Undergraduate Academic Advisor, College of Business (SSP III)

California State University-Sacramento • Sacramento, CA

294d • $5,540 - $7,893 • Remote

About The Position

The Academic Advisor in the College of Business is responsible for counseling students on their educational and professional goals. Providing comprehensive advisement to prospective, new and continuing students requires (1) analyzing often complex and/or sensitive situations, (2) determining the student's needs, and (3) deciding how they may best be met. The incumbent is also responsible for upholding and maintaining the high standards of the University and College's programs. The Academic Advisor works independently in acquiring information, evaluating multifaceted concerns, and making decisions, which can directly determine the student's successful completion of their program.

Requirements

• Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in a related field.
• Three years of progressively responsible professional student services work experience.
• Experience working with prospective, new, and continuing college students.
• Experience reviewing student transcripts and familiarity with articulation agreements.
• Ability to analyze complex situations and advise students on student-related matters.
• Strong written and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience coordinating and conducting student outreach and recruitment events.
• Familiarity with community college transfer students.
• Experience working with target populations such as first-generation and probationary students.
• Experience or familiarity with University academic and computing environments.

Responsibilities

• Counsel students on educational and professional goals.
• Provide comprehensive advisement to prospective, new, and continuing students.
• Analyze complex and sensitive situations.
• Determine student needs and decide how they may best be met.
• Uphold and maintain high standards of the University and College's programs.
• Work independently in acquiring information and evaluating concerns.
• Make decisions that affect student success.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plans
• Paid holidays
• Flexible scheduling
• Professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree