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Job Title: Academic Advisor
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 24645
Job Code: 3082 Student Services Professional II
Department: Holland Student Success Center
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About the Position
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The Academic Advisor will provide moderately complex, consistent and accurate student services support for the JHSSC with limited supervision in a high-volume and fast-paced work environment. Such services include: providing information and advising to current and prospective students through academic planning and successful paths to graduation, helping students find solutions for issues they may face, collaborating with relevant constituents to advocate for student needs, informing and referring students to relevant university services and resources, coordinating student success programs, events and projects of the JHSSC.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: -Provide exceptional advising to students and ensure interactions are maintained at a professional level, responsible for entering advising notes after each advising session. -Provide moderately complex academic advising for students on their academic plans and pathways to graduation and how to access resources and services to help them address any issues and enhance students¿ likelihood of success. -Provide information to students concerning Lucas College of Business Undergraduate Programs and degree requirements. -Advise students individually and in groups on topics such as; preparing and completing the change/declare a business degree criteria, graduation application procedures, graduation date change, general education requirements, developmental studies/remediation, and academic probation, disqualification and reinstatement. -Investigate and resolve moderately complex student issues using PeopleSoft/Campus Solutions and/or other advising systems. Issues may include online course registration, holds on students¿ records, probationary holds, articulation issues, pre-requisites, etc. -Develop programming and present at frosh and transfer orientation sessions to welcome new students and provide them with the information to transition successfully into SJSU and LCoB. -Work with JHSSC and Dean¿s Office to assess and continuously improve our orientation activities and follow up services (e.g. Fall Welcome Days, Frosh Launch Days) to ensure student success and retention. -Provide coordination and implementation support for events, activities, workshops, special events, individual and group academic advising sessions and educational workshops. |
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Education and Experience
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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 and 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.
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Preferred Qualifications
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-Master's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Counseling, Student Affairs, or related area.
-Experience working in an advising office/center, preferably a high volume and fast-paced work environment. -Experience working with students, staff, faculty and administrators from a diverse background. -Experience with university and college advising policies and procedures. |
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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
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Knowledge of:
-Standard office equipment (computers, copiers, phones) and standard office software packages, such as Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, etc.) and related computer packages -University policies, major, GE, university and system requirements for graduation -Comprehensive knowledge of university resources and student services -The struggles/issues LCoB students face and current student success practices -Student administration databases (CMS/PeopleSoft, Banner, etc.) and standard productivity tools -Basic principles of individual and group behavior, and techniques and methods of interviewing students for the purposes of holistic academic advising Skills: -Excellent verbal/written communication, presentation skills, and customer service skills; -Strong organizational, problem-solving and interpersonal skills -Strong attention to detail and accuracy with information -Research, analysis, and reporting skills -Understanding, interpreting, and communicating policies, procedures, information, ideas and instructions -Effectively draft and compose correspondence and standard reports Ability to: -Recognize and refer students to appropriate student services and resources, and keep good working relationships with the units providing these student services/resources -Provide high-quality student-centered services in a high volume and fast-paced work environment -Serve a diverse student population -Quickly learn and understand complex university regulations/policies and relay information clearly to students, faculty and others in the campus community; quickly learn new online applications and review advisor resources -Coordinate and assess activities, projects, workshops, etc. -Participate in and contribute to group meetings, clearly express ideas and recommendations orally -Coordinate and lead outreach activities and work with teams to develop and present outreach materials -Coordinate teams of students, faculty, and staff and collaborate with various university units and external partners |
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Posting Date
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July 13, 2018
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Application Screening
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Application Screening begins July 30, 2018
Applications received before that date will receive first consideration. This position is open until filled; however, applications received after screening has begun will be considered at the discretion of the university. |
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Required Application Material:
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Letter of Interest-PDF
List of References-PDF Resume-PDF Please note that failure to completely fill out each section of the online application may result in your application not receiving consideration. |
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Note To Applicant
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Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a driminal records check) is required for employment. SJSU will issue a conditional offer of employment to the selected candidate, which may be 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.
The standard background check includes: criminal check, employment and education verification. Depending on the position, a motor vehicle and/or credit check may be required. All background checks are conducted through the university's third party vendor, Accurate Background. SJSU will pay all costs associated with this procedure. Evidence of required degree(s) or certification(s) will be required at time of hire. SJSU IS NOT A SPONSORING AGENCY FOR STAFF OR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS. (i.e. H1-B VISAS) All San José State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. |
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Equal Employment Statement
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SJSU is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
It is the policy of SJSU to provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities who self disclose. |
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Contact Information
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One Washington Square San Jose, CA 95192-0046
Phone: 408-924-2250 |
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