Academic Advisor (Student Services Professional II)

San Diego State University • San Diego, CA

1d • $5,083 - $7,228 • Onsite

About The Position

The College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) at San Diego State University is seeking an Academic Advisor to serve its undergraduate students. The Academic Advisor will support a caseload of students by providing academic advising, student support, and programming that enhances student achievement and timely graduation.

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 below may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
• Possession of the required knowledge and abilities is typically demonstrated through the equivalent of two years of professional experience in one of the student services program areas or in a related field; experience should give evidence of competence and indicate the potential for further growth.
• A master’s degree in a job-related field may be substituted for one year of professional experience.
• Minimum of two years of experience as an academic advisor in higher education.
• Experience providing outreach services to students, specifically first-generation college students.
• Demonstrated experience analyzing data to determine trends related to retention and graduation rates.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• Must complete a background check (including a criminal records check) satisfactorily.

Responsibilities

• Advise current, prospective, and former students on course planning, degree progress, and university policies.
• Counsel students experiencing academic difficulty and connect them with appropriate campus resources.
• Facilitate group advising sessions, orientation programs, and student success workshops.
• Collaborate with SDSU’s Residential Education Office and Division of Student Affairs to create and facilitate academic programming in student residence halls.
• Assist with key events such as New Student and Parent Orientations and Explore SDSU informational sessions.

Benefits

• 15 paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• CalPERS pension plan with retiree healthcare, and reciprocal agreements with other California public retirement systems, including the UC.
• Medical, dental, and vision options at low or no cost.
• CSU tuition fee waiver for employees and eligible dependents.
• FlexCash, life and disability insurance, legal and pet plans.
• Access to the library, campus events, employee groups, and volunteer and social activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level