Associate Director of Academic Advising

Associate Director of Academic Advising

Classification: Administrator I

Department: Undeclared and Academic Advising

Salary Range: $7,000 - $8,500 per month

Appointment Type: At-Will

Time Base: Full Time

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

Standing on 241 acres in the heart of Southern California, Cal State Fullerton was founded in 1957 and has grown to serve more than 43,000 students. As a leading campus of the California State University system, the University serves as both an intellectual and cultural hub for the region and a driving force in workforce and economic development.

We are dedicated to student success through innovative, high-impact educational experiences and robust support programs. Equally, we invest in the growth of our staff, faculty, and administrators through orientations, training opportunities, and ongoing professional development.

As a member of the Titan Community, you'll have access to a wide range of campus resources and experiences—including the Grand Central Art Center in Santa Ana, the Arboretum and Botanical Garden, cultural performances at the Clayes Performing Arts Center, Titan Athletics events, the Titan Recreation Center, and our Employee Wellness Program.

It is an exciting time to join Cal State Fullerton as we are an in demand comprehensive University that is driven to shape the future of education and foster a vibrant community of diverse students, faculty, staff, and administrators who uphold values of inclusive excellence, free speech, and an environment free from discrimination. We are continuously seeking individuals from various career disciplines that share the University's mission and core values.

We warmly welcome you to consider joining the Titan Community where minds expand and opportunities flourish.

Welcome to the Undeclared and Academic Advising Center (UAAC). We support all undergraduate students at Cal State Fullerton, (CSUF) and our goal is to empower students to seek support and take the lead throughout their academic journey. We are seeking an exceptional individual to join our Academic Advising leadership team as the Associate Director of Academic Advising (Administrator I), leading and mentoring the college-based advising teams, including the Undeclared and the Academic Advising Center.

The Associate Director of Academic Advising will lead the College of the Arts (COTA) and College of Communication (CCOM) Academic Advising Teams focusing on delivering equitable, top-notch advising for all new and continuing students. Our Academic Advising mission is to work in a collaborative partnership with students, a shared responsibility, where the advisor and student are equally invested in the educational process and holistic development of the student with inclusive assets, needs, and backgrounds.

The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude, an active, energetic mind, and a leadership style that is characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to inclusivity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.

In conjunction with advising senior leadership and college leadership, the Associate Director of Academic Advising will ensure all students will be successful in navigating their academic journey, starting at matriculation through graduation. The Cal State Fullerton academic advising enterprise is a critical unit in the university's objective to eliminate inequities in student success outcomes. Further, the Associate Director of Academic Advising will partner with colleagues to lead and execution and implementation of student success initiatives and strategies of the university.

Oversees the advisors and practices in the COTA and CCOM Academic Advising Teams as well as college-specific advising related campaigns. In addition, the Associate Director of Academic Advising supports the Executive Director of Academic Advising to lead and manage campus‑wide student success retention and graduation initiatives and programs, such as the Summer Grants program and the Caps on Heads Graduation Initiatives.

Works closely with college advising directors, associate deans,…