SSC Academic Advisor BIE (Student Services Professional II)

Company: San Diego State University
Location: San Diego
Posted on: January 23, 2025

Job Description:

SSC Academic Advisor BIE (Student Services Professional II)Apply Now Job no: 544766Work type: StaffLocation: San DiegoCategories: Unit 4 - APC - Academic Professionals of California, Probationary, Full Time, Student Services, On-site (work in-person at business location)Position SummarySan Diego State University is seeking a dedicated and proactive Academic Adviser to join the College of Science (CoS). This role is essential in providing comprehensive academic advising and support to CoS students.Key Responsibilities

• Academic Advising: Provide guidance to undergraduate CoS students, assisting with course selection, degree evaluation, and overcoming academic challenges.
• Communication Initiatives: Develop and implement initiatives to improve communication with students through in-person presentations and web-based technology.
• Program Development: Facilitate student success by developing and implementing programs and workshops tailored to their needs.
• Prospective Student Information: Offer information to prospective students about science majors and the CoS.
• Guidance and Counseling: Provide personal counseling related to self-awareness, personal growth, and academic probation to help students achieve their degree goals.
• Pre-Professional Health Advising: Collaborate closely with the Pre-Professional Health Advising Office to guide pre-professional students reliant on our curriculum.
• Support and Supervision: Support CoS Student Success Center undergraduate peer mentors, ensuring CoS students receive appropriate advising to progress efficiently through their major and graduate on time.
• Consistent Advising: Work closely with individual CoS departmental faculty advisers and chairs to ensure advising that aligns with departmental messaging and curricular specifics.Position Information
  • Full-time, benefits eligible, permanent/probationary position.
  • Position is designated 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.Education and ExperienceEquivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in one of the behavioral sciences, public or business administration or a job-related field. Additional specialized experience during which the applicant has acquired and successfully applied the knowledge and abilities shown below may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.Possession of the required knowledge and abilities is typically demonstrated through the equivalent of two years of professional experience in one of the student services program areas or in a related field; experience should give evidence of competence and indicate the potential for further growth. A master's degree in a job-related field may be substituted for one year of professional experience.Key Qualifications
    • Working knowledge of the basic principles of individual and group behavior; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with a diverse range of students, staff, and faculty.
    • Working knowledge of barriers for students from underrepresented groups.
    • Recognize multicultural, multisexed and multi-aged value systems and work accordingly.
    • Experience working with diverse student populations and presenting to diverse audiences of varying size.
    • Some background or experiences in the sciences is preferred.
    • Experience working in a college or university's admissions, advising, evaluations, registrar, or other student service-related office is preferred.
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
    • Updating websites.Compensation and BenefitsStarting salary upon appointment is not expected to exceed $5,083 per month.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.San Diego State University offers a rich benefits package that constitutes a major portion of total compensation. For more information regarding SDSU benefits, please click here.CSU Classification Salary Range: $5,083 - $7,228 per month.Diversity and Community at SDSUAt SDSU, our diversity gives us power and benefits every single member of our community.Through our commitment to equity and inclusion, we encourage all members of our community to purposefully learn from one another through open and respectful dialogue and responsible engagement.SDSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers all qualified candidates for employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered military and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who request an accommodation by contacting Pang Thao at pythao@sdsu.edu.Supplemental InformationInitial review of the required application materials, including cover letters and resumes, will begin on February 10, 2025. To receive full consideration, apply by February 9, 2025. The position will remain open until filled.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.A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. SDSU 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.
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