Academic Advisor, CAED Advising Center

Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the Associate Dean of Student Success and Inclusion this position provides academic advising and related support services to current and prospective undergraduate students in the College of Architecture and Environmental Design. The incumbent works with a moderate degree of independence to provide holistic academic advising to undergraduate students including developing tailored academic plans; selecting courses concentrations and minors; referring to campus partners such as basic needs programs and Campus Health & Wellbeing; explaining campus policies and procedures; recommending strategies for academic success; guiding students through the change of major process; interpreting curriculum sheets and articulation agreements; and assisting with new student recruitment and orientation programming.

This is a full-time 12-month temporary position and is eligible for full benefits including medical dental vision and CalPERS retirement.

Department Summary

With approximately 2000 students and 145 faculty and staff Cal Polys College of Architecture and Environmental Design (CAED) offers eight degree programs in five closely related departments : Architectural Engineering Architecture City and Regional Planning Construction Management and Landscape Architecture. For decades the CAEDs nationally ranked accredited programs and over 16000 alumni have been a positive influence on forces that shape the planning design and construction worlds. The common educational goal shared by all academic programs within the CAED is excellence in preparing tomorrows built environment leaders. The CAEDs programs are distinguished by their selective admissions active incorporation of hands-on-learning experiences and their close instructional relationship to professions and industries as well as public agencies and community constituents.

Key Qualifications

• Ability to work in an inclusive environment supporting students staff and faculty with diverse and intersecting identities in an equitable and culturally competent manner.
• Ability to work effectively as a part of a diverse team and to involve others in problem solving.
• Ability to be flexible in work assignments to best meet the needs of students and the needs of College of Architecture and Environmental Design advising team.
• Excellent attention to detail and thoroughness.
• Skilled at counseling or advising individuals and in groups on complex student related matters including students from historically underserved student populations first-generation college and Pell-eligible.

Education and Experience

Salary and Benefits

Anticipated Hiring Range : $60996 - $66612 per year

Classification Range : $60996 - $86736 per year

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 Anticipated Hiring Range referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Classification Range may be broader than what the University anticipates paying for this position based on internal equity budget and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

Cal Poly offers a best-in-class benefits program including health dental and vision insurance retirement participation in the Public Employees Retirement System and educational benefits for eligible employees. See our benefits website for additional information.

Cal Poly

Cal Poly is a nationally-ranked public university located in San Luis Obispo California and known for its Learn by Doing philosophy. Each year more than 20000 top-tier students come to San Luis Obispo to put knowledge into action taking their learning outside the classroom as they prepare for careers in engineering agriculture science business humanities and the built environment. Cal Polys hands-on philosophy small class sizes and close student-faculty mentorships result in graduates ready from day one to impact their communities California and the world. For more information visit .

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment

This position is open and available to all regardless of race sex color ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws Cal Poly provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race sex color ethnicity or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. Cal Poly complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act the California Equity in Higher Education Act Californias Proposition 209 (Art. I Section 31 of the California Constitution) other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws and CSUs Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment segregation based on race or any other protected status and all forms of discrimination harassment and retaliation in all university programs policies and practices.

Cal Poly is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives beliefs and identities committed to fostering an inclusive respectful and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue mutual respect and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs student organizations and activities faculty initiatives and community partnerships we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development faculty and staff training student mentorship and comprehensive support programs. At Cal Poly excellence is built on merit talent diversity accessibility and equal opportunity for all.

Supplemental Information

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. Cal Poly will make a conditional offer of employment which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and / or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSUemployee who was conditionally offered the position.

The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions. Applicants for staff and management positions must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Positions are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days.

Required Experience :

Unclear Seniority

Key Skills

Experience Working With Students,Organizational skills,Communication skills,Athenahealth,Data Collection,Ellucian,Academic Advising,Peoplesoft,Teaching,Mentoring,Public Speaking,Word Processing

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 60996 - 86736