Transfer and Black Student Success Advisor (Student Services Professional II)

California State University, Chico; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans and benefits

Dental and Vision coverage

Retirement plan through CalPERS

Tuition waiver for employees and/or-de

Job summary

California State University, Fullerton is seeking a Transfer and Black Student Success Advisor (Student Services Professional II) in Fullerton. The role focuses on advising prospective teachers and promoting inclusive education across CSU programs.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and experience in student services, with a background check and a strong commitment to equity and inclusion within a large public university.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent in one of the behavioral sciences, public administration, business administration or a job-related field.
• Two years of professional experience in one of the student services program areas or a related field.
• A master’s degree in a job-related field may be substituted for one year of professional experience.
• A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily for employment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as the ability to interact with a diverse student population.

Responsibilities

• Provides advisement and support to prospective students interested in becoming teachers in California, focusing on underrepresented student populations.
• Coordinates scheduling of recruitment and advisement activities at regional community college campuses and on campus.
• Maintains a database of potential future teachers and develops programming to support students.
• Prepares quarterly progress and summary reports of student recruitment and success activities.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree / equivalent in behavioral sciences / public administration / business administration

Two years of professional student services experience

Master’s degree may substitute for one year of experience

Tools

CMS/PeopleSoft

Job description

Transfer and Black Student Success Advisor (Student Services Professional II)

Job no: 562914
Work type: Staff
Location: Fullerton
Categories: Unit 4 - APC - Academic Professionals of California, Administrative, Probationary, Full Time

Job Title

Transfer and Black Student Success Advisor

Classification

Student Services Professional II

Auto Req. ID

562914

Salary Range

(Hiring range depending on qualifications, not anticipated to exceed $5,083 - $5,254 per month)

Work Schedule

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

Why CSUF

California State University, Fullerton (Cal State Fullerton) is a leading public university committed to student success, academic excellence, and inclusive excellence. The university fosters a collaborative environment that supports teaching, research, and service while promoting innovation and professional growth. Cal State Fullerton is both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, and a recipient of the Seal of Excelencia (2021 and 2024) from Excelencia in Education. Joining Cal State Fullerton means becoming part of a community dedicated to advancing student achievement, career success, and economic mobility.

Department

The College of Education within the Division of Academic Affairs is committed to preparing high quality educators and leaders who engage in research-based instruction, reflective practices, meet ethical and professional standards, participates in innovative collaborative endeavors, dedicated to lifelong learning and making the world a better place. We seek an exceptional individual to join our Center for Careers in Teaching team as the Transfer and Black Student Success Advisor (Student Services Professional II). 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.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the general supervision of the Director of Advising and Student Success, the Transfer and Black Student Success Advisor (Student Services Professional II) provides advisement and support to prospective students interested in becoming teachers in California, with a focus on underrepresented student populations in teacher preparation. Establishes and maintains regular contact and collaborative relationships with counselors, advisors, and faculty at regional community colleges and on campus. Represents the College of Education undergraduate majors and the Center for Careers in Teaching (CCT) at recruitment, yield, and retention activities - both off-site and on campus. Coordinates scheduling of recruitment and advisement activities at regional community college campuses. Coordinates annual Community College Counselor conference to support advising future teachers at the community colleges. Utilizes university and department policies and procedures to assist students with the selection of classes, progress toward degree, and preparation for a teacher preparation program. Maintains a database of potential future teachers and develops programming to support students.

The Transfer and Black Student Success Advisor provides quarterly progress and summary reports of student recruitment and success activities. Supports the development and execution of strategic recruitment and retention goals in support of the overall College of Education strategic plan. Recruitment and retention efforts must aim to diversify teacher preparation programs to reflect the populations served in our region and beyond. One of the focus areas will be the CSU Chancellor’s Office initiative focused on Black student success. Provide support for all programs sponsored by the CCT and the College of Education Student Success Team. Maintains the Center's database, website, social media, and promotional materials applicable to Community Colleges. Participates in applicable meetings, committees, and training. Other duties as assigned.

All College of Education students leave with a perspective that recognizes, acknowledges, and respects the knowledge and strengths all students bring from their communities (e.g., cultural, ethnic, disability, and linguistic). This perspective is known as Just Equitable and Inclusive Education (JEIE) and is evident in all our programs. College of Education students use this perspective to make community-based assets an integral component of curricular and pedagogical development. In this way, our graduates learn to value and draw upon students’ backgrounds not only to support them in developing skills leading to success in the broader society, but also as a mechanism to transform our communities. We believe that all faculty and staff who work for the college must share these same commitments.

https://ed.fullerton.edu/jeie/ to learn more about Just, Equitable and Inclusive Education (JEIE) principles. It is required that you provide a JEIE statement Your application will be considered incomplete without this requirement.

After viewing the video and reading our JEIE statement, please share how JEIE principles have informed or will inform your work in a professional setting.

• What do justice, equity and inclusion mean to you?
• A description of your experience working with a wide range of people.
• A description of how issues of justice, equity and/or inclusion have impacted you personally or professionally.

Essential Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent from an accredited four-year college or university in one of the behavioral sciences, public administration, business administration or a job-related field and two years of professional experience in one of the student services program areas or a related field. A master’s degree in a job-related field may be substituted for one year of professional experience. Additional specialized and relevant experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

General knowledge of the methods and problems of organizational management, research, and interview techniques. Ability to interpret and apply program rules and regulations, obtain factual and interpretative information through interviews, and advise students individually and in groups on complex student-related matters. Ability to reason logically and use initiative in planning work assignments and in implementing long-range program improvements. 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 establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with a variety of individuals. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as the ability to acquire knowledge of campus procedures, activities, and of 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 CSU general education and graduation requirements. Knowledge of and familiarity with Content Management System (CMS)/People Soft and transfer articulation agreements. Knowledge of and familiarity with contents of university catalog and other publications pertaining to transfer patterns and admission to the teacher credential programs. Experience developing and implementing programs to support student success. Familiarity with computer software programs to track student success. Previous experience promoting teacher preparation programs and working with community colleges. Ability to compile, collect, and analyze data for program review and annual reports. Excellent public speaking skills. Demonstrated success in programming focused on African American/Black students’ retention and recruitment.

License/Certifications

A valid California driver's license and/or a reliable means of transportation.

Ability to lift and carry program materials (up to 50 pounds) with or without accommodation.

Benefits at a Glance

• An array of health plans that include prescription drug coverage
• Dental and Vision coverage
• Income protection benefits including life insurance and disability
• Retirement plan through CalPERS
• Tuition waiver for employees and dependents if eligible

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.

The person holding this position is considered a limited mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with the requirement outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017.

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. If you are applying for a staff position, please note that you are not eligible to work concurrently in a staff position and an Academic Student position such as a Graduate Assistant, Teaching Associate, Instructional Student Assistant, or Student Assistant position.

Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.

Employee/applicant who applies for a position may be required to successfully complete job-related performance test(s) as part of the selection process. Online application/resume must be received by electronic submission on the final filing date by 9:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)/midnight (Eastern Standard Time). Applicants who fail to complete all sections of the online application form will be disqualified from consideration.

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

Advertised: Oct 15 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Oct 29 2026 Pacific Daylight Time