State Programs Counselor (Student Services Professional III)

Inspire Health Alliance; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

California State University, Fullerton is seeking a State Programs Counselor (Student Services Professional III) to join the Office of Financial Aid within the Division of Student Affairs. The role requires a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with counseling-related coursework and three years of professional student services experience.

The position offers a salary range of $5,540 to $6,128 per month, a Monday–Friday schedule, and the opportunity to support programs that remove barriers to

Qualifications

• Essential Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field with counseling/interviewing/conflict resolution coursework; plus 3 years of professional student services experience.
• A master's degree may substitute for one year of experience; a doctoral degree may substitute for three years of experience.
• Ability to plan, develop, coordinate, supervise, and organize programs; interact with a diverse student population; analyze complex situations; advise students; meet deadlines; establish cooperative relationships; strong verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Advise students individually and in groups on complex student-related matters.
• Plan, develop, coordinate, supervise, and organize programs and activities.
• Interact with a diverse student population, faculty, staff, and the public.
• Analyze complex situations accurately and adopt effective actions.
• Complete assignments without detailed instructions; establish cooperative working relationships; communicate effectively.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Program coordination

Advising students

Analytical thinking

Relationship building

Time management

Ethical conduct

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree substitute for 1 year of experience

Doctoral degree substitute for 3 years of experience

Tools

PeopleSoft software

Content Management System (CMS)

Job description

State Programs Counselor (Student Services Professional III)

Classificaiton: Student Services Professional III

Department: The Office of Financial Aid within the Division of Student Affairs is available to remove the cost of barriers that may prevent individuals from pursuing their educational goals. We seek an exceptional individual to join our team as the State Programs Counselor (Student Services Professional III). The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude and an active, energetic mind characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to inclusivity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.

Salary Range: $5,540 - $6,128 per month

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Essential Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or the equivalent from an accredited four-year college or university in a related field including or supplemented by upper division or graduate course work in counseling techniques, interviewing, and conflict resolution plus three years of professional student services work in the field. A master's degree from an accredited college or university in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, or a job-related field may be substituted for one year of professional experience. A Doctoral degree from an accredited college or university and the appropriate internship or clinical training in a relevant field may be substituted for three years of the required professional experience.

Ability to plan, develop, coordinate, supervise, and organize programs and activities. Ability to interact with a diverse student population, faculty, staff, and the public. Ability to analyze complex situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action. Ability to advise students individually and in groups on complex student-related matters. Ability to complete assignments without detailed instructions. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with a variety of individuals. Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as the ability to acquire knowledge of campus procedures, activities, and the overall organization.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, 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 complete the background check satisfactorily may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of PeopleSoft software or content Management System (CMS) is desirable. Previous extensive experience in administration of Title IV programs and knowledge of financial aid, need analysis, professional judgment, federal and state programs.

Special Working Conditions: Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator

Additional Information: California State University, Fullerton is committed to fostering an environment where students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. We welcome individuals ready to make an impact on student and staff success to apply and become part of the Titan Community. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

Cal State Fullerton is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination based on regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or any other protected status.

As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

The scope of responsibilities for this position includes the making or participating in the making of decisions that may have a material financial benefit on the incumbent. Therefore, you will be required to file an initial "Conflict of Interest Form 700: Statement of Economic Interests" within thirty (30) days from date of hire and on an annual basis; and complete the CSU sponsored ethics on-line training within thirty (30) days of appointment, and at least once during each consecutive period of two calendar years following the appointment.

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.

Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool.

California State University, Fullerton is not currently sponsoring any new H-1B petitions for staff, management, or faculty positions.

Application Deadline: Sep 10, 2026 (9:00 PM)