Lead Academic Advising - Engineering & Computer Science

The California State University; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Dental & Vision

Retirement plan

Tuition waiver

Job summary

The California State University, Fullerton seeks an Assistant Director of Academic Advising in the College of Engineering and Computer Science to lead and oversee a team delivering equitable, high-quality advising for new and continuing students.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Academic Advising, the role emphasizes data-informed program development, collaboration with campus partners, and a commitment to inclusive leadership in a large public university setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited four-year college; upper division/graduate coursework in counseling techniques, interviewing, and conflict resolution.
• Four years of professional student services work, advising individuals and groups, and resolving complex student services problems.
• Master’s degree may substitute for one year of experience; Doctoral degree may substitute for two years.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop academic advising practices and programs for new and continuing students.
• Develop relational advising models and coordinate equitable advising practices to increase student retention and success.
• Collaborate with campus partners using data to support enrollment, retention, and degree completion efforts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Advising students

Counseling techniques

Interviews

Conflict resolution

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field

Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or related field may substitute for one year of experience

Doctoral degree with internship/clinical training may substitute for two years

Tools

Canvas

Job description

The California State University, Fullerton seeks an Assistant Director of Academic Advising in the College of Engineering and Computer Science to lead and oversee a team delivering equitable, high-quality advising for new and continuing students.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Academic Advising, the role emphasizes data-informed program development, collaboration with campus partners, and a commitment to inclusive leadership in a large public university setting.