Student Program Advisor

🇺🇸 Irvine, California 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $29 - $51 per Hour 💻 Academic Advising 🗓️ November 10th, 2026

Research Mentoring

Edtech.com's Summary

University of California - Irvine is hiring a Student Program Advisor. The role is in the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP), where the advisor guides undergraduates toward faculty-mentored research and creative projects in any discipline, working under the program director. The advisor also runs workshops on getting involved in research and presenting results, and promotes the undergraduate research community across campus.

Highlights

Advise undergraduates individually and in groups on identifying their research interests and finding a faculty mentor to supervise their projects under university policies.
Design and lead workshops that teach students how to get involved in research and how to present their work effectively, both orally and in writing.
Develop and carry out marketing and outreach activities that promote an undergraduate research community at UCI.
Partner with other programs and offices in the same division to build activities that connect research opportunities with their student services.
Apply student success advising skills and knowledge of learning theories, learning styles, and academic support models to support students in a research university setting.
May supervise student employees, and works both as part of a team and independently on program presentations.
Bachelor's degree in a related area or equivalent experience, plus three to five years of experience advising students and developing programs in higher education.
Strong communication and presentation skills for small and large groups, along with proficiency in databases, spreadsheets, and web-based systems.
Pay range of $29.47 to $50.69 per hour for a full-time, 100 percent in-person position with some flexibility.