Academic Advisor

Major Duties

Under general supervision of the Student Resources Center (SRC) / Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) Director, the Academic Advisor provides academic advisement services to a caseload of students in the Mike Curb College and Arts, Media and Communication, coordinated through the SRC / EOP Satellite.

The incumbent provides advisement to individuals and groups of prospective, new and continuing students from one or more departments in the College.

• Explains university degree requirements, academic policies, procedures and regulations.
• Assists students with educational planning, course selection, and other advisement related issues.
• Provides additional holistic support services to EOP students and participated in EOP admission.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in one of the behavioral sciences, public or business administration, or a job-related field.
• Equivalent to one year of experience in professional Student Services work at the entry trainee level.
• A Master's degree in a job-related field may be substituted for the required experience.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

General knowledge of the methods and problems of organization and program management; working knowledge of research and interviewing techniques;

knowledge of the principles of individual and group behavior.

Ability to rapidly acquire such knowledge of the organization, procedures and activities of the specific campus to which the position is assigned;

and working knowledge of the basic principles, practices and major trends in the Student Services field to which assigned.

Ability and specialized skills to : rapidly acquire a working knowledge of the specific objectives of the campus Student Services program and its relationship to the total campus operation;

interpret and apply program rules and regulations; gather and analyze data.

Ability to reason logically, draw valid conclusions and make appropriate recommendations; present clear and concise information orally and in written reports;

establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with faculty, CSU administrators, student organizations and other private and public agencies.

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

• The university offers an excellent benefits package, including but not limited to : medical, dental, vision, retirement & savings, tuition waiver and more.
• Classification : SSP IB / 3079 / grade 2
• The anticipated HIRING RANGE : $4269 - $4272 per month, dependent upon qualifications and experience. The salary range for this classification is : $4269 - $6040 per month.
• HOURS : Full Time; 40 hours per week; Monday through Friday.
• This is a Regular position with a one-year probationary period. Based upon satisfactory progress and completion of the training program, the incumbent will be promoted to Student Services Professional II after 12 months.
• The position is currently hybrid (4 days in office, 1 day remote); however, this is subject to change based on student and / or operational needs.
30+ days ago