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Physics is a prominent, highly-ranked, and research-intensive department at UC San Diego, with 400+ employees, annual expenditures of roughly $30M, annual course enrollment in the 13-15K range, and over 140K square feet of space in 8 campus buildings. Research and instructional activity occurs over an unusually broad range of disciplinary areas, including: astrophysics & astronomy, atomic/molecular physics, biophysics, condensed matter physics, controlled fusion & plasma physics, elementary particle physics, nanoscience, and nonlinear dynamics. Physics houses CAN (the Center for Advanced Nancoscience), a center that focuses on advanced materials and nanophysics, and has close ties to CASS (the Center for Astrophysics and Space Sciences), an organized research unit that supports both space- and ground-based research in astrophysics and space sciences.

Research activity occurs both on-campus and in multiple off-campus locations, including: U.S. National Laboratories such as Argonne, Lawrence Livermore, and LANL (Los Alamos National Lab); observatories throughout the world; Antarctica; and the Large Hadron Collider at CERN (the European Organization for Nuclear Research) in Switzerland. Research collaborations frequently involve other U.S. and international universities, National Labs, research institutes such as The Scripps Research Institute and the Salk Institute; and/or companies such as SAIC and General Atomics. Sponsored research activities are funded by 40-50 different funding agencies, including NSF, NIH, DOE, DOD, and AFOSR, and include complex multi-disciplinary, multi-institutional, and multi-PI awards. Sponsored project expenditures run about $20M/year.

Instruction occurs at multiple levels. The doctoral program has a flexible and broad-based curriculum which leads to a Ph.D. in Physics or Physics/Biophysics, with optional specializations in Computational Science or Quantitative Biology. With nearly 600 Physics majors, the undergraduate major program is one of the most productive in the nation. Students may obtain B.S. degrees with optional specializations in Astrophysics, Biophysics, Computational Physics, Earth Sciences, or Materials Physics, or B.A. degrees with an optional specialization in Secondary Education. A special 5-year integrated program leading to a B.S./M.S. in Materials Physics is also available. Lower division courses allow students to satisfy their general education requirements and serve as foundational courses for students majoring in the sciences and engineering.

Applies professional Student Services concepts. Provides varied student services to students, faculty, and department / school / college management. Works on moderately complex issues. Receives assistance on more complex issues.

Primarily responsible for the overall coordination and administration of the graduate admissions process in the Department of Physics. Works closely with the Faculty Graduate Admissions Committee and the Division of Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs in all matters that pertain to graduate admissions. Advises prospective students regarding all aspects of the admissions process and communicates with students about their admissions status. Creates and disseminates publicity material to advertise the program globally. Plans and organizes the annual Open House recruitment event for admitted students and assists with the planning of the annual fall orientation for new graduate students. Provides general advising support to the Graduate Program Advisors and performs a variety of complex support functions for Student Affairs. Requires solid judgement, initiative and attention to detail.

• Experience and knowledge of student advising and counseling techniques.

• Knowledge of University college system and policies and procedures.

• Knowledge of University-specific computer application programs and pertinent databases.

• Knowledge of University processes and procedures.

• Understanding of University rules and regulations.

• Demonstrated skill to use computers and various software to include spreadsheets, database, word processors, and online and/or web-based applications.

• Skill in maintaining/supplying accurate records for a large volume of data.

• Interpersonal skills.

• Multicultural competencies; ability to work with diverse populations.

• Skills in service orientation, organization, active listening, and critical thinking.

• Ability in problem identification and reasoning.

• Ability to multi-task; verbal and written communication skills.

• Demonstrated experience in a high-volume, team oriented customer service environment.

• Accuracy and attention to detail.

• Skills in service orientation, organization, active listening, critical thinking.

• Ability to multi-task, balancing multiple, often conflicting, priorities with deadline constraints and numerous interruptions.

• Ability in problem identification, reasoning.

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

• Multicultural competencies; ability to work with diverse populations.

• Excellent organizational skills and initiative in suggesting improved ways of organizing materials and streamlining processes.

• Interpersonal skills to work with staff, faculty, and students.

• Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

• Job offer is contingent on clear Background Check.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $37,900 - $85,300 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $18.15 - $40.85

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

Job offer is contingent on successful engagement in the UC COVID-19 Vaccination program (fully vaccinated with documented proof or approved exception/deferral).

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