Academic Advisor

California State University, Chico; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

California State University Dominguez Hills seeks an Academic Advisor to provide academic advising services to current students and potential majors or minors. The incumbent aids undergraduates by reviewing course selection and career goals, collaborating with campus resources, and supporting graduation initiatives within the Center and University.

The role emphasizes equity-centered advising, collaboration with departments, and contribution to student success and timely degree completion.

Qualifications

• Education: Four-year degree in behavioral sciences, public or business administration or related field.
• Experience: Two years in student services or related field; Master's may substitute for one year.
• Knowledge of equity-centered advising practices and university policies.

Responsibilities

• Advise a caseload of students to support degree completion within established parameters.
• Provide information on university policies, graduation requirements, and procedures.
• Collaborate with retention specialists, peer mentors, and faculty to implement advising strategies.
• Interview students to identify strengths and connect them with resources.

Skills

Equity-based advising

Cultural research basics

Data analysis

Multicultural awareness

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Master's degree substitution possible

Job description

Job no: 563960

Work type: Staff

Location: Dominguez Hills

Categories: Unit 4 - APC - Academic Professionals of California, Probationary, Full Time, Student Services, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Department Name: Student Success Center, College of Health, Human Services and Nursing

Division: Academic Affairs

Classification Title: Student Services Professional II

Classification Salary Range: $5,083 - $7,228 per month

The anticipated salary for this position is $5,083 per month.

The final salary is dependent upon qualifications and experience.

Position Summary

Under the general supervision of the Student Success Director, the Academic Advisor provides academic advising services to current students and potential majors or minors students. The incumbent aids undergraduate students to ensure academic and professional success by reviewing course selection and career goals. The Academic Advisor collaborates with other departments and refers students to appropriate campus resources, provides solution centered recommendations in support of campus and system-wide graduation initiatives and contributes to the mission of the Center, College, and University.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise a caseload of students to provide significant and frequent advising opportunities; make decisions in individual cases to resolve student problems within established parameters, regulations, and guidelines; and track each student cohort to ensure efficient degree completion.
• Ensure timely degree completion by providing academic advisement and information on university policies (including open university policies), procedures, and graduation requirements to the undergraduate population.
• Collaborate with retention specialists, peer mentors, graduation specialists, and faculty to assist in the development and implementation of innovative advising and retention strategies.
• Interview students and identify sources of strengths and cultural capital and connect them with appropriate and relevant resources and programming (curricular, co-curricular, etc.).

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Equivalent 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 above may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis.

Experience: Equivalent of two years of professional experience in one of the student services program areas or in a related field. A master’s degree in a job related field may be substituted for one year of the professional experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge of assets-based, equity centered advising practices.
• General knowledge of culturally-responsive research and interview techniques.
• Ability to reason logically; collect, compile, analyze and evaluate data.
• Skill in recognizing multicultural, multisexed and multiaged value systems.
• Demonstrated ability to make decisions and carry through with actions which may impact other Student Services areas

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual or multilingual skill is desirable.

General Information

• Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. 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. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Fair Chance Hiring Ordinance and State Law.
• In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.
• California State University Dominguez Hills is not currently sponsoring staff or management positions for H-1B employment visas.
• The CSU system offers a competitive total compensation benefits package for employees and qualifying dependents, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and tuition assistance. It is our goal to compensate employees equitably and fairly. You can access a full description of our benefits here .
• 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.

Closing Statement

California State University, Dominguez Hills, is strongly committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce. Individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may call the Human Resources Office at [phone].

California State University Dominguez Hills is an 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.

Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended.

Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

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Advertised: Nov 10 2026 Pacific Standard Time

Applications close: Nov 24 2026 Pacific Standard Time