Job Summary

The Academic Advisor will offer guidance to undergraduate students in the CHHS program, in alignment with the university's regulations, pertaining to general education, majors, and graduation prerequisites. The Academic Advisor will play a crucial role in reinforcing programs and strategies intended to improve the academic accomplishments and retention of undergraduate CHHS students.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver comprehensive and well-rounded guidance to undergraduate CHHS students concerning CSULB policies and regulations, as well as pre-major/major/minor/certificate prerequisites, and General Education requirements to facilitate their achievement and timely graduation.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated experience in interacting with students, parents, faculty, and staff.

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Familiarity with the General Education curriculum, majors, and minors, as well as the registration and advising systems utilized at CSULB.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team, in a student-centered office/program with a high volume of activity and demand.

• Proficiency in the use of computer systems and platforms, including email, the internet, university CMS, CS Link, and EAB systems.

• Exhibits robust critical and innovative thinking abilities, sound decision-making skills, and the ability to remain objective.

• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize responsibilities and meet project deadlines.

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 (2) years of professional experience in one of the student services program areas required.

Master's degree preferred. Demonstrated academic advising experience in a college setting is preferred.

Physical Summary

Sedentary work - Involves mainly sitting. Walking and standing are minimal. Lifting is limited to lightweight objects (10 pounds or less).

Department

CHHS 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.

Hiring Range: $4,610 - $5,583 per month commensurate with candidate's education, experience, skills, and training.

CSU Classification Salary Range: $4,610 - $6,556 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

Full-time temporary position for one (1) year with no permanent status granted. Temporary assignments may expire prior to the ending date.

Application Procedures

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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.

CSULB is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas).

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.

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.