Academic Advisor - College of Liberal Arts

Cal Poly • San Luis, CA

22h

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the CLA Associate Dean for Student Success, the CLA Academic Advisor provides advising and related retention services. The incumbent works with a moderate degree of independence to provide holistic academic advising to undergraduate students including developing tailored academic plans; selecting courses, concentrations, and minors; referring to campus partners such as basic needs programs and Campus Health & Wellbeing; explaining campus policies and procedures; recommending strategies for academic success; guiding students through the change of major process; interpreting curriculum sheets and articulation agreements; and assisting with new student recruitment and orientation programming. With close to 3500 students in its 18 undergraduate majors, the College of Liberal Arts (CLA) provides numerous concentrations within its majors, a variety of disciplinary and interdisciplinary minors, as well as a substantial portion of general education (GE) for all majors. The CLA Advising Center provides an equitable, inclusive, and encouraging environment that supports students’ academic and personal success. CLA Advising fosters the retention, persistence, and graduation of all liberal arts students through one-on-one academic advising, group sessions and targeted outreach.

Requirements

• Ability to work in an inclusive environment, supporting students, staff, and faculty with diverse and intersecting identities in an equitable and culturally competent manner.
• Ability to work effectively as a part of a diverse team and to involve others in problem-solving.
• Excellent attention to detail and thoroughness.
• Skilled at counseling or advising individuals and in groups on complex student-related matters, including students from historically underserved student populations, first-generation college, and Pell-eligible.
• Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in one of the behavioral sciences, public or business administration or a job-related field.
• Two years of professional experience in one of the student services program areas or in a related field.
• A master’s degree in a job-related field may be substituted for one year of professional experience.
• Additional specialized experience during which the applicant has acquired and successfully applied the required knowledge and abilities may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• provides holistic academic advising to undergraduate students including developing tailored academic plans
• selecting courses, concentrations, and minors
• referring to campus partners such as basic needs programs and Campus Health & Wellbeing
• explaining campus policies and procedures
• recommending strategies for academic success
• guiding students through the change of major process
• interpreting curriculum sheets and articulation agreements
• assisting with new student recruitment and orientation programming

Benefits

• Cal Poly offers a best-in-class benefits program, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System, and educational benefits for eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees