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

Senior Academic Advisor and Degree Completion Coordinator (Student Services Professional III)

Classification: Student Services Professional III

Department: Undeclared and Academic Advising

Salary Range: $5,540 - $6,128 per month

Appointment Type: Ongoing

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 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.

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

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 execute 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,…