Lead Graduation Advisor

California State University (CSU) Northridge
Los Angeles, California 91330 United States  View Map
Posted: Nov 05, 2024
  • Human Resources and Personnel
  • Job Description

    CSUN strives to be a destination workplace, where everyone understands that they belong to a community that is vital in advancing student success and providing exemplary service to all stakeholders. We foster an environment of success, both for our students and our employees. We have a relentless passion for celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as being an employer of choice. You will also have the opportunity to realize your own personal goals and be recognized for the work you do, and enjoy the unique value the CSUN community can offer. If this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place. Learn more: https://www.csun.edu/about-csun .

    Major Duties

    Under the general supervision of the Assistant Registrar of Undergraduate Degree Services, the Lead Graduation Advisor serves as the lead of operational activities for the office and the evaluation and conferral of baccalaureate degrees. The incumbent acts as a liaison to the campus community on degree conferral processes and issues.
    • Provides student advisement related to completion of degree requirements and awarding of degrees, creates procedure documentation and trains graduation advisor staff.
    • Creates internal department communications and tracks and verifies monthly time requests for staff prior to Assistant Registrar approvals.
    • Evaluates academic records to prepare verification letters for graduating/graduated students.
    • Performs other duties as assigned.

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    Qualifications
    • Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in a related field. Upper division or graduate course work in counseling techniques interviewing and conflict resolution where such are job related, is preferred.
    • Equivalent of three years of progressively responsible professional student services work experience; including one year in conferring degrees at a public university is preferred.
    • A Master’s degree in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, or a directly related field may be substituted for one year of experience.
    • Additional specialized and relevant experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
    • Experience with Oracle Campus Solutions (SOLAR) student records is strongly preferred.


    Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
    • Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and trends of the Student Services and thorough knowledge of the principles of individual and group behavior, individual counseling techniques. Thorough knowledge, or the ability to rapidly acquire such knowledge, of the organizational procedures and activities of the specific campus to which the position is assigned
    • Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills and the ability to adequately comprehend operational needs while conveying information through both oral and written communication. Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, faculty, staff, students, and the campus community.
    • Ability to: analyze complex situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action; advise students individually and in groups on complex student-related matters; determine appropriate courses of action and proper techniques to utilize while engaged with individuals in personal interactions of an argumentative or sensitive nature.
    • Ability to: interpret and evaluate descriptions and explanations of problems, analyze and define the problem, draw valid conclusions and project consequences of various alternative courses of action; carry out a variety of professionally complex assignments without detailed instructions.


    Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule
    • The university offers an excellent benefits package, including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, retirement & savings, tuition waiver and more.
    • Classification: SSPIII / 3084 / grade 1
    • The anticipated HIRING RANGE: $5276 - $5800 per month, dependent upon qualifications and experience. The salary range for this classification is: $5276 - $ 7517 per month.
    • HOURS: Full Time; 40 hours per week; Monday through Friday; may include evenings and weekends.
    • This is a Regular position with a one-year probationary period.
    • The position is currently hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days remote); however, this is subject to change based on student and/or operational needs.


    General Information
    • Applications received through November 17, 2024 will be considered in the initial review and review of applications will continue until position is filled.
    • This position is a sensitive position as designated by the CSU.
    • A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
    • The person holding this position may be 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.
    • In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.
    • Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN on-line application. To submit an application and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link: www.csun.edu/careers
    • The CSU recommends that faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities at any university location be immunized against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus.


    Equal Employment Opportunity

    CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, nationality, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran or military status, and disability. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Recruitment Services at 818-677-2101.

    Advertised: Nov 04 2024 Pacific Standard Time
    Applications close:

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  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • California State University (CSU) Northridge
    • California State University (CSU) Northridge

    Why work at CSUN?

    At CSUN we foster an environment of success, both for our students and our employees. We have a relentless passion for celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as being an employer of choice. We offer an extensive range of benefits and resources that simply aren't found together anywhere else. In your search for new employment opportunities, please take advantage of the many resources that only the largest California State University can provide.

    Explore our current vacancies here: http://bit.ly/HRCSUN

     

    California State University, Northridge exists to enable students to realize their educational goals. The University’s first priority is to promote the welfare and intellectual progress of students. To fulfill this mission, we design programs and activities to help students develop the academic competencies, professional skills, critical and creative abilities, and ethical values of learned persons who live in a democratic society, an interdependent world, and a technological age; we seek to foster a rigorous and contemporary understanding of the liberal arts, sciences, and professional disciplines. Learn more here: www.csun.edu

     

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