CLA Advising Center Academic Advisor I

Job Summary

The Academic Advisor, under the direct supervision of the Associate or Director of the College of Liberal Arts Advising Center (ATLAS) and/or the direct observation of an experienced ATLAS advisor develops effective advising techniques, learns university requirements and policies, and advises undergraduate students regarding graduation requirements and major/minor programs in the College of Liberal Arts (CLA). The Academic Advisor provides critical support for programs and initiatives designed to strengthen the academic success and retention of all CLA students.

Key Responsibilities

• Under some/as needed supervision or observation, the academic advisor advises prospective and current College of Liberal Arts students about academic/major/minor requirements.
• Under supervision or observation, the academic advisor further develops effective advising techniques and learns university requirements and policies.
• The academic advisor provides support for data collection, development of student academic profiles, and essential case management of college/university graduation initiatives.
• The academic advisor performs other duties as assigned in relation to high impact practices and student success.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Ability to learn and apply current principles and practices used in academic advising, retention programs/services, and student success initiatives. Advise and counsel students with knowledge of the General Education/Major curriculum and registration systems used at CSULB. Ability to provide support for data collection, development of student academic profiles, and essential case management of college/university graduation initiatives. 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.

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 job-related field and one year of directly related experience 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 IB

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 $4,482 - $6,342 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 1 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.

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.

Due to the nature of this position, current CSULB employees are subject to a criminal record check unless they have successfully completed a criminal background check through CSULB within the past 12 months.

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: Feb 22 2025 Pacific Standard Time
Applications close: Mar 08 2025 Pacific Standard Time

Closing Date/Time:

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• Cal State University (CSU) Long Beach

• 562.985.4111

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