Transfer and Black Student Success Advisor; Student Services Professional II

Job no: 562914
Work type: Staff
Location: Fullerton
Categories: Unit 4 - APC
- Academic Professionals of California, Administrative, Probationary, Full Time

Transfer and Black Student Success Advisor

Student Services Professional II

562914

(Hiring range depending on qualifications, not anticipated to exceed $5,083 - $5,254 per month)

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

California State University, Fullerton (Cal State Fullerton) is a leading public university committed to student success, academic excellence, and inclusive excellence. The university fosters a collaborative environment that supports teaching, research, and service while promoting innovation and professional growth. Cal State Fullerton is both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, and a recipient of the Seal of Excelencia (2021 and 2024) from Excelencia in Education.

Joining Cal State Fullerton means becoming part of a community dedicated to advancing student achievement, career success, and economic mobility.

The College of Education within the Division of Academic Affairs is committed to preparing high quality educators and leaders who engage in research-based instruction, reflective practices, meet ethical and professional standards, participates in innovative collaborative endeavors, dedicated to lifelong learning and making the world a better place. We seek an exceptional individual to join our Center for Careers in Teaching team as the Transfer and Black Student Success Advisor (Student Services Professional II).

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.

Under the general supervision of the Director of Advising and Student Success, the Transfer and Black Student Success Advisor (Student Services Professional II) provides advisement and support to prospective students interested in becoming teachers in California, with a focus on underrepresented student populations in teacher preparation. Establishes and maintains regular contact and collaborative relationships with counselors, advisors, and faculty at regional community colleges and on campus.

Represents the College of Education undergraduate majors and the Center for Careers in Teaching (CCT) at recruitment, yield, and retention activities - both off-site and on campus. Coordinates scheduling of recruitment and advisement activities at regional community college campuses. Coordinates annual Community College Counselor conference to support advising future teachers at the community colleges. Utilizes university and department policies and procedures to assist students with the selection of classes, progress toward degree, and preparation for a teacher preparation program.

Maintains a database of potential future teachers and develops programming to support students.

The Transfer and Black Student Success Advisor provides quarterly progress and summary reports of student recruitment and success activities. Supports the development and execution of strategic recruitment and retention goals in support of the overall College of Education strategic plan. Recruitment and retention efforts must aim to diversify teacher preparation programs to reflect the populations served in our region and beyond.

One of the focus areas will be the CSU Chancellor’s Office initiative focused on Black student success. Provide support for all programs sponsored by the CCT and…