Strategic Student Success Advisor

California State University; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

California State University Dominguez Hills seeks an Academic Advisor in the Student Success Center to support undergraduate students with course planning and career goals. You will review degree requirements, guide registration, and work with departments to improve retention and graduation outcomes.

The role emphasizes equity-centered advising, collaboration with mentors, faculty, and specialists, and supporting campus initiatives to enhance student success and timely degree completion.

Qualifications

• Education equivalent to a four-year college or university in behavioral sciences, public/business administration, or related field.
• Two years of professional experience in a student services area or related field.
• A master's degree may substitute for one year of professional experience.
• Bilingual or multilingual skill is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Advise a caseload of students to provide advising opportunities and track cohorts for degree completion.
• Provide advisement on university policies and graduation requirements to undergraduates.
• Collaborate with retention and graduation specialists and faculty on advising and retention strategies.
• Interview students to identify strengths and connect them with resources and programming.

Education

Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in behavioral sciences/public or business administration or related field

Job description

California State University Dominguez Hills seeks an Academic Advisor in the Student Success Center to support undergraduate students with course planning and career goals. You will review degree requirements, guide registration, and work with departments to improve retention and graduation outcomes.

The role emphasizes equity-centered advising, collaboration with mentors, faculty, and specialists, and supporting campus initiatives to enhance student success and timely degree completion.