Academic Advisor (Multiple positions)

California State University, Northridge•Los Angeles, CA

3d•$5,083 - $7,228•Hybrid

About The Position

CSUN strives to be a destination workplace, where everyone understands that they belong to a community that is vital in advancing student success and providing exemplary service to all stakeholders. We foster an environment of success, both for our students and our employees. We have a relentless passion for celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as being an employer of choice. You will also have the opportunity to realize your own personal goals and be recognized for the work you do, and enjoy the unique value the CSUN community can offer. Under general supervision, the Academic Advisor provides individual and group advisement, explains degree requirements and academic policies, assists with educational planning and course selection, responds to Education Advisory Board (EAB) alerts, supports Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) students, and participates in assigned outreach and campus events. Serves as a member of a College of Health & Human Development team of advisors who deliver a wide range of services to all new and continuing students. Using developmental advising theory, holistic advising techniques, and computer-assisted advising information, advises each student based on the unique skills, abilities, interests, and needs of that student. Assists in the probation and Academic Disqualification process. Explains university degree requirements, academic policies, procedures, and regulations. Assists students with educational planning, course selection, and other advisement-related issues. Performs other duties as assigned.

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 required, may be substituted for the required education on a year‑for‑year basis.
Equivalent of 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 the professional experience.
Knowledge of academic advising theories, practices, and techniques.
Ability to interpret university degree requirements, policies, procedures, and regulations.
Skill in providing holistic academic and student support services.
Ability to develop effective educational plans and recommend appropriate course selections.
Skill in using student information systems, EAB, and Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty, staff, and campus partners.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.

Responsibilities

Serves as a member of a College of Health & Human Development team of advisors who deliver a wide range of services to all new and continuing students.
Using developmental advising theory, holistic advising techniques, and computer-assisted advising information, advises each student based on the unique skills, abilities, interests, and needs of that student.
Assists in the probation and Academic Disqualification process.
Explains university degree requirements, academic policies, procedures, and regulations.
Assists students with educational planning, course selection, and other advisement-related issues.
Performs other duties as assigned.