling and guidance techniques to advise and help students resolve academic, social and emotional problems, and to make sensitive referrals.
Analytical skills to evaluate and interpret complex policies and procedures and process data.
Writing skills to compose and edit correspondence, reports, reviews and informational materials to correspond with applicants, faculty, students, student services offices and off-campus agencies and organizations.
Leadership skills to advocate for and guide graduate programs toward their stated mission.
Skills to create and manage budgets and assemble statistical reports.
Interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with diverse populations on and off campus at all levels.
Organizational skills to manage multiple priorities in a complex work environment, meet deadlines, and work productively under pressure despite frequent interruptions.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience using BANNER; experience with confidential student records and other sensitive materials or information.
Knowledge and skills with the Instructional Planning and Administration (IPA) system, on-line course scheduling and on-line statistical data reports (DESII).
Knowledge of campus academic, student and community services and resources.
Position Information
Salary or Pay Range: $56,000/yr. – $99,400/yr.
Salary Frequency: Monthly
Salary Grade: 142
UC Job Title: STDT SVC ADVISOR 3 SV
UC Job Code: 005156
Number of Positions: 1
Percentage of Time: 100%
Shift (Work Schedule): Monday – Friday, 8:00AM – 5:00PM
Location: Davis, CA
Union Representation: SV
Benefits Eligible: Yes
This position is hybrid (mix of on-site and remote work)
Equal Opportunity Employer 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.
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Overview Under general supervision, independently manage student services for the Chemistry Graduate Program including administrative and financial management, and academic advising and program development. Plan, manage and implement all aspects of the recruitment and admissions process; develop graduate education policies; provide in-depth, wide-ranging and complex academic advising; communicate and develop policies and procedures that ensure compliance with Graduate Studies’ rules, regulations, and deadlines; provide independent analysis, interpretation and administration of numerous and intricate regulations, policies, and operations of Chemistry; oversee retention and various operations for enrolled graduate students; provide proactive advisement, and monitor progress from matriculation through degree conferral; develop, analyze and interpret admission, recruitment, curriculum and advising services policy; engage in regular training and professional development.
Apply By Date January 15, 2026 at 11:59pm
Key Responsibilities
40% – Advising/Counseling
15% – Program Development/Administration
15% – Admissions/Academic Services
10% – Leadership in Policy Development
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in related area and /or equivalent experience / training.
Experience at the University level working with graduate students in a degree-oriented program that includes counseling and guidance techniques to advise and help students resolve academic, social and emotional problems, and to make sensitive referrals.
Analytical skills to evaluate and interpret complex policies and procedures and process data.
Writing skills to compose and edit correspondence, reports, reviews and informational materials to correspond with applicants, faculty, students, student services offices and off-campus agencies and organizations.
Leadership skills to advocate for and guide graduate programs toward their stated mission.
Skills to create and manage budgets and assemble statistical reports.
Interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with diverse populations on and off campus at all levels.
Organizational skills to manage multiple priorities in a complex work environment, meet deadlines, and work productively under pressure despite frequent interruptions.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience using BANNER; experience with confidential student records and other sensitive materials or information.
Knowledge and skills with the Instructional Planning and Administration (IPA) system, on-line course scheduling and on-line statistical data reports (DESII).
Knowledge of campus academic, student and community services and resources.
Position Information
Salary or Pay Range: $56,000/yr. – $99,400/yr.
Salary Frequency: Monthly
Salary Grade: 142
UC Job Title: STDT SVC ADVISOR 3 SV
UC Job Code: 005156
Number of Positions: 1
Percentage of Time: 100%
Shift (Work Schedule): Monday – Friday, 8:00AM – 5:00PM
Location: Davis, CA
Union Representation: SV
Benefits Eligible: Yes
This position is hybrid (mix of on-site and remote work)
Equal Opportunity Employer 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.
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