Senior Academic Advisor, Office of Academic Advising

Senior Academic Advisor, Office of Academic Advising

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Work type: Staff
Location: San Marcos
Categories: Unit 4 - APC - Academic Professionals of California, Probationary, Full Time, Student Services, Telecommute eligible (work onsite as scheduled and/or as requested and telecommute as scheduled)

Job Overview

Under general direction of the Director, Office of Academic Advising, the Senior Academic Advisor performs advanced, complex academic advising and student services work in a centralized advising environment. The incumbent independently assesses and responds to highly complex student situations requiring extensive analysis, professional judgment, and discretion.

This position provides comprehensive advising to undergraduate students regarding general education, major and minor requirements, graduation requirements, academic planning, enrollment pace, and university policies. The role supports student retention, progression, and graduation through intrusive advising strategies, targeted interventions, and individualized academic planning, particularly for students experiencing academic difficulty or unique circumstances.

In addition, the Senior Academic Advisor provides lead coordination and oversight of assigned programs, services, or processes, collaborates with advising leadership on strategic initiatives, and contributes to the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the university’s centralized academic advising model.

Position Summary

Senior Academic Advisor (Student Services Professional III)

This is a full-time, exempt position, which will lead toward permanent status following the successful completion of a probationary period.

For a complete list of responsibilities and required qualifications, please review the position description linked at the top of the page.

Pay, Benefits, and Work Schedule

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $5,540 - $5,711 per month

CSU Classification Salary Range: $5,540 - $7,893 per month

Salary is commensurate with the background and experience of the individual selected.

This position is eligible for a broad range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, retirement (CalPERS), tuition waiver, vacation and sick leave. In addition, 15 paid holidays are offered each year; 14 scheduled on specific days and a Personal Holiday that may be taken any time during the year.

A mid-size university located in San Diego's vibrant North County, we are dedicated to service, innovation, leadership and student success. We have an attentive faculty and state-of-the-art facilities which offer our students hundreds of opportunities to learn, lead, play and serve.

California State University San Marcos is a new kind of university, pushing the boundaries of innovation to prepare tomorrow's leaders, build stronger communities and solve pressing issues.

Cutting-edge research meets hands-on application at our campus and in the real world.

Application Process

This position is open until filled. For assurance of full consideration, please submit application, cover letter and resume by 11:59pm on March 9, 2026.

Application requires answers to supplemental questions.

Applicants who require an accommodation during the application or testing process due to a disability recognized under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)/CA Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) should notify the Office of Human Resources at  or e-mail: hr .

Supplemental Information

Following a conditional offer of employment, satisfactory completion of a background check (including criminal records check) is required prior to beginning employment. Any offer of employment rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

California State University San Marcos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, physical or mental disability,…