Transfer and Black Student Success Advisor (Student Services Professional II)

California State University, Fullerton•Fullerton, CA

7d•$5,083 - $7,228•Onsite

About The Position

The College of Education at California State University, Fullerton (Cal State Fullerton), within the Division of Academic Affairs, is seeking an exceptional individual to join its Center for Careers in Teaching team as the Transfer and Black Student Success Advisor (Student Services Professional II). This role is crucial in preparing high-quality educators and leaders who engage in research-based instruction and reflective practices. The ideal candidate will possess a positive attitude, an active and energetic mind, highly ethical practices, and a commitment to inclusivity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness. Cal State Fullerton is a leading public university committed to student success, academic excellence, and inclusive excellence, recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, and a recipient of the Seal of Excelencia.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent from an accredited four-year college or university in one of the behavioral sciences, public administration, business administration or a job-related field and two years of professional experience in one of the student services program areas or a related field.
General knowledge of the methods and problems of organizational management, research, and interview techniques.
Ability to interpret and apply program rules and regulations, obtain factual and interpretative information through interviews, and advise students individually and in groups on complex student-related matters.
Ability to reason logically and use initiative in planning work assignments and in implementing long-range program improvements.
Ability to plan, develop, coordinate, supervise, and organize programs and activities.
Ability to interact with a diverse student population, faculty, staff, and the public.
Ability to analyze complex situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with a variety of individuals.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as the ability to acquire knowledge of campus procedures, activities, and of the overall organization.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment.
Must provide a JEIE statement detailing how JEIE principles have informed or will inform your work in a professional setting, including responses to: What do justice, equity and inclusion mean to you? A description of your experience working with a wide range of people. A description of how issues of justice, equity and/or inclusion have impacted you personally or professionally.

Nice To Haves

A master’s degree in a job-related field may be substituted for one year of professional experience.
Additional specialized and relevant experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Knowledge of CSU general education and graduation requirements.
Knowledge of and familiarity with Content Management System (CMS)/People Soft and transfer articulation agreements.
Knowledge of and familiarity with contents of university catalog and other publications pertaining to transfer patterns and admission to the teacher credential programs.
Experience developing and implementing programs to support student success.
Familiarity with computer software programs to track student success.
Previous experience promoting teacher preparation programs and working with community colleges.
Ability to compile, collect, and analyze data for program review and annual reports.
Excellent public speaking skills.
Demonstrated success in programming focused on African American/Black students’ retention and recruitment.

Responsibilities

Provides advisement and support to prospective students interested in becoming teachers in California, with a focus on underrepresented student populations in teacher preparation.
Establishes and maintains regular contact and collaborative relationships with counselors, advisors, and faculty at regional community colleges and on campus.
Represents the College of Education undergraduate majors and the Center for Careers in Teaching (CCT) at recruitment, yield, and retention activities - both off-site and on campus.
Coordinates scheduling of recruitment and advisement activities at regional community college campuses.
Coordinates annual Community College Counselor conference to support advising future teachers at the community colleges.
Utilizes university and department policies and procedures to assist students with the selection of classes, progress toward degree, and preparation for a teacher preparation program.
Maintains a database of potential future teachers and develops programming to support students.
Provides quarterly progress and summary reports of student recruitment and success activities.
Supports the development and execution of strategic recruitment and retention goals in support of the overall College of Education strategic plan.
Aims to diversify teacher preparation programs to reflect the populations served in our region and beyond, with a focus on the CSU Chancellor’s Office initiative focused on Black student success.
Provides support for all programs sponsored by the CCT and the College of Education Student Success Team.
Maintains the Center's database, website, social media, and promotional materials applicable to Community Colleges.
Participates in applicable meetings, committees, and training.
Performs other duties as assigned.