Job Summary The Academic Advisor II, under the general supervision of the Associate Director of the College of Liberal Arts Advising Center (ATLAS) advises undergraduate students regarding university academic requirements, policies, and procedures. The Academic Advisor provides critical support for programs and initiatives designed to strengthen the academic success and retention of undergraduate students in the College of Liberal Arts.
Key Responsibilities - Independently advises prospective and current College of Liberal Arts (CLA) students about academic requirements: Collaborates with multiple campus advisors to help students achieve academic success.
- Assists senior-level staff members with existing advisement and retention programs, e-advising projects, and college-advising service delivery: Updates presentations and advising materials, compiles student data and creates ad-hoc reports in support of the program.
- Serves as a referral source for college and student group advising units, the Learning Assistance Center, Counseling and Psychological Services, Career Development Center, and other academic and student service offices on campus: Assists students with personal and academic needs/issues through effective referral to campus services.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities Ability to utilize knowledge of current principles and practices used in academic advising, retention programs/services, and the field of student development. Advice and counsel students with knowledge of the General Education/Major curriculum and registration systems used at CSULB. Ability to develop programs and services related to academic achievement, retention, learning communities, or student success initiatives. Specific experience in developing programs a must. Ability to plan and organize a multitude of tasks and projects and collaborate with a variety of students, professional staff, faculty, offices, and programs. Retention, and Graduation services to all constituencies, develop and deliver essential information through written and oral presentations. Ability to operate as a team member of a high traffic; high demand student-centered office/program. Ability to effectively use and operate computer systems/platforms, E-mail, Internet, and university CMS/E-advising systems. Able to work flexible hours, including evenings, is desired.
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 with upper or graduate coursework in counseling and guidance, human relations, or related field and two years of professional experience in one of the student services program areas required. Demonstrated academic advising experience in a college setting, preferred.
Physical Summary Sedentary work - Involves mainly sitting. Walking and standing are minimal. Lifting is limited to lightweight objects. (10 pounds or less).
Department ATLAS Advising Center
Classification Student Services Professional II
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 $4,841 - $6,884 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 ending on June 30, 2025 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.
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Additional Information 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: Aug 06 2024 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Aug 20 2024 Pacific Daylight Time
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