Online Student Success Advisor

The California State University; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

San José State University’s SJSU Online program seeks an Online Student Success Advisor to support enrollment, retention, and engagement for online students. Under the Managing Director, you will provide academic advising and success coaching, monitor progress, outreach proactively, and connect students to University resources to foster success.

You will collaborate with the Center team on assessment processes, recruitment support, and initiatives to improve persistence and graduation rates for

Qualifications

• Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in behavioral sciences, public or business administration or a related field
• Two years of professional experience in student services or related field; master's may substitute for one year of experience
• Strong advising and counseling skills with active listening and problem solving

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic academic advising and support to online students
• Implement proactive advising with ongoing relationships and regular progress tracking
• Assist students with goal setting, time management, and study skills
• Orient students to academic requirements, planning tools, and university resources
• Identify barriers to student success and develop action plans for completion
• Support students facing retention challenges and refer to campus resources as needed
• Maintain responsive, student-centered communication via email, phone, and video conferencing
• Collaborate with the Managing Director on strategic outreach and onboarding processes
• Monitor new student orientation for engagement and responsiveness
• Plan online student community events and co-curricular resources to foster belonging

Skills

Advising

Communication

Technology proficiency

Remote advising

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

PeopleSoft

EAB Navigate

Microsoft Suite

Google Suite

Zoom

DocuSign

Job description

Apply now Job no: 561952
Work type: Staff
Location: San José
Categories: Unit 4 - APC - Academic Professionals of California, Probationary, Full Time, Counselor (Non-instructional Faculty), Remote in-state eligible (long distance work arrangement outside business location)

* This position is 100% remote in-state (California). *

SJSU Online represents San José State University’s commitment to provide fully online access to higher education for working adult learners striving to advance their education and obtain their bachelor’s degree. The Online Student Success Advisor will support the enrollment, retention, and engagement of SJSU Online students. Under the general supervision of the Managing Director of the SJSU Online Student Success Center, this individual will provide academic advising and success coaching while building relationships with online students, monitoring their academic progress, providing proactive outreach, and connecting students to appropriate University resources to foster student success. Working with the Center team, the advisor also participates in assessment processes, provides professional advising support for recruiting and orienting new students, and supports University initiatives on retention, persistence, and graduation.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide holistic academic advising and support to online students
• Implement a proactive advising approach to establish and maintain on-going relationships that include regular meetings, documentation, and tracking of student progress using online tools
• Assist students with individualized success strategies, including goal setting, time management, study skills, etc.
• Introduce and orient students to their academic requirements, academic planning tools, and university resources
• Assist students in creating educational goals and interpretation of policies and procedures in relation to their goals
• Identify barriers to student success, develop action plans to focus on completion
• Provide support to students facing issues that impact retention, persistence, and academic success and referring students to resources as appropriate and necessary
• Provide students with responsive and effective student-centered communication through email, phone, virtual, and video conferencing
• Work with Managing Director to develop and implement strategic communication and outreach plans to help new students navigate the onboarding process
• Monitor new student online orientation to ensure student engagement and responsiveness to any student questions regarding the onboarding process
• Work with Managing Director to develop online student related community building events and activities
• Introduce and orient students to co-curricular resources, events, and communities to help foster a sense of belonging and engagement
• Assist in the planning, development and implementation of programming efforts and materials that support student success, with special focus on degree completion and online academic success

