Job Summary Under the general supervision of the Associate Director of Academic Advising, the Academic Advisor will provide crucial advising services to support pre-major and major-declared engineering students towards successful degree completion. The incumbent will closely collaborate with faculty advisors and will utilize data informed practices and various student information systems (i.e. E-Advising technologies) to develop, monitor, and assess programs designed to improve student success and will also identify and assist students who are not making satisfactory degree progress. The Academic Advisor will participate in activities that support the College's student engagement and diversity/equity/inclusion initiatives as well as in campus-wide graduation initiatives. This will include a special focus on reducing the achievement gaps of prioritized students. The incumbent will collaborate with campus partners to plan and coordinate advising and student development related events and will participate in SOAR advising activities.
Key Responsibilities - Advise Engineering pre-major and major-declared students. Monitor student progress using CMS data to ensure that progress in degree based on College's degree progress rules. Utilizing effective assessment tools for student intake to gauge students' early interest in engineering.
- Participate in student success activities focused on retaining students who are not making satisfactory degree progress. This includes utilizing proactive advising approaches to identify, monitor, and track student success, assist students who are on or approaching Academic Probation.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities Possesses outstanding organizational skills, prioritizes responsibilities, and consistently meets project deadlines. Demonstrates proficiency in computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.). Demonstrate strong critical and creative thinking skills, sound decision making and objectivity. Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills, professional demeanor, and ability to be a team player. Exhibits strong oral and written communication skills.
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, or a job-related field and two years of professional experience in one of the student services program areas required.
• Master’s degree in Student Development/Educational Counseling or related field preferred
•Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, on occasion.
Physical Summary Sedentary work - Involves mainly sitting. Walking and standing are minimal. Lifting is limited to lightweight objects. (10 pounds or less).
Department Engineering Student Success 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 for one year 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 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: Aug 23 2024 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Sep 06 2024 Pacific Daylight Time
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