Job Summary Reporting directly to the Associate Dean for Academic Programs, the First-Year Experience Coordinator manages academic orientation, supporting, and advising activities for freshmen and first-year transfer students. These activities are designed to ensure ongoing, individual, and holistic support that enables all first-year students to develop a strong foundation for retention and academic success through graduation. The coordinator also oversees the College of Engineering (COE) Veterans and Active Military community. Finally, the incumbent provides academic advising to pre-majors and participates in SOAR advising activities.
Key Responsibilities - Student Program Development and Oversight - Develop long term strategic objectives and goals for the First Year Experience. Analyze, review, monitor, and collect data on the effectiveness of First Year Experience workshops and events.
- Oversight of Veterans and Active Military Activities and Programs - Oversee budget and daily operations, including working with Dean, Associate Dean, and Director of Development on industry impact reports for funding purposes. Hire, train, and oversee COE Veteran Student Ambassadors each semester.
- Pre-major Advising - Provide and conduct comprehensive academic advising to pre-major students regarding curriculum, major and General Education course requirements, university and college policies and procedures, and campus resources. Track students' progress towards major declaration.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities Experience working closely and collaboratively with diverse populations of students, faculty, and staff. Excellent organizational skills, the ability to manage complex projects on a timeline and demonstrated ability to work independently. Demonstrated proficiency in using appropriate professional software and digital tools. Strong interpersonal skills, critical and creative thinking skills, sound decision making and objectivity. Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, on occasion.
Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community. Ability to follow all university policies, procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety, civility, information security, and non-discrimination policies and procedures. Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for each and every student and assist in achieving the university's commitment to a "vision of excellence."
Education and Experience • Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in one of the behavioral sciences, public or business administration, with upper or graduate coursework in counseling and guidance, human relations, or related fields and three years of professional experience in one of the student services program areas required.
• Master’s degree in Student Development/Educational Counseling or related field with demonstrated experience in student success initiatives preferred.
Physical Summary - Sedentary work - Involves mainly sitting. Walking and standing are minimal. Lifting is limited to lightweight objects. (10 pounds or less).
Department COE Instruction
Classification Student Services Professional III
Compensation Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department’s fiscal resources.
CSU Classification Salary Range: The CSU Classification Salary Range for this position is $5,276 - $7,517 per month.
Benefits Excellent benefits through CalPERS (health, vision, dental), tuition fee waiver, generous vacation and sick leave, and 14 paid holidays each year.
Time Base 1.0 time-base, 40 hours per week.
Duration of Appointment This is a temporary position for 2 years with no permanent status granted. Temporary assignments may expire prior to the ending date.
Application Procedures Click Apply Now to complete the CSULB Online Employment Application.
PLEASE FILL OUT THE APPLICATION COMPLETELY. It is important that all sections of the on-line application are filled out completely and accurately. Please include all relevant education and experience. Your application will be used to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
Additional Information 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 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU 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 information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
CSULB is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas).
California State University Long Beach expects respectful, professional behavior from its employees in all situations. Acts of harassment or abusive conduct are prohibited. Demonstrated appropriate professional behavior, treating others with civility and respect, and refusing to tolerate abusive conduct is expected of all employees.
Equal Employment Statement California State University Long Beach 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.
Accommodations We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact StaffHR-Accommodations@csulb.edu .
Out of State Employment Policy California State University, Long Beach, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California.
As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.
Advertised: Jul 26 2024 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Aug 09 2024 Pacific Daylight Time
Closing Date/Time: 2024-08-09
