Nursing Program Advisor (Student Services Professional II)

Online Employment System; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition fee waiver

Health insurance

Job summary

California State University, Chico is seeking a Nursing Program Advisor to support hundreds of pre-nursing and nursing students with program requirements, course planning, and licensure preparation. The role includes coordinating online program applications, advising on transfer credits, and contributing to accreditation efforts with the School of Nursing.

The ideal candidate will hold a four-year degree in behavioral sciences, public or business administration, with potential for Master’s

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.
• Master’s degree in a job-related field may substitute for one year of professional experience.
• Additional specialized experience which demonstrates the applicant has successfully applied the knowledge and abilities of a Student Services professional may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Advise hundreds of pre-nursing and nursing students on program requirements, course selection, degree progress, and entrance/licensure exam prep.
• Conduct orientations and outreach activities; evaluate transfer credit; update articulation agreements for the BS in Nursing.
• Collaborate with the articulation officer to maintain articulation agreements and provide reports.
• Lead the online nursing program application setup, review applications for requirements, and perform initial assessment of points.
• Serve as Chico State Nursing Club advisor and participate in ad hoc committees; cover the department office in absences.
• Assist School of Nursing director with annual accreditation surveys and accreditation review reports.

Skills

e-advising tools

Public speaking

Data analysis

Decision making

Difficult conversations

Education

Bachelor's degree in behavioral sciences/public or business administration

Job description

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion:

California State University (CSU), Chico is a comprehensive and residential public university, holding Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) designation. Chico State operates as part of the 23-campus CSU system, which educates the most ethnically, economically, and academically diverse student body in the nation. The University enrolls over 15,000 students, with over half identifying as first-generation college students.

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:

Working independently under general supervision, the Nursing Program Advisor performs moderately complex professional Student Services work advising several hundred pre-nursing and nursing students. The Nursing Program Advisor advises students on program requirements, course selection, degree progress, and entrance and licensure exam preparation, conducts orientations and outreach activities, evaluates transfer credit and collaborates with the campus articulation officer to update articulation agreements for the BS in Nursing major, analyzes information, compiles and prepares reports. The Nursing Program Advisor also takes a lead role in set-up of the online nursing program application, including review of applications to ensure all requirements are met as well as initial assessment of application points. Additional responsibilities include serving as Chico State Nursing Club advisor, on ad hoc committees, covering the department office when there are absences, and assisting School of Nursing director with annual accreditation surveys and accreditation review reports.

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

*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:

• Knowledge of e-advising tools.
• Experience with public speaking and outreach.
• Collecting, analyzing, and interpreting complex data to inform decision‑making.
• Exercising sound judgment when interpreting policies, evaluating complex situations, and determining appropriate courses of action.
• Navigating challenging conversations, including communicating difficult information and addressing sensitive or potentially contentious situations.

Time Base: Full‑time

Pay Plan: 12/12

Work Schedule: Mon‑Fri 8:00am-5:00pm, Summer: Mon‑Thurs 7:00am-5:30pm

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

Benefits:

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

CSU, Chico offers a number of benefits to its employees (e.g., sick leave, vacation, health insurance). For more information please visit https://www.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/benefits/Documents/employee-benefits-summary.pdf

Additional Information:

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:

Graduate and undergraduate programs boast high-quality research experiences, exceptional faculty mentoring, and civic and global engagement opportunities. 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, the Mechoopda, 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.

Open Until Filled (Review of Applications will begin 11/23/26. Applications received after that date may be considered.)