Academic Advisor (SSP II)/Undergraduate Studies
- Employer
- California State University, San Bernardino
- Location
- California, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Aug 3, 2021
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Student Affairs, Academic Advising & Academic Support Services
- Employment Level
- Administrative
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Academic Advisor (SSP II)/Undergraduate Studies
California State University, San Bernardino
Job No: 501498
Work type: Staff
Categories: Unit 4 - APC - Academic Professionals of California, Administrative, Probationary, Full Time, Student Services
Department Summary
The mission of the Office of Undergraduate Studies (UGS) is to support holistic academic services through various departmental programs and resources that promote equity, retention, timely graduation, and student-defined success for all undergraduate students. UGS supports the development, improvement, and maintenance of strong undergraduate programs and related policies. It provides leadership and input, as appropriate, for changing, enhancing, or improving existing programs and policies. UGS also provides leadership in the development of academic support programs. Our advising teams consist of Advising and Academic Services and provide academic advising and guidance for our first time-freshmen and the College Advising Team, which provides the same for continuing and transfer students.
Job Summary
The Professional advisor position at CSUSB assists students in the development and implementation of meaningful academic, personal, and career plans that are strengths-based, equity-minded, and compatible with their individual goals. The key goals of academic advising are 1) timely graduation, 2) knowledge of university policies and procedures and engagement with resources, and 3) knowledge of personal, academic, and career options and pathways.
TYPICAL ACTIVITIES:
- Build relationships with advisees. Provides 1:1 and group academic advising to undergraduate students;
- Works directly with students to discuss major program requirements, create academic plans (myCAP), review and educate students on how to read and understand their PAWS, and provide direct services to students;
- Introduce and refer students to campus resources, when appropriate;
- Assist students in identifying and articulating graduation and educational goals;
- Stay informed of program and major requirements pertaining to academic advising collaborates with college faculty and department chairs;
- Identify and encourages student engagement in activities/programs that compliment students' academic preparation for a career;
- Provides direct support peer advisors by providing ongoing training and professional development, answering questions, and providing feedback on work/projects/tasks;
- Campus Partnerships and Events;
- Participate in campus events such as orientation, convocation, Coyote One-Stop, and others as they arise;
- Delivers workshop presentations to students;
- Collaborates with advising teams campus-wide;
- Attends UAAC, Navigate, and/or other advising related platform events, advising council meetings, and committees.
Employment Status: This position is full-time, exempt and probationary (with the possibility of converting to permanent).
This recruitment is to fill five (5) vacancies.
The initial review of applications will begin on August 12, 2021.
Work Schedule
Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, weekends and evenings may be required.
Key Qualifications
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree required from an accredited university in Higher Education, Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Public Administration, Business Administration or a related field AND the equivalent of two years of professional experience in admissions, one of the student services program areas, or related field.
- Additional specialized experience during which the applicant has acquired and successfully applied the knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a year‑for‑year basis.
Preferred Qualifications
Salary:
Anticipated Hiring Range: $4,304/month
Classification Salary Range: $4,304-$6,120/month
Statement of Commitment to Diversity
In our commitment to furthering knowledge and fulfilling our educational mission, California State University, San Bernardino seeks a campus climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the entire variety of human experiences. In our commitment to diversity, we welcome people from all backgrounds, and we seek to include knowledge and values from many cultures in the curriculum and extra-curricular life of the campus community. Our commitment to work toward an environment that values diversity requires that we create, promote, and maintain activities and programs that further our understanding of individual and group diversity. We will also develop and communicate policies and promote values which discourage intolerance and discrimination.
The concept and dimensions of diversity are to be advanced and incorporated into every aspect of university activity, including student life, the curriculum, teaching, programs, staffing, personnel training practices, research, community services, events, and all other areas of university endeavor.
Dimensions of diversity shall include but are not limited to, the following: race, ethnicity, religious belief, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity, gender expression, ability, socioeconomic status, cultural orientation, national origin, and age.
The implementation of the Commitment to Diversity will rest with the university as a whole. In addition to a personal commitment and involvement, the president may use the University Diversity Committee, campus administrators, faculty, staff, and students as well as other members of the campus community to effectively implement the philosophy and intent of this statement.
Supplemental Information
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
The person holding this position is considered a `mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
California State University, San Bernardino is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status.
This position may be "Designated" under California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. This would require the filing of a Statement of Economic Interest on an annual basis and the completion of training within 6 months of assuming office and every 2 years thereafter. Visit the Human Resources Conflict of Interest webpage link for additional information: http://hrd.csusb.edu/conflictInterest.html
This position adheres to CSU policies against Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, and Sexual Violence, including Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking. This requires completion of Sexual Violence Prevention Training within 6 months of assuming employment and on a two-year basis thereafter. (Executive Order 1096)
To view full description and to apply, visit: https://www.csusb.edu
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