Student Services Counselor - State Programs

Psych Billing; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

California State University, Fullerton seeks a State Programs Counselor (Student Services Professional III) to provide counseling and guidance to students, manage program activities, and support financial aid initiatives. The role requires collaboration with faculty, staff, and external partners to remove barriers to education.

The position emphasizes integrity, inclusivity, and ethical practices, with a monthly salary of $5,540–$6,128 and a workweek Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of student services work in counseling or related field.
• Master's degree can substitute for 1 year of experience.
• Doctoral degree can substitute for up to 3 years of experience.
• Ability to plan, develop, coordinate, supervise programs and activities.
• Ability to interact with a diverse student population, faculty, staff and the public.
• Ability to analyze complex situations and advise on actions.
• Ability to advise students individually and in groups on complex matters.
• Ability to work with minimal instructions and meet deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and campus knowledge.
• Background check will be completed satisfactorily.

Skills

Counseling techniques

Interviewing

Conflict resolution

Interpersonal communication

Diversity and inclusion

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree substitution

Doctoral degree substitution

Tools

PeopleSoft CMS

Job description

California State University, Fullerton seeks a State Programs Counselor (Student Services Professional III) to provide counseling and guidance to students, manage program activities, and support financial aid initiatives. The role requires collaboration with faculty, staff, and external partners to remove barriers to education.

The position emphasizes integrity, inclusivity, and ethical practices, with a monthly salary of $5,540–$6,128 and a workweek Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.