General Academic Advisor (Student Services Professional II)

Fowler College of Business at San Diego State University · San Diego, CA · 1 mo ago

Education$5k–$7k/moFull-time

About the role

The College of Arts and Letters (CAL) at San Diego State University is seeking a General Academic Advisor to serve its undergraduate students. The General Academic Advisor will support a caseload of students by providing academic advising, student support, and programming that enhances student achievement and timely graduation.

Responsibilities

Academic Advising, Retention, & Graduation Initiatives: Provide holistic academic guidance, student success and degree-planning support, policy interpretation, milestone outreach, retention and graduation intervention, inter-department communication, petition coordination, advising material development, and data-informed support for students and faculty.
Major Exploration Outreach: Promote CAL majors, minors, and engagement opportunities by conducting outreach to undeclared and admitted students, collaborating Undeclared Advisers, and responding to student, parent, and visitor inquiries.
Special Event Support: Provide logistical and coordination support for special events ranging from venue setup, program planning, event materials creation, and department representation at Explore SDSU Open House and the CAL Student Success Workshops series.

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.
Master's degree in student personnel, higher education/student affairs, counseling or related field.
Experience advising diverse groups of students and student organizations along the academic spectrum including, promising students, students in the middle or high achieving students.
Knowledge of a variety of academic disciplines in terms of course requirements and career paths.
Experience utilizing SDSU Navigate advising (EAB) and similar academic advising tools.
Two years of experience in interpreting and explaining academic policies governing public or private university admissions.
Two years of experience working in a college or university advising, evaluations, registrar or other student service-related office.

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. The individual hired into this role will work on campus at SDSU in San Diego and will be eligible for telework after an initial training period.

Compensation

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. Full Benefits Package Includes Generous Time Off: 15 paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.Retirement: CalPERS pension plan with retiree healthcare, and reciprocal agreements with other California public retirement systems, including the UC.Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision options at low or no cost.Education Support: CSU tuition fee waiver for employees and eligible dependents.Optional Offerings: FlexCash, life and disability insurance, legal and pet plans.Campus & Community: Access to the library, campus events, employee groups, and volunteer and social activities. Our benefits are a significant part of total compensation.

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment

All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, San Diego State University (SDSU) provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities.