Academic Advisor, Mustang Success Center
Academic Advisor, Mustang Success Center
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$ 60996 - 66612
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Job Description
Job Summary
Incumbent must make decisions within established parameters that impact student groups (e.g. Cal Poly Scholars Athletes students in academic difficulty etc.) as well as individual students and recommend changes to existing policies/practices as appropriate.
Telecommuting available up to 50% of the time.
Department Summary
University Advising a division of Academic Affairs is responsible for the integration facilitation coordination synthesizing enabling and fostering of outcome driven efforts that support student success (e.g. retention persistence and graduation). The Assistant Vice Provost develops the vision and provided the leadership to ensure consultation and the successful collaboration between administrators faculty staff and students both within the division and externally. University Advising is committed to supporting a campus-wide student centered approach and providing consistent communication related to advising. Working collaboratively with all colleges as well as the advising and transfer staff together the units develop and implement programs to support the academic success of Cal Poly students.
Key Qualifications
- Working knowledge of the principles practices and trends of the Student Services field.
- Ability to accurately assess the current and future academic needs of students in the areas of academic support leadership career development service interpersonal skills and diversity awareness.
- Ability to advise students individually and in groups on complex student related matters including NCAA continuing eligibility requirements; ability to be sensitive to individuals and groups; keen insight and understanding of cause and effect relationships that exist on campus.
- General knowledge of methods and problems of organizational and program management research and interview techniques and the principles of individual and group behavior.
- Demonstrated ability to make decisions and carry through on actions having implications with regard to other departments colleges and the university.
Education and Experience
- Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in one of the behavioral sciences public or business administration or a job-related field.
- Two years of professional experience in one of the student services program areas or in a related field.
- A masters degree in a job-related field may be substituted for one year of the professional experience.
- Additional specialized experience during which the applicant has acquired and successfully applied the required knowledge and abilities may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis.
Salary and Benefits
Anticipated Hiring Range: $60996 - $66612 per year
Classification Range: $60996 - $86736 per year
Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience skills knowledge abilities education licensure and certifications and other business and organizational needs. The Anticipated Hiring Range referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Classification Range may be broader than what the University anticipates paying for this position based on internal equity budget and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).
Cal Poly offers a best-in-class benefits program including health dental and vision insurance retirement participation in the Public Employees Retirement System and educational benefits for eligible employees. See our benefits website for additional information.
Cal Poly
Cal Poly is a nationally-ranked public university located in San Luis Obispo California and known for its Learn by Doing philosophy. Each year more than 20000 top-tier students come to San Luis Obispo to put knowledge into action taking their learning outside the classroom as they prepare for careers in engineering agriculture science business humanities and the built environment. Cal Polys hands-on philosophy small class sizes and close student-faculty mentorships result in graduates ready from day one to impact their communities California and the world. For more information visit .
Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment
This position is open and available to all regardless of race sex color ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws Cal Poly provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race sex color ethnicity or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. Cal Poly complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act the California Equity in Higher Education Act Californias Proposition 209 (Art. I Section 31 of the California Constitution) other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws and CSUs Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment segregation based on race or any other protected status and all forms of discrimination harassment and retaliation in all university programs policies and practices.
Cal Poly is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives beliefs and identities committed to fostering an inclusive respectful and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue mutual respect and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs student organizations and activities faculty initiatives and community partnerships we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development faculty and staff training student mentorship and comprehensive support programs. At Cal Poly excellence is built on merit talent diversity accessibility and equal opportunity for all.
Supplemental Information
Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. Cal Poly 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 employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSUemployee who was conditionally offered the position.
The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions. Applicants for staff and management positions must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Positions are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