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to communicate with constituents in a professional and respectful manner
• General awareness of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), and a willingness to develop skills in their appropriate, responsible, and ethical use in a higher education environment, consistent with institutional policies and practices
• Strong advising/counseling skills, including demonstrated excellence in active listening and in helping individuals with problem identification, problem solving, conflict resolution, and decision making
• Ability to take advisor notes (documentation) which are required to monitor and assess student progress
• Must be detail-oriented with strong organizational and programming skills
• Effectively use PeopleSoft (student administration database), EAB Navigate, and other enterprise platforms, as needed
• Effectively use software applications such as Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Suite/Apps (Docs, Sheets, Drive), video conferencing software (Zoom), DocuSign, OnBase, etc.
• Knowledge of clear, audience-appropriate communication practices for students, faculty, and staff, while maintaining a student-centered approach
• Ability to plan and conduct workshops, organize special events or activities, and make effective presentations remotely before groups
• Ability to use professional training to enhance performance initiatives and teamwork communication
• Ability to be flexible and manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Ability to be available to work occasional evenings and weekends
• Ability to maintain responsibilities, meet deadlines, and communicate effectively with team and students in a remote working environment
• Ability to advise students individually and in groups on routine matters where required

Required 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
• Two years of professional experience in one of the student services program areas or in a related field. A master’s degree in a job‑related field may be substituted for one year of professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Educational Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work or directly related discipline
• Two or more years of progressively responsible experience providing academic advising and support to students in a post-secondary setting; a master’s degree in higher education administration, counseling, social work, or a related field may be substituted for one year of experience
• Experience in student development theory, outreach practices, and student success services
• Experience in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships within a diverse multicultural environment
• Academic advising experience with online students and/or working adult learners
• California public higher education system experience

Compensation

Classification: Student Services Professional II
Anticipated Hiring Range: $5,099/month - $5,402/month
CSU Salary Range: $5,083/month - $7,228/month
San José State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30-35% of your base salary. For more information on programs available, please see the Employee Benefits Summary .

All applicants must apply within the specified application period: September 9, 2026 through September 23, 2026.

The CSU strongly recommends that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus. The system wide policy can be found athttps://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/ and questions may be sent [e-mail] .

Additional Information

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. SJSU will issue a contingent offer of employment to the selected candidate, 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 satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was offered the position on a contingent basis. The standard background check includes: criminal check, employment and education verification. Depending on the position, a motor vehicle and/or credit check may be required. All background checks are conducted through the university's third party vendor, Accurate Background. Some positions may also require fingerprinting. SJSU will pay all costs associated with this procedure. Evidence of required degree(s) or certification(s) will be required at time of hire. SJSU IS NOT A SPONSORING AGENCY FOR STAFF OR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS. (e.g. H1-B VISAS) All San José State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. Incumbent is also required to promptly report any knowledge of a possible Title IX related incident to the Title IX Officeor report any discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation to the Office of Equal Opportunity.

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.

Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act and Campus Housing Fire Safety Notification:

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Annual Security Report (ASR) is also now available for viewing athttps://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Security-Report.pdf. The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and Sexual Assault prevention information, and information about drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery crimes for San José State University locations for the three most recent calendar years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the Office of the Clery Director by phone at 408-924-1501 or by email [e-mail] .

Pursuant to the Higher Education Opportunity Act, the Annual Fire Safety Report (AFSR) is also available for viewing athttps://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Fire-Safety-Report.pdf . The purpose of this report is to disclose statistics for fires that occurred within SJSU on-campus housing facilities for the three most recent calendar years, and to distribute fire safety policies and procedures intended to promote safety on Campus. A paper copy of the AFSR is available upon request by contacting the Housing Office by phone at 408-795-5600 or by email [e-mail] .

Campus Security Authority - In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and CSU systemwide policy, this position is subject to ongoing review for designation as a Campus Security Authority. Individuals that are designated as Campus Security Authorities are required to immediately report Clery incidents to the institution and complete Clery Act training as determined by the university Clery Director.

Equal Employment Statement

San José State University is an equal opportunity employer. The university prohibits discrimination based based on age, ancestry, caste, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military status, nationality, race, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, sex stereotype, and veteran status. This policy applies to all San José State University students, faculty, and staff, as well as university programs and activities. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and certain other federal and state laws, prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in all education programs and activities operated by the university (both on and off campus). Reasonable accommodation is made for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. San José State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

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