Academic Advisor & Student Success Advocate

California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt; Arcata (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium benefits

Vacation

Medical insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

PERS retirement

Job summary

California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt seeks an Academic Advisor in the Advising Center to provide holistic guidance to students across designated majors. You will support first-generation, low-income, and diverse students, helping them acclimate academically and personally while collaborating with faculty and staff.

Responsibilities include advising, workshop development, orientation support, retention initiatives, and documenting student progress.

Qualifications

• Two years of professional experience in student services or related field.
• Ability to advise multiple majors and support diverse student populations.
• Experience with academic policies and retention initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary academic advising for designated majors and programs.
• Assist in orientation, workshops, and retention initiatives campus-wide.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and interventions.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and campus partners to support student success.

Skills

Holistic advising

Student services

Diversity awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master's degree substitution for experience

Job description

California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt seeks an Academic Advisor in the Advising Center to provide holistic guidance to students across designated majors. You will support first-generation, low-income, and diverse students, helping them acclimate academically and personally while collaborating with faculty and staff.

Responsibilities include advising, workshop development, orientation support, retention initiatives, and documenting student progress.