Senior Academic Advisor and Degree Completion Coordinator; Student Services Professional III

Job Title

Senior Academic Advisor and Degree Completion Coordinator

Student Services Professional III

Salary Range: $5,540 - $7,893 per month (Hiring range: $5,540 - $6,128 per month) Appointment Type:
Ongoing
Time Base:
Full Time

Work Schedule:

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

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 team as the Senior Academic Advisor and Degree Completion Coordinator (Student Services Professional III). This role focuses on academic advising and coordinating programs aimed at supporting student success and degree completion initiatives, fostering academic achievement, and promoting retention and graduation.

Reporting to the Director of Academic Advising, Operations and Specialized Programs, the Senior Academic Advisor and Degree Completion Coordinator is responsible for the development and implementation of academic advising programming related to degree completion in the Office of Academic Advising s position requires a deep commitment to student development, a strong understanding of academic policies and procedures, and the ability to collaborate effectively with the campus community.

Provide specialized academic advising services, track the academic progress of assigned students, and assess retention and graduation rates of participants. Expected to develop plans and approaches to situations where few precedents or guidelines exist and adapt to rapidly changing situations.

Using a data-driven approach and in collaboration with members of the advising community, the Senior Academic Advisor and Degree Completion Coordinator executes and evaluates student success programs for four-year graduation and two-year graduation for Fullerton Finish, Finish in Four/Through in Two (formerly known as California Promise) program students. Assist in the creation of program objectives, timelines, and assessment. Monitor program progress and performance, track milestones, and ensure adherence to timelines.

The Senior Academic Advisor and Degree Completion Coordinator collaborates with team members and academic colleges/departments to ensure the successful execution of programs and the achievement of programmatic goals.

The Senior Academic Advisor and Degree Completion Coordinator is responsible for providing one-on-one and group academic advising to their assigned student population utilizing an advanced, developmental, holistic, and problem-solving approach. Serve as a primary point of contact for program participants, engage in communication and outreach efforts, and maintain accurate records of student interactions using advising technology resources. Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited four-year college or university in a related field including or supplemented by upper division or graduate coursework in counseling techniques, interviewing, and conflict resolution plus three years of professional student services work in the field.
• A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, or a job-related field may substitute for one year of professional experience.
• A Doctoral degree from an accredited college or university and the appropriate internship or clinical training in a relevant field may…