Academic Advisor (Student Services Professional IB)

About the role

The Academic Advisor supports students in developing academic strategies for success and works on problems from investigation and analysis through solution and implementation. They provide developmental and academic advising to both potential and current students.

Responsibilities

• Provide developmental and academic advising to potential and current students on a drop-in, referral, or appointment basis.
• Support ongoing retention and student success efforts including targeted engagement with prospective students throughout the admissions cycle and coordination of outreach activities.

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.
• One year of full-time equivalent experience in professional Student Services work at the entry trainee level.
• Educational equivalency in job-related field may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis.

Preferences

• Knowledge of e-advising tools.
• Experience with public speaking, outreach or recruitment, planning workshops, or facilitating training sessions.

Qualifications

• Preference may be given to applicants with the following as they may be considered specialized skills:

Skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

• Tuition fee waiver (if eligible).
• Health insurance.

Pay

$53,784 - $76,104 per year.

Schedule

Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm, Summer: Mon-Thurs 7:00am-5:30pm

Benefits

This position qualifies for benefits including tuition fee waiver (if eligible). CSU, Chico offers a number of benefits to its employees (e.g., sick leave, vacation, health insurance). For more information please visit here.

About Chico State

Graduate and undergraduate programs boast high-quality research experiences, exceptional faculty mentoring, and civic and global engagement opportunities. The campus motto, “Today Decides Tomorrow,” is brought to life by inclusive pedagogy, experiential learning, and co-curricular programming. The Chico Experience prepares students to be critical thinkers, engaged citizens, and inspired stewards of environmental, social, and economic resources. Together, they will become leaders solving the challenges of the 21st century.

Additional Information

• Education Code 89521
• Open Until Filled (Review of Applications will begin 09/09/26. Applications received after that date may be considered.)