Academic Advisor (Student Services Professional IB)
About The Position
Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: California State University (CSU), Chico is a comprehensive and residential public university, holding Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) designation. Chico State operates as part of the 23-campus CSU system, which educates the most ethnically, economically, and academically diverse student body in the nation. The University enrolls over 15,000 students, with over half identifying as first-generation college students. Chico State is committed to recruiting outstanding candidates. The ideal candidate will embrace our values predicated on the primacy of student success and the elimination of equity gaps, have demonstrated experience working with diverse populations, and will contribute to policies, programs, and practices that support an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning and working environment. Black, Indigenous, People of Color, veterans, and those with diverse abilities are encouraged to apply. Job/Department Summary: The purpose of this position is to provide academic advising and related support services to undergraduate degree-seeking students, helping them understand degree requirements, navigate university curriculum, policies, and procedures, and assisting students in making informed decisions about their academic pathways. The position exists to promote student success, retention, and graduation, while fostering students’ overall engagement with the university. Work is performed under general supervision, with the expectation that the advisor exercises independent judgment and professional expertise in guiding students and referring them to appropriate campus resources.
Requirements
- 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. Additional specialized experience during which the applicant has acquired and successfully applied the knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
- One year of full-time equivalent experience in professional Student Services work at the entry trainee level. Equivalent amounts of graduate-level, job-related education may be substituted for the required experience.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in academic advising, counseling, orientation, mentoring, teaching, or a related field.
- Experience with student retention and support programs.
Benefits
- This position qualifies for benefits including tuition fee waiver (if eligible).
- CSU, Chico offers a number of benefits to its employees (e.g., sick leave, vacation, health insurance).
- For more information please visit https://www.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/benefits/Documents/employee-benefits-summary.pdf
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
