Academic Advisor - College of Liberal Arts

Academic Advisor - College of Liberal Arts

Job no: 560583
Work type: Staff
Location: Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus
Categories: Unit 4 - APC - Academic Professionals of California, Temporary, Full Time, Student Services

Job Summary

CLA Advising is seeking a Temporary Academic Advisor to assist with providing academic advising to students in the transition from the quarter system to the semester system. Advisors play a crucial role in ensuring a smooth transition for students by providing comprehensive advising services and support tailored to the new semester-based academic calendar and curriculum.

Under the general supervision of the CLA Associate Dean for Student Success, the CLA Academic Advisor provides advising and related retention services. The incumbent works with a moderate degree of independence to provide holistic academic advising to undergraduate students including developing tailored academic plans; selecting courses, concentrations, and minors; referring to campus partners such as basic needs programs and Campus Health & Wellbeing;

explaining campus policies and procedures; recommending strategies for academic success; guiding students through the change of major process; interpreting curriculum sheets and articulation agreements; and assisting with new student recruitment and orientation programming.

This is a full-time temporary position for 6 months and 1 day and is eligible for full benefits, including medical, dental, vision and CalPERS retirement.

Department Summary

The College of Liberal Arts (CLA) Advising Center provides an equitable, inclusive, and encouraging environment that supports students’ academic and personal success. CLA Advising fosters the retention, persistence, and graduation of all liberal arts students through one-on-one academic advising, group sessions and targeted outreach.

Key Qualifications

• Ability to work in an inclusive environment, supporting students, staff, and faculty with diverse and intersecting identities in an equitable and culturally competent manner.
• Ability to work effectively as a part of a diverse team and to involve others in problem solving.
• Ability to be flexible in work assignments to best meet the needs of students and the needs of the CLA Advising team.
• Excellent attention to detail and thoroughness.
• Skilled at counseling or advising individuals and in groups on complex student related matters, including students from historically underserved student populations, first-generation college, and Pell-eligible.

Education and Experience

• Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in one of the behavioral sciences, public or business administration or a job-related field. Two years of professional experience in one of the student services program areas or in a related field. A master’s degree in a job-related field may be substituted for one year of the professional experience. Additional specialized experience during which the applicant has acquired and successfully applied the required knowledge and abilities may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Salary and Benefits

Anticipated Hiring Range:$60,996 - $66,612 per year

Classification Range: $60,996 - $86,736 per year

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Anticipated Hiring Range referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Classification Range may be broader than what the University anticipates paying for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining…