The Graduate Affairs Officer in the Department of Mathematics at UC Irvine has independent responsibility for the full range of administration of the graduate student affairs unit. This staff member acts as the primary point of contact for faculty, staff, students, Dean's office and central administrative units regarding graduate program/student matters. The graduate affairs officer provides counseling to current students on issues related to their academic progress, employment, and personal adjustments. Directly and independently responsible for all aspects of the degree requirement process. They are also responsible of overseeing all aspects of the graduate student recruitment process and advising prospective students on admissions-related issues such as admissions policies, financial aid and fellowship opportunities and campus housing options. This staff member also oversees graduate employment functions within the Department and interacts with faculty, staff and graduate students to ensure integrity of the department's graduate program.