Job Summary

The Academic Advisor, under the direct supervision of the Associate Directors of the University Honors Program (UHP), advises diverse undergraduate students participating in the UHP on their degree and Honors-specific requirements as well as on university policies and procedures pertinent to their academic needs and situations. The Academic Advisor also provides critical support for programmatic and curricular initiatives designed to strengthen the academic success and retention of diverse students in the UHP.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide advising - Advises diverse undergraduate students participating in the UHP on Honors-specific requirements related to their degree and general education as well as on university policies and procedures pertinent to their academic goals and situations in one-on-one appointments and group advising workshops. The Academic Advisor also refers students to appropriate department and college advisors and campus student support offices and services and submits campus CARES reports.
• Program events planning - Assists with the planning of UHP events in collaboration with UHP Staff such as the Honors Symposium, Honors Welcome, and Honors Graduation.
• Course enrollment monitoring - Supports the Honors course permit request process, issues Honors course permits, and helps to monitor course enrollment numbers.
• Office operations - Performs daily office tasks as needed including answering phones, responding to emails and answering in-person questions to our office.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Experience working with diverse students, parents, faculty, and staff. Demonstrates proficiency in computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.). Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills, professional demeanor, and team mentality. Exhibits exceptional oral and written communication skills. Exhibits excellent organizational skills, prioritizes responsibilities, meets project deadlines, and can manage multiple projects simultaneously. Exhibits strong critical and creative thinking skills, sound decision making, and objectivity. Ability to work flexible hours occasionally, including evenings, is desired.

Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community.  Ability to follow all university policies, procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety, civility, information security, and non-discrimination policies and procedures.  Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for each and every student and assist in achieving the university's commitment to a "vision of excellence."

Education and Experience

• Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in one of the behavioral sciences, public or business administration, or a job-related field and one year of directly related experience required.

• Master's degree preferred.

• CSU experience preferred.

Physical Summary

• Sedentary work - Involves mainly sitting. Walking and standing are minimal. Lifting is limited to lightweight objects. (10 pounds or less).

Department

University Honors Program

Classification

Student Services Professional IB

Compensation

Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department’s fiscal resources.

Hiring Range: The hiring range for this position is $4,482 - $4,720 per month commensurate with candidate's education, experience, skills, and training.

CSU Classification Salary Range: The CSU Classification Salary Range for this position is $4,482 - $6,342 per month.

Benefits

Excellent benefits through CalPERS (health, vision, dental), tuition fee waiver, generous vacation and sick leave, and 14 paid holidays each year.

Time Base

1.0 time-base, 40 hours per week.

Duration of Appointment

This is a temporary position for 1 year with no permanent status granted. Temporary assignments may expire prior to the ending date.

Application Procedures

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Additional Information

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 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.

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 satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Due to the nature of this position, current CSULB employees are subject to a criminal record check unless they have successfully completed a criminal background check through CSULB within the past 12 months.

CSULB is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas).

California State University Long Beach expects respectful, professional behavior from its employees in all situations. Acts of harassment or abusive conduct are prohibited. Demonstrated appropriate professional behavior, treating others with civility and respect, and refusing to tolerate abusive conduct is expected of all employees.

Equal Employment Statement

California State University Long Beach is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is strongly committed to promoting diversity in all areas of the campus community. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, physical or mental disability, gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, and veteran or military status.

Accommodations

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact StaffHR-Accommodations@csulb.edu.

Out of State Employment Policy

California State University, Long Beach, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California.

As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.