Undergrad & Graduate Academic Advisor - Long Beach, United States - California State University, Long Beach

California State University, Long Beach

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Long Beach, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Job no: 539050

Work type:
Staff

Location:
Long Beach

Categories:
Unit - APC - Academic Professionals of California, Administrative, Temporary, Full Time

Job Summary

The Graduate & Undergraduate Academic Advisor, in consultation with College of the Arts' Associate Dean, department chairs, COTA's Director for Undergraduate Academic Advising, and other graduate/undergraduate advisors, provides high level, complex, comprehensive academic advising on university academic requirements, policies, and procedures.

The academic advisor provides critical support for programs and initiatives designed to strengthen the academic success and retention of all COTA students.

Key Responsibilities

Educate graduate and undergraduate students on their academic requirements.
Assist with implementation of admissions and enrollment processes and policies for COTA graduate and undergraduate programs.
Oversee academic advising program and daytoday advisingrelated activities.
Compile, analyze, report on, and develop management strategies for graduate and undergraduate enrollment trends.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, CSULB administrators, student organizations, and other members of the University. Ability to communicate with ethnically and culturally diverse students. Ability to help students individually and in groups on academic issues. Ability to use technology related to degree tracking, enrollment, and scheduling to help advise. Maintain excellent organizational skills, including prioritizing tasks, multi-task, and meeting deadlines.

Ability to provide support and enhance the academic advisement program by incorporating degree requirements to help students in completing their studies.

Ability to evaluate standard course outlines or syllabus from other colleges and universities to approve equivalency and articulation opportunities. Ability to process academic petitions, waivers, and academic policy exceptions.

Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community.

Ability to follow all university policies, procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety, civility, information security, and non-discrimination policies and procedures.

Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for each and every student and assist in achieving the university's commitment to a "vision of excellence.

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Education and Experience

Required:

Equivalent to a bachelor's degree with upper or graduate coursework in counseling and guidance, human relations, or related fields and four years of professional experience in one of the student services program areas required.

Preferred:

A master's degree in counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work or a job‐related field may be substituted for one year of professional experience.
A doctorate degree and the appropriate internship or clinical training in counseling, guidance or a job‐related field may be substituted for two years of the required professional experience for positions with a major responsibility for professional, personal or career counseling.
Academic Advising experience is preferred.
Possess a valid CA driver's license preferred.

Physical Summary

Sedentary work
Involves mainly sitting. Walking and standing are mínimal. Lifting is limited to lightweight objects. (10 pounds or less).

Department
COTA Administration

Classification
Student Services Professional IV

Compensation

CSU Classification Salary Range:
The CSU Classification Salary Range for this position is $6,019 - $8,585 per month.

Benefits

Excellent benefits through CalPERS (health, vision, dental), tuition fee waiver, generous vacation and sick leave, and 14 paid holidays each year.

Time Base
1.0 time-base, 40 hours per week.

Duration of Appointment
This is a temporary position for one year with no permanent status granted. Temporary assignments may expire prior to the ending date.

Application Procedures

Additional Information
CSULB is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas).

California State University Long Beach expects respectful, professional behavior from its employees in all situations. Acts of harassment or abusive conduct are prohibited.

Demonstrated appropriate professional behavior, treating others with civility and respect, and refusing to tolerate abusive conduct is expected of all employees.

Equal Employment Statement

California State University Long Beach is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is strongly committed to promoting diversity in all areas of the campus community.

We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, physical or mental disability, gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion or religiou