Academic Advisor

California State University, Long Beach•Long Beach, CA

1d•$5,083 - $5,789•Onsite

About The Position

The Academic Advisor advises undergraduate students in the College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) under the direction of the Advising Center Director. The position provides comprehensive, holistic guidance on university policies and procedures, general education, major, minor, certificate, and graduation requirements, and supports programs and initiatives that strengthen student academic success and retention. The advisor also assists the college in meeting its Student Success and Highly Valued Degree Initiative goals and improving retention and graduation rates. During summer and winter Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration (SOAR) workshops, the advisor works with incoming freshmen and transfer students to develop appropriate schedules and ensure course selections apply to students’ intended degree objectives. This is a temporary, one-year appointment at 1.0 time-base (40 hours per week), with no permanent status granted; the assignment may end before its stated ending date. The position is in the CHHS Advising Center and reports to the Advising Center Director. The hiring range is $5,083–$5,789 per month, and the CSU classification range is $5,083–$7,228 per month. Salary placement depends on education, experience, qualifications, internal equity, and departmental resources. The role requires knowledge of CSULB’s General Education curriculum, majors and minors, and registration and advising systems. The advisor must be able to work independently and collaboratively in a high-traffic, high-demand, student-centered office or program; operate relevant computer systems and platforms; and communicate effectively with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community. Employees must follow university policies, procedures, and guidelines, including those concerning safety, civility, information security, and nondiscrimination. A bachelor's degree or equivalent in a behavioral science, public or business administration, or a job-related field, plus two years of professional experience in a student services program area, is required. A master's degree and college-setting academic advising experience are preferred. The role is primarily sedentary, involving mainly sitting, minimal walking and standing, and lifting objects weighing 10 pounds or less. Employees must reside in California upon hire. A satisfactory background check is required, and the position is subject to mandated reporter requirements under California law.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a behavioral science, public or business administration, or a job-related field.
Two years of professional experience in a student services program area.
Knowledge of the General Education curriculum, majors and minors, and CSULB registration and advising systems.
Ability to work independently and as a team member in a high-traffic, high-demand, student-centered office or program.
Ability to effectively use computer systems and platforms, email, the internet, the university CMS, CS Link, and EAB systems.
Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community.
Ability to follow university policies, procedures, and guidelines, including those concerning safety, civility, information security, and nondiscrimination.
California residency upon date of hire.
Satisfactory completion of a background check.
Compliance with mandated reporter requirements under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive, holistic advising to CHHS undergraduate students on CSULB rules and regulations, General Education, and pre-major, major, minor, certificate, and graduation requirements to support student success and timely graduation.
Support the college’s Student Success and Highly Valued Degree Initiative goals and help improve retention and graduation rates through high-quality academic advising.
Advise new freshmen and transfer students during summer and winter SOAR workshops.
Create appropriate, balanced course schedules for incoming students and ensure that selected courses apply to their intended degree objectives.

Benefits

Up to 24 vacation days per year, depending on employee group and/or length of service.
14 paid holidays.
12 sick days annually with unlimited accrual.
Medical, dental, and vision plans.
Participation in the CalPERS defined benefit retirement plan, with voluntary savings options such as 403(b), 401(k), and 457 plans.
Tuition fee waiver programs for eligible employees; dependent eligibility varies by employee group and bargaining unit.
Employee Assistance Program with confidential counseling and support services for employees and their families.
Wellness programs.
Professional development opportunities.
Insurance options including life, disability, and pet insurance.