Brawley Student Advisor (Student Services Professional II)

About the role

The Brawley Student Advisor plays a vital role in supporting the recruitment, retention, and academic success of undergraduate students pursuing STEM degrees. Reporting to the Imperial Valley Campus Administrator and working closely with the Dean of Students, this position provides comprehensive advising to prospective and enrolled students, helping them navigate degree requirements, academic planning, and university resources from admission through graduation. The role also supports student success through outreach, data analysis, and collaboration with campus partners to enhance educational outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive academic advising to prospective and current students through individual appointments, group advising, and workshops.
• Aid students with academic planning, course selection, policy interpretation, and referrals to campus resources that support retention and graduation.
• Support recruitment, admission, progression, and graduation initiatives, including guidance for students transitioning from STEM majors when appropriate.
• Collect, analyze, and report student success data, including graduation trends and other key metrics, to support institutional reporting and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with college leadership, faculty, and campus partners to enhance advising services and promote student success.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a college or university admissions, advising, evaluations, registrar, or other student services-related office.
• Experience working with diverse student populations.
• Experience working and interacting with a diverse professional workforce.
• Experience presenting information to diverse audiences of varying size.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Google docs.
• Experience communicating information and creating reports using statistical analysis.
• Master’s degree in a related field is preferred.
• Experience in student advising is preferred.
• Experience providing outreach services to students is preferred.
• Familiarity with CSU and SDSU general education and graduation requirements is preferred.

Benefits

This is a full-time (1.0 time-base), benefits eligible, permanent/probationary position. This position is designated as exempt under FLSA and is not eligible for overtime compensation. Standard SDSU work hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs.

Pay

San Diego State University offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth. Compensation Salary is based on your experience, education, and qualifications, within the department’s budget and equity guidelines. CSU Classification Salary Range: $5,083 - $7,228/month; hiring salary not expected to exceed $5,083/month.

Schedule

Standard SDSU work hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs.