General Advisor and Retention Specialist, REO; Student Services Professional II
Listed on 2026-09-13
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Education / Teaching
Academic Advising & Student Services, Career & Life Skills Coaching
General Advisor and Retention Specialist, REO (Student Services Professional II)
Job no: 561534
Work type: Staff
Location: San Diego
Categories: Unit 4 - APC - Academic Professionals of California, Temporary, Full Time, Student Services, On-site (work in-person at business location)
Position Summary
The General Advisor and Retention Specialist plays an important role in supporting the academic success, retention, and personal development of students living on campus at San Diego State University. Under the supervision of the Associate Director of Student Care and Academic Initiatives for Residential Education, the position provides academic and holistic advising, guidance, and mentoring to residential students while developing and implementing programs that promote scholarship, personal and leadership development, citizenship, mentorship, and campus engagement.
The incumbent supports students with academic planning, course selection, degree progress, academic probation, and connections to campus resources while collaborating with colleges and campus partners to help students progress toward their educational goals. Through proactive advising, workshops, and student success initiatives, this position contributes to Residential Education's commitment to academic excellence, retention, and graduation.
- Provide individualized and group academic and holistic advising to residential students, including guidance related to academic requirements, course selection, degree progress, academic adjustments, and university policies and procedures.
- Identify and support students experiencing academic challenges, including students on probation or at risk of dismissal, by developing academic progress plans, monitoring progress, and connecting students with tutoring and other campus resources.
- Develop and implement programs, workshops, outreach, and proactive advising initiatives that support academic success, retention, student development, and engagement.
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