Business Advisor (Student Services Professional I-Range B)

Careers Listing; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans including prescription

Dental and vision

Life insurance & disability

retirement plan through CalPERS

Tuition waiver for employees and/or DE

FlexCash

Employee Assistance Programs

15 paid holidays

Job summary

California State University, Fullerton is seeking a Business Advisor (Student Services Professional I-Range B) to provide academic advising and support to undergraduate students within the College of Business and Economics. The role reports to the Director of the Business Advising Center and operates under general supervision.

The position is temporary through June 30, 2027, with potential annual renewal based on funding and program needs.

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.
• Preferred: currently enrolled in or completed a master’s degree; experience advising an undergraduate student population; knowledge of advisement office practices.
• Background check required and CSU policy on employment; conditional offer may be rescinded if information is not satisfactory.

Responsibilities

• Advising undergraduate students on degree requirements and course selection.
• Assist with transcript evaluations, academic policies, and procedures.
• Coordinate outreach and intervention strategies to support student success and retention.
• Manage advising appointments, emails, and front-desk coverage; process changes of major requests.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in behavioral sciences / public administration / business administration or related field

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 on 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 any new H-1B petitions for staff, management, or faculty positions.