Job Overview
Under general direction of the Dean for the College of Education, Health & Human Services (CEHHS), the Pathways to Careers (PC) Senior Student Services Specialist is responsible for providing comprehensive and complex student services and advising for the CEHHS students enrolled in SWIFT Health Programs and its related initiatives. The SSPIII is responsible to work with the SWIFT programs office, staff, and steering committee to realize the vision of providing an academic neighborhood to participants of the SWIFT programs and its initiatives involving a suite of services, resources, guidance and support that enables the goals of assisting students to graduate in three-years with optimal preparation for their relevant certifications. They will: Provide lead coordination and direction for PC degrees including, but not limited to, outreach and recruitment, admissions, retention, academic progress, program completion and/or graduation, credentialing, and career advising and post-graduation support. Responsible for administrative planning of service delivery and advisement, and direct support of students utilizing a high degree of judgment and professional counseling skills and knowledge in the assigned program area(s). Responsible for the integration of service delivery of PC degrees across all CEHHS and University programs. Responsible for the interpretation and resolution of complex and sensitive student concerns in accordance with program, college, university, and external policies and regulations. The incumbent will assist SWIFT and college leadership with the development and ongoing execution of a holistic vision for PC programs. The incumbent will build and maintain relationships with student organizations, the college community, campus partners and offices, external organizations, and other stakeholders in support of the assigned program area(s).
Position Summary
Senior Student Services Specialist (Student Services Professional III)
This is a full-time, exempt position, which will lead toward permanent status following the successful completion of a probationary period.
For a complete list of responsibilities and required qualifications, please review the position description linked at the top of the page.
Pay, Benefits, and Work Schedule
Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $5,540 - 5,800 per month
CSU Classification Salary Range: $5,540 - 7,893 per month
Salary is commensurate with the background and experience of the individual selected.
This position is eligible for a broad range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, retirement (CalPERS), tuition waiver, vacation and sick leave. In addition, 15 paid holidays are offered each year; 14 scheduled on specific days and a Personal Holiday that may be taken any time during the year.
A comprehensive benefits summary for this position is available online by visiting our Benefits Portal. The CSU Total Compensation Calculator demonstrates the significance of the benefits package.
This position is required to work in person on campus.
California State University San Marcos
A mid-size university located in San Diego's vibrant North County, we are dedicated to service, innovation, leadership and student success. We have an attentive faculty and state-of-the-art facilities which offer our students hundreds of opportunities to learn, lead, play and serve.
California State University San Marcos is a new kind of university, pushing the boundaries of innovation to prepare tomorrow's leaders, build stronger communities and solve pressing issues.
Cutting-edge research meets hands-on application at our campus and in the real world.
Application Process
This position is open until filled. For assurance of full consideration, please submit application, cover letter and resume by 11:59pm on December 3, 2025.
Applicants who require an accommodation during the application or testing process due to a disability recognized under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)/CA Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) should notify the Office of Human Resources at (760) 750-4418 or e-mail: hr@csusm.edu.
Supplemental Information
Following a conditional offer of employment, satisfactory completion of a background check (including criminal records check) is required prior to beginning employment. Any offer of employment 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.
California State University San Marcos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.
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Pursuant to the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy, as of January 1, 2022, the California State University is prohibited from hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.
California State University San Marcos is not a sponsoring agent for staff or management positions (i.e. H1-B visas).