Undergraduate Academic Advisor College of Business SSP III
Undergraduate Academic Advisor College of Business SSP III
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Working Title:Undergraduate Academic Advisor
Classification Title: Student Services Professional III
Posting Details
Priority Application Deadline (open until filled):Thursday February 6 2025 @ 11:55pm PT
Hiring Preference:
Not Applicable
Position Summary
The Academic Advisor in the College of Business is responsible for counseling students on their educational and professional goals. Providing comprehensive advisement to prospective new and continuing students requires 1 analyzing often complex and/or sensitive situations 2 determining the students needs and 3 deciding how they may best be met. The incumbent is also responsible for upholding and maintaining the high standards of the University and Colleges programs. The Academic Advisor works independently in acquiring information evaluating multifaceted concerns and making decisions which can directly determine the students successful completion of their program.
FLSA:Exempt (Not eligible for overtime compensation)
Anticipated Hiring Range: $5540 per month(Anticipated hiring rate is at or near the minimum of the classification salary range)
CSU Classification Salary Range: $5540 per month $ 7893 per month
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Salary Grade/Range:1
Recruitment Type:Regular (Probationary)
Time Base:FullTime
Work Hours:Monday Friday 8 am 5 pm; occasional weekends and evenings
Telecommuting Option: During the Academic Year this position may be authorized to work up to 1 day per week from home. During Summer Hours this position may be authorized to work up to 2 days per week from home.
Department Information
The California State University Sacramento College of Business (COB) develops engaged responsible and inclusive leaders that enrich communities around the world. The Faculty in the COB are committed to providing the highest quality of education and serving as resources to its students. Founded in 1947 the COB offers four graduate degrees and one undergraduate degree. The COB has been accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) the world leader in business school accreditation and a hallmark of excellence achieved by only 5 of colleges worldwide since 1963.
The COB Office of Student Engagement (OSE) supports students along the entire process of the business student experience at Sac State; from applying to the major through graduation and all the stops along the way.
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Knowledge and Abilities:
The following knowledge and abilities as well as those listed at the lower levels in the Student Services Professional series are required for appointment into this classification.
Thorough knowledge of the principles of individual and group behavior. General knowledge of the principles practices and trends of the Student Services field as well as general knowledge of the policies procedures and practices of the program area to which assigned; general knowledge of individual counseling techniques; general knowledge or the ability to rapidly acquire such knowledge of the organizational procedures and activities of the specific campus to which the position is assigned. Working knowledge of student services programs outside the program to which immediately assigned.
Ability to analyze complex situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action; advise students individually and in groups on complex studentrelated matters; determine appropriate courses of action and proper techniques to utilize while engaged with individuals in personal interactions of an argumentative or sensitive nature; interpret and evaluate descriptions and explanations of problems brought forward by individuals or student organizations analyze and define the problem draw valid conclusions and project consequences of various alternative courses of action; carry out a variety of professionally complex assignments without detailed instructions; and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with a variety of individuals.
Experience:
Possession of these knowledge and abilities is typically demonstrated through the equivalent of three years of progressively responsible professional student services work experience. One year in the program area to which assigned may be preferred but is not required.
A masters degree in Counseling Clinical Psychology Social Work or a directly related field may be substituted for one year of experience. A doctorate degree and the appropriate internship or clinical training in counseling or guidance may be substituted for the three years of experience for positions with a major responsibility for professional career or personal counseling.
Education:
Equivalent to graduation from a fouryear college or university in a related field including or supplemented by upper division or graduate course work in counseling techniques interviewing and conflict resolution where such are jobrelated
RequiredQualifications
Experience
- Experience working with prospective new and continuing college students.
- Experience reviewing student transcripts and familiarity with articulation agreements desired.
Knowledge Skills Abilities
- Ability to apply high degree of judgement persuasiveness professional skills and knowledge in working with student advising and admissions as well as a general understanding of coordinated actions within the total Student Services program.
- Familiarity with community college transfer students and experience working with target populations such as firstgeneration and probationary students desired.
- Knowledge of basic academic advising procedures activities and organizational structure of the College of Business and the University or similar organizations.
- Ability to use: PC printers calculator copy machine PowerPoint Excel word processing internet/webbased programs/software.
- Knowledge of computerized schedules calendars and student tracking and registration systems used in education settings.
- Ability to act independently maintain confidentiality and work effectively with diverse individuals and groups.
- Strong written and organizational skills and ability to conduct group presentation required.
- Ability to adjust approaches and techniques in the face of unpredictable responses and rapidly changing circumstances.
- Commitment to maintaining a welcoming and inclusive work environment with diverse colleagues and constituents including faculty students staff and members of the community.
PreferredQualifications
- Ability to travel and work early mornings evenings and weekends as needed for special events.
- Experience coordinating and conducting student outreach and recruitment events
- Experience or familiarity with University academic and computing environments e.g. Financials Human Resources Student records and CMS.
Condition of Employment:
- Ability to pass a background check.
Documents Needed to Apply
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Failure to upload required documentation may result in disqualification.
About Sacramento State
Sacramento State is located in the heart of Californias capital city five miles from State Capitol. The lush 300acre campus is situated along the American River close to numerous bike trails and other recreational areas. Sacramento also known as the FarmtoFork Capital is one of the most ethnically diverse and livable cities in the country with a population of half of a million. Sacramento State is a Hispanic and AANAPISI serving institution with about 31000 students coming not only from the Greater Sacramento Region but also from across the state country and world. Our 1800 faculty and 1500 staff are committed to meeting our mission:
As Californias capital university we transform lives by preparing students to lead serve and succeed. Sacramento State will be a welcoming caring and inclusive leader in education innovation and engagement. As the regional hub of higher education Sacramento State is dedicated to learning and student success; teaching research scholarship and creative activity; justice diversity equity and inclusion; resource development and sustainability; dedicated community engagement and wellness and safety.
To learn more about why you should join the Hornet Family please visit the Why Sac State page.
Equal Employment Opportunity
California State University Sacramento is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color religion national origin age sex gender identity/expression sexual orientation pregnancy genetic information medical condition marital status veteran status or disability. Sacramento State hires only those individuals who are lawfully authorized to accept employment in the United States.
It is the policy of California State University Sacramento to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. If you need a disability related reasonable accommodation as part of the application and/or interviewing process visit University is committed to creating an education and working environment free from discrimination sexual harassment sexual violence domestic violence dating violence and stalking. For more information on mandatory training for new employees visit Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act and Campus Fire Safety RightToknow Act Notification:
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) the current Annual Security Report (ASR) is available for viewing at The ASR contains the current security and safetyrelated policy statements emergency preparedness and evacuation information crime prevention and sexual prevention information and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Sacramento State for the last three 3 calendar years. Paper copies are available upon request from the Office of Clery Compliance & Training by emailing .
Under the Clery Act this position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) depending upon the role on campus and/or job duties. If this position is identified by the Director of Clery Compliance & Training as a CSA position you will be notified via email and will be assigned the appropriate training in CSU Learn.
Background Check Disclaimer
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with California State University Sacramento. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current California State University Sacramento employees who apply for the position.
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Out of State Employment
Sacramento State University as part of the CSU system is a State of California Employer. As such the University requires all employees (up)on date of hire to reside in the State of California.
As of January 1 2022 theCSU OutofState Employment Policyprohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSUrelated work outside the state of California.
Eligibility Verification
Candidate must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. California State University Sacramento is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (ie. H1B Visa).
Note to Applicants:
Possession of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview unless required by collective bargaining agreement.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
