Equity-Driven Academic Advisor

California State University - Chico; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition fee waiver

Health insurance

Job summary

California State University, Chico is seeking an Academic Advisor to provide developmental, academic advising to prospective and current students and to support retention and graduation efforts.

Under direct supervision, you will help students develop decision-making skills, work on problems from investigation to implementation, and coordinate outreach activities across the admissions cycle with a focus on equity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• 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.
• One year of full-time equivalent experience in professional Student Services work at the entry trainee level.
• Graduate-level education may substitute for the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide developmental, academic advising to potential and current students on a drop-in, referral, or appointment basis.
• Support ongoing retention and student success efforts including targeted engagement with prospective students throughout the admissions cycle and coordination of outreach activities.
• Assist with investigations and analysis stages and contribute to solutions and implementation.

Skills

Knowledge of e-advising tools

Public speaking

Outreach planning

Workshop facilitation

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

California State University, Chico is seeking an Academic Advisor to provide developmental, academic advising to prospective and current students and to support retention and graduation efforts.

Under direct supervision, you will help students develop decision-making skills, work on problems from investigation to implementation, and coordinate outreach activities across the admissions cycle with a focus on equity and inclusion.