Job Summary
Under general supervision, the individual will provide comprehensive academic advising to undergraduates in the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics with particular emphasis on assigned caseload of pre-majors. The individual will provide information about University policies, procedures and regulations to students; assist in the implementation and personal delivery of various academic advising programs/program information, workshops, and computer-based advising systems; and work on issues related to retention and progress of students. This individual will participate in multiple college and university student success programs including but not limited to Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration, CNSM SAFARI to Success, Science and Math Enrichment Program, Mandatory Freshman Advising, Freshmen Scholars Learning Community, and CNSM Early Warning Advising Programs. The incumbent will promote the principles of “growth mindset” model and metacognitive learning strategies.
Key Responsibilities
- To provide comprehensive academic advising to undergraduate population, using basic interviewing and counseling techniques, in one-to-one appointments, “quick questions,” and in workshop settings.
- To collect, compile, analyze, and evaluate student data, reports, and/or documents; for the CNSM Advising Center. This includes, but is not limited to, advising forms, degree progress reports, Education Advisory Board (EAB) data, CS Link reports, and student files.
- Identify students at risk and prioritize those needing interventions and help. Advise students on where to get assistance; help set up support groups.
- To maintain cooperative and working relationships with academic departments, university services, programs, offices, and the University Center for Undergraduate Advising for the purpose of creating a seamless university advising environment.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community.
Excellent critical thinking and interpersonal skills required. Knowledge and understanding of undergraduate science and mathematics degree requirements and career pathways. Ability to collect, organize, and analyze data in order to track student progress Ability to develop, present, and modify/implement changes in academic advising to work seamlessly with changes introduced by the University’s registration, enrollment process, and degree requirements. Ability to initiate expeditious solutions to students’ problems associated with academic appeal, retention, probation, graduation, administrative reviews, etc.
Ability to analyze the causes of students’ problems through transcript examination and personal interviews and then provide appropriate academic and career counseling, recommendations, and/or referrals to assist students to succeed. Excellent technical and computer skills required. Familiarity with university policies and regulations.
Knowledge of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
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 in one of the behavioral sciences, public or business administration, or a job-related field and two years of professional experience in one of the student services program areas required.
• Master’s degree preferred and may substituted for one year of experience.
Physical Summary
Sedentary work - Involves mainly sitting. Walking and standing are minimal. Lifting is limited to lightweight objects. (10 pounds or less).
Department
CNSM Academic Advising Center
Classification
Student Services Professional II
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.
CSU Classification Salary Range: The CSU Classification Salary Range for this position is $5,083 - $7,228 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
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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.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSULB 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.
Due to the nature of this position, current CSULB employees are subject to a criminal record check unless they have successfully completed a criminal background check through CSULB within the past 12 months.
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
Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, CSULB provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or other protected status. CSULB complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.
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 CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.