DESCRIPTION

Sociology studies societies and human groups: their composition, organization, culture, and development. It combines scientific and humanistic methods to investigate a subject that is both relevant and broad-ranging from social interaction in everyday life to social changes taking place on a global scale. UCSD's Department of Sociology offers an innovative undergraduate program that covers the breadth of the discipline while giving students opportunities to specialize in areas of their choice, to conduct independent research, and to participate in an Honors Program. The department also encourages students to study abroad and to take courses in other humanities and social science departments in order to expand their perspective on sociological topics.

The Graduate Coordinator for the Department of Sociology is responsible for all aspects of the department graduate program which consists of approximately 55 registered and 20 unregistered graduate students. Responsibilities include counseling students; analyzing, interpreting and implementing departmental and university broadly defined policies; participating as a member of the department Graduate Program Committee, Graduate Admissions Committee, and Teaching & Scheduling Committee; and coordinating publicity for the graduate program in various venues. The Graduate Coordinator maintains admission, financial, and program files on all graduate students and serves as the liaison between the department and Graduate Division, campuswide graduate student affairs units/departments, and the community. They make recommendations to the Chair, MSO, Graduate Program Director, Graduate Program Committee, Graduate Admissions Committee and Science Studies Program Advisor on matters related to Sociology Graduate Affairs.

• Please submit a cover letter along with a resume for a complete application.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Familiarity with college/university academic advising & counseling.

• Knowledge of advising and counseling techniques.

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

• Knowledge of University processes and procedures.

• Understanding of University rules and regulations.

• Interpersonal skills. Skilled at negotiating conflicts among staff, faculty and students. Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to represent UCSD appropriately to internal and external constituents

• 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 assess problems and skill to identify logical solutions. Creativity to analyze and solve unusual and new problems in ways that establish effective and efficient procedures. Strong analytical, inductive and deductive reasoning skills.

• Ability to multi-task; verbal and written communication skills. Ability to write concisely, persuasively, and in summary form. Skill to compose, edit and proofread narrative sections of printed information. Ability to express verbally one’s position, plan of action, evaluation or interpretation in a professional, concise, and courteous manner. Strong verbal, written and electronic communication skills that facilitate professional and effective interaction with a diverse population.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Offer is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.