EOP & PATH Scholars Advisor (Student Services Professional II)

California State University, Chico; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition fee waiver

Job summary

California State University, Chico is seeking a Student Services Professional II to provide integrated advising, case management, and career readiness support for EOP and PATH Scholars/Foster Youth students. The role focuses on academic achievement, retention, timely degree completion, and career preparedness through proactive advising and campus collaboration.

Under the supervision of the Associate Director of EOP and with lead direction from the PATH Scholars Coordinator, the position requires

Qualifications

• Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in a behavioral sciences, public or business administration, or a related field.
• Two years of full-time professional experience in one of the student services program areas or in a related field; experience should show competence and growth potential.
• A Master’s degree in a related field may substitute for one year of professional experience; additional related experience may substitute for required education on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Provide integrated advising, case management, career readiness, and student success services for EOP and PATH Scholars/Foster Youth students.
• Promote academic achievement, retention, timely degree completion, and career preparedness through proactive advising and coordination with campus/community partners.
• Serve historically underserved student populations and advance educational equity, student belonging, and post-graduation success.
• Collaborate with campus partners to connect students with appropriate resources and opportunities.

Skills

Advising

Case management

Career readiness

Student services

Education

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

Master’s degree in counseling, student affairs, higher education, social work, education, or related field

Job description

• Unit 4 - APC - Academic Professionals of California 1

Job Search Category/Discipline

• Student Services 1

Time Basis

• Full Time 1

Details - EOP & PATH Scholars Advisor (Student Services Professional II)

CalPERS retirees may not be considered for staff/MPP positions if they have collectedunemployment within the prior 12 months and/or if there has not been a minimum of180 calendar days between their retirement date and the appointment date.

EOP & PATH Scholars Advisor (Student Services Professional II)

Chico State is committed to recruiting outstanding candidates. The ideal candidate will embrace our values predicated on the primacy of student success and the elimination of equity gaps, have demonstrated experience working with diverse populations, and will contribute to policies, programs, and practices that support an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning and working environment. Black, Indigenous, People of Color, veterans, and those with diverse abilities are encouraged to apply.

Job/Department Summary:

Under the general supervision of the Associate Director of Educational Opportunity Program (EOP), and receiving lead work direction from the PATH Scholars Coordinator, the Student Services Professional II provides integrated advising, case management, career readiness, and student success services for EOP and PATH Scholars/Foster Youth students. The position promotes academic achievement, retention, timely degree completion, and career preparedness through proactive advising, coordinated programming, and collaboration with campus and community partners. Serving historically underserved student populations, the incumbent advances the University's commitment to educational equity, student belonging, and post-graduation success.

Required Education and Experience:

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.
AND
Two years of full-time 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 the professional experience. Additional specialized experience which demonstrates the applicant has successfully applied the knowledge and abilities of a Student Services professional may also be substituted for required education on a year-for year basis.

Preferences:

Preference may be given to applicants with the following as they may be considered specialized skills:

• Master’s degree in counseling, student affairs, higher education, social work, education, or a related field.
• Experience providing academic advising, case management, or student success support to college students.
• Experience working with historically underserved student populations, including first-generation, low-income, foster youth, or students who have experienced barriers to higher education.
• Experience developing or coordinating student success, retention, transition, career readiness, or student engagement programming.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with campus and community partners and connect students with appropriate resources.

Time Base: Full-time

Pay Plan: 12/12

CSU Classification Salary Range: $60,996 - $86,736 per year.

Benefits: This position qualifies for benefits including tuition fee waiver (if eligible).

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.

California State University, Chico, in accordance with CSU policy, may require that the successful candidate complete a background check (including a criminal records check, sexual offender registry check, and/or fingerprinting) prior to assuming this position. Failure to satisfactorily complete or pass the background check may impact the job offer or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for posted positions identified as sensitive.

This position is considered a sensitive position based on CSU guidelines. Incumbent is responsible for the safety and security of Level 1 data, sometimes also referred to as Level 1 protected data. This is confidential information that is in most cases protected by statutes, regulations, or other legal mandates.

The person holding this position is considered a "General 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 (revised July 21, 2017) as a condition of employment.

About Chico State:

The campus motto, "Today Decides Tomorrow", is brought to life by inclusive pedagogy, experiential learning, and co-curricular programming. The Chico Experience prepares students to be critical thinkers, engaged citizens, and inspired stewards of environmental, social, and economic resources. Together, they will become leaders solving the challenges of the 21st century. The campus is located in Northern California, 90 minutes from the state capital, Sacramento, and a three-hour drive from the San Francisco Bay Area. Chico offers year-round natural beauty, outdoor leisure activities, and a thriving arts, music, and events scene. We acknowledge and are mindful that Chico State stands on lands that were originally occupied by the first people of this area, theMechoopda, and we recognize their distinctive spiritual relationship with this land, the flora, the fauna, and the waters that run through campus. We are humbled that our campus resides upon sacred lands that since time immemorial have sustained the Mechoopda people and continue to do so today.

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons 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 veteran status, or any other protected status.

Chico State is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas).

CSU, Chico's Annual Security Report includes summaries of institutional policy relating to campus safety, drug and alcohol use, sexual assault, and other matters. The report is published in compliance with the Clery Act and includes three years of certain crime statistics that occurred in Clery Act defined geography. A paper copy of the report may be requested in person at CSU, Chico Police Department or by calling 530-898-5555. It is also available on the web at Annual Security & Fire Safety Report.

Advertised: November 03, 2026 (9:00 AM) Pacific Standard Time
Applications close: November 24, 2026 (11:55 PM) Pacific Standard Time