Senior Student Services Specialist for Pathways to Careers, College of Education, Health & Human Services

Job Overview

Under general direction of the Assistant Dean for the College of Education, Health & Human Services (CEHHS), the Pathways to Careers (PC) Senior Student Services Specialist is responsible for providing comprehensive and complex student services and advising for the CEHHS students enrolled in PC degree programs.

Provide lead coordination and direction for PC degrees including, but not limited to, outreach and recruitment, admissions, retention, academic progress, program completion and / or graduation, credentialing, and career advising and post-graduation support.

Responsible for administrative planning of service delivery and advisement, and direct support of students utilizing a high degree of judgment and professional counseling skills and knowledge in the assigned program area(s).

Responsible for the integration of service delivery of PC degrees across all CEHHS and University programs. Responsible for the interpretation and resolution of complex and sensitive student concerns in accordance with program, college, university, and external policies and regulations.

The incumbent will assist college leadership with the development and ongoing execution of a holistic vision for PC programs.

The incumbent will build and maintain relationships with student organizations, the college community, campus partners and offices, external organizations, and other stakeholders in support of the assigned program area(s).

Position Summary

Senior Student Services Specialist for Pathways to Careers ( Student Services Professional III)

This is a full time, exempt position, which will lead toward permanent status following the successful completion of a probationary period.

This position is eligible for a broad range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, retirement (CalPERS), tuition waiver, vacation and sick leave.

In addition, 14 paid holidays are offered each year; 13 scheduled on specific days and a Personal Holiday that may be taken any time during the year.

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Anticipated Hiring Salary Range : $5,276 - $5,540 per month

CSU Classification Salary Range : $5,025 - $7,159 per month

California State University San Marcos

A mid-size university located in San Diego's vibrant North County, we are dedicated to service, innovation, leadership and diversity.

We have an attentive faculty and state-of-the-art facilities which offer our students hundreds of opportunities to learn, lead, play and serve.

California State University San Marcos is a new kind of university, pushing the boundaries of innovation to prepare tomorrow's leaders, build stronger communities and solve pressing issues.

Cutting-edge research meets hands-on application at our campus and in the real world.

Application Process

This position is open until filled. For assurance of full consideration, please submit application, cover letter and resume by 11 : 59pm on May 19, 2024.

Supplemental Information

Following a conditional offer of employment, satisfactory completion of a background check (including criminal records check) is required prior to beginning employment.

Any offer of employment rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and / or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information.

Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

California State University San Marcos is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer that is strongly committed to promoting diversity in all areas of the campus community.

We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, physical or mental disability, gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, and veteran or military status.

California State University San Marcos is not a sponsoring agent for staff or management positions ( H1-B visas).