Assistant Academic Advisor Trainee (Student Services Professional I/A)

About the role

The Assistant Academic Advisor Trainee is an entry-level opportunity to build a career in academic advising while directly supporting student success within the College of Professional Studies and Fine Arts (PSFA).

Responsibilities

• Aid in providing academic advising support related to degree requirements, General Education, course selection, and graduation planning.
• Guide students in understanding university policies, procedures, and available academic resources.
• Support students experiencing academic challenges by explaining options and connecting them to appropriate services.
• Affiliate with group advising sessions, workshops, and communication initiatives to share academic information.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to ensure accurate and consistent advising, referring to complex cases as needed.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Working knowledge of general academic advising practices and student support services.
• Ability to interpret and apply established policies and procedures.
• Ability to gather and organize student information accurately.
• Ability to use standard office software (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Google applications).

Benefits

Compensation and benefits package includes generous time off, retirement, health coverage, education support, and optional offerings such as FlexCash, life and disability insurance, legal and pet plans. For more information, visit the SDSU Benefits Overview.