Business Advisor (Student Services Professional I-Range B)

CSU; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Dental + Vision

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition waiver

FlexCash

EAP

15 holidays

Job summary

California State University, Fullerton is seeking a Business Advisor to provide comprehensive academic advising for undergraduates in the College of Business and Economics. You will conduct individual appointments, group sessions, and workshops to guide degree planning and policy understanding.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with one year in student services; strong communication, data handling, and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral science, public administration, business administration, or related field with one year in student services.
• Ability to interpret program rules, analyze data, and make recommendations.
• Strong oral and written communication; ability to present clearly.

Responsibilities

• Advise undergraduates on degree requirements, course selection, and academic policies.
• Manage advising appointments, emails, and front desk coverage; track student records.
• Support student success initiatives, orientations, and educational workshops.
• Review electives and substitutions; assist with change-of-major requests.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Data analysis

Organization & program management

Research techniques

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Job Title

Business Advisor

Classification

Student Services Professional I-Range B

Auto Req. ID

562334

Salary Range

Classification Range $25.86 - $36.59 per hour

(Hiring range depending on qualifications, not anticipated to exceed $25.86 - $28.54 per hour)

Work Schedule

Monday - Thursday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. This is a temporary position to end on or before June 30, 2027, with a possibility of renewal on an annual basis if funds and/or program needs exist.

Why CSUF

California State University, Fullerton (Cal State Fullerton) is a leading public university committed to student success, academic excellence, and inclusive excellence. The university fosters a collaborative environment that supports teaching, research, and service while promoting innovation and professional growth. Cal State Fullerton is both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, and a recipient of the Seal of Excelencia (2021 and 2024) from Excelencia in Education. Joining Cal State Fullerton means becoming part of a community dedicated to advancing student achievement, career success, and economic mobility.

Department

The College of Business and Economics within the Division of Academic Affairs is committed to leading business education through the guiding principles of program quality, balancing theory and practice, and expanding our outreach and visibility. We create positive change by leveraging the curiosity and entrepreneurial spirit of Southern California to produce globally-aware business leaders through innovative teaching and high-quality applied research. We inspire our students and other partners to transform the workforce through innovative impactful instruction and research.We seek an exceptional individual to join the Dean’s Office as the Business Advisor (Student Services Professional I-Range B). The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude and an active, energetic mind characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to inclusivity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under general supervision of the Director of the Business Advising Center, the Business Advisor provides academic advising and support to undergraduate students within the College of Business and Economics. The Business Advisor guides newly admitted and continuing students by offering comprehensive academic advising through individual appointments, group advising sessions, workshops, and presentations.

Key responsibilities include advising students on degree requirements, course selection, transcript evaluations, academic policies and procedures, and academic standing, including probation-related support. The Business Advisor also assists with student success initiatives, special programs, orientations, and educational workshops designed to promote retention, engagement, and academic achievement.

Additional responsibilities include managing advising appointments, email correspondence, and drop-in advising services; reviewing and processing TDA exceptions for approved electives and course substitutions; evaluating coursework; processing change-of-major requests; and maintaining accurate student records. Supports an assigned student population, coordinates outreach and intervention strategies based on student needs, and provides advising support during front desk coverage. Other duties may be assigned as needed to support the mission and goals of the Business Advising Center.

Essential Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent from an accredited four-year college or university in one of the behavioral sciences, public administration, business administration, or a job-related field plus one year of experience in professional Student Services work at the entry trainee level. Specialized and relevant experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Equivalent amounts of job-related, graduate level education may be substituted for the required experience. Working knowledge of the methods and problems of organization and program management. Working knowledge of research techniques, interview techniques, and the principles of individual and group behavior. Ability to interpret and apply program rules and regulations, gather and analyze data, reason logically, draw valid conclusions, and make appropriate recommendations. Ability to present clear and concise information orally and in written reports. Ability to acquire knowledge of campus procedures and activities and the overall organization. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

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 complete the background check satisfactorily may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Preferred Qualifications

Currently enrolled in or have completed a master’s degree. Previous experience advising an undergraduate student population with the ability to advise or counsel students individually and in groups. Working knowledge of the practices, procedures, and activities of an undergraduate advisement office.

License/Certifications

A valid California driver’s license.

Special Working Conditions

Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator

Benefits at a Glance

• An array of health plans that include prescription drug coverage
• Dental and Vision coverage
• Income protection benefits including life insurance and disability
• Retirement plan through CalPERS
• Tuition waiver for employees and dependents if eligible
• FlexCash (in lieu of health and dental)
• Employee Assistance Programs
• 15 paid holidays

See our CSUF Benefits website for additional information.

Additional Information

California State University, Fullerton is committed to fostering an environment where students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. We welcome individuals ready to make an impact on student and staff success to apply and become part of the Titan Community. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

Cal State Fullerton is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination based regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or any other protected status.

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.

The person holding this position is considered a limited mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with the requirement outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017.

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.

Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool.

If you are applying for a staff position, please note that you are not eligible to work concurrently in a staff position and an Academic Student position such as a Graduate Assistant, Teaching Associate, Instructional Student Assistant, or Student Assistant position.

Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.

Employee/applicant who applies for a position may be required to successfully complete job-related performance test(s) as part of the selection process.

Online application/resume must be received by electronic submission on the final filing date by 9:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)/midnight (Eastern Standard Time). Applicants who fail to complete all sections of the online application form will be disqualified from consideration.

California State University, Fullerton is not currently sponsoring anynewH-1B petitions for staff, management, or faculty positions.

Advertised: Sep 24 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Oct 08 2026 Pacific Daylight Time