Academic Advisor Special Programs and Learning Communities Specialist

Academic Advisor Special Programs and Learning Communities Specialist

Job No: 528664
Work Type: Staff
Location: Long Beach
Categories: Unit 4 - APC - Academic Professionals of California, Administrative, Temporary, Full Time

Job Summary

The Academic Advisor - Special Programs and Learning Communities Specialist, will provide the day-to-day academic advising to the College of Engineering's (COE) general undergraduate students population and to students participating in the various learning communities and special programs developed by the COE to support retention and graduation.
Key Responsibilities

• Advise pre-engineering majors, continuing engineering majors, and prospective engineering students in the general engineering undergraduate population and those participating in various COE learning communities and special programs. Track student progress using CMS data to ensure that progress in degree based on College's degree progress rules. Training of advisors and supervising of student assistants.
• Plan, implement, and supervise COE's learning communities and special programs services in collaboration with the Associate Director of Advising and the Director of Outreach and Recruitment. Collaborate with faculty on the analysis and evaluation of data pertinent to learning outcomes for students participating in learning communities and special programs.
• Assist ESSC Advisors with planning and coordinating advising activities i.e. Advising and Registration of newly admitted students, Mandatory Advising Activities, and Student Success Workshops.
• Collaborate with faculty advisors and appropriate university offices to assist fully declared engineering majors.
• Other activities related to student success of initiatives as identified by the College of Engineering.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge/experience with MS Office to include: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access to track and maintain data and prepare/format data reports.
  
  
• Ability to plan and organize tasks and projects and collaborate with staff, faculty and students.
  
  
• Excellent communication skills.
  
  
• Ability to work collaboratively with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus population
  
  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."
  Education and Experience
  
  
• Equivalent to a bachelor's degree with upper or graduate coursework in counseling and guidance, human relations, or related fields and three years of professional experience in one of the student services program areas required.
  
  
• Master's degree is preferred.
  Physical Summary
  
  Sedentary work - Involves mainly sitting. Walking and standing are minimal. Lifting is limited to lightweight objects. (10 pounds or less).
  Licenses / Certificates
  
  CA Driver's License preferred.
  Department
  
  COE Instruction
  Classification
  
  Student Services Professional III
  Compensation
  
  Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department's fiscal resources.
  
  Hiring Range: $5,025 - $5,666 per month commensurate with candidate's education, experience, skills, and training.
  
  CSU Classification Salary Range: $5,025 - $7,159 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 two (2) years with no permanent status granted. Temporary assignments may expire prior to the ending date.
  Application Procedures
  
  Click Apply Now to complete the CSULB Online Employment Application.
  
  PLEASE FILL OUT THE APPLICATION COMPLETELY. It is important that all sections of the on-line application are filled out completely and accurately. Please include all relevant education and experience. Your application will be used to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
  Additional Information
  
  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 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.
  
  CSULB is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas).
  
  A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
  
  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 religious creed, sexual orientation, and veteran or military status.
  Accommodations
  
  We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact StaffHR-Accommodations@csulb.edu.
  Out of State Employment Policy
  
  California State University, Long Beach, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California.
  
  As of January 1, 2022 the .
  Out of State Employment Policy
  
  California State University, Long Beach, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California.
  
  As of January 1, 2022 the https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/10899725/latest/" href="https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/10899725/latest/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.
  
  
  
  Application Closes: Jun 17, 2023 (11:55 PM)
  
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