Lead Academic Advisor
EXPIRED

California State University, Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA

Posted Date: Dec 02, 2023

Expired Date: Mar 20, 2024

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  • Salary Expectation
    Unknown
  • Years of Experience
    Not provided
  • Work Type
    Full-time

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Job Description

As part of our equity and diversity commitment and continuing effort to offer career ladder opportunities to our employees, the following position is being offered as a promotional recruitment effort. Only current state staff on-campus may apply.   Job No: 533711; 12/1/2023LEAD ACADEMIC ADVISOR Student Services Professional IIIUniversity Academic Advisement Center 

Salary Range: $5,025 - $7,159/Monthly 

Work Schedule: Full-Time, Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. & Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; exempt classification.

Essential Functions: Under the supervision of the Director of the University Academic Advisement Center (UAAC), the incumbent serves as the Lead Advisor for a team providing academic advisement to Exploring (Undeclared) students (including transitional students seeking new majors) and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II Student Athletes. In addition to advising students, the Lead Advisor supports the Director in coordinating targeted advising campaigns and progress report campaigns utilizing the EAB Navigate platform). The Lead Advisor collaborates with the UAAC Director and Athletics Administrators, including the Compliance Officer, to ensure University compliance with California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) and NCAA regulations and policies. The Lead Advisor, working with college-based advising centers, assists the Director in tracking and monitoring students through the process of major change. Other duties include gathering and analyzing advising data and presenting results as requested. The incumbent also provides comprehensive advising services to a cohort of Student Athletes; GE and Major advising, course selection, and scheduling assistance to students in all majors, ensuring compliance with NCAA eligibility requirements; develops individualized educational plans for students Reviews transcripts to ensure transfer work is applied to degree completion; monitors Student Athletes academic progress, identifying and assisting students with academic difficulty and making appropriate referrals to additional student support services; serves as the primary academic resource person for Cal State LA Athletics staff and Student Athletes, and works with faculty and college and department advisors to resolves academic issues involving Student Athletes; processes applicable forms; uses GET to process student advising requirements; maintains student records Documents student interactions; provides advising during student orientations; leads student success workshops; and discusses career options.

Required Qualifications & 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. Must have equivalent of three years of progressively responsible professional experience in student advising services. A master's degree may be substituted for one year of experience. The incumbent must possess excellent organizational skills; excellent written and oral communication skills; have an understanding of standard office procedures; and must demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The incumbent must have the ability to plan, organize and prioritize work; develop and maintain database systems; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; exercise tact, courtesy, alertness and good judgment when responding to others; multi-task, complete assignments in a timely fashion, and work under pressure; demonstrate initiative and the ability to solve problems independently; communicate by phone, by email, and in group settings; be computer literate and be proficient in standard word processing and database software including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint; and follow all University policies, procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety, civility, information security and non-discrimination policies and procedures. The incumbent must have a demonstrated interest and/or ability to work in a multicultural/multiethnic environment. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the California State University. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current California State University employees who may apply for the position.     California State University, Los Angeles, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California.   As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.  

Desired Qualifications: Knowledge of general principles, practices, and trends in academic advising. Experience with EAB Navigate advising platform, including both appointment and progress report campaigns. Knowledge of student-athlete academic issues and complexities and a working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.

Closing Date: Review of applications will begin on December 15, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled; however, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications are received. A COMPLETED ON-LINE CAL STATE LA EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF A COMPLETED APPLICATION.  

The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment.In addition to meeting fully its obligations under federal and state law, California State University, Los Angeles is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can live and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual. To that end, all qualified individuals will receive equal consideration without regard to economic status, race, ethnicity, color, religion, disability, national origin or cultural background, political views, sex or sexual orientation, gender, or other personal characteristics or beliefs.Candidates must demonstrate ability and/or interest in working in a multicultural/multiethnic environment. Certain positions require fingerprinting. The University actively encourages qualified minorities, women and persons with a disability to apply.  Upon request, reasonable accommodation will be provided to individuals with protected disabilities to (a) complete the employment process and (b) perform essential job functions when this does not cause an undue hardship. We are an Equal Opportunity/Title IX Employer.To obtain employment information for the impaired call:TDD Line (323) 343-367024-hour Dial-A-Job Line (323) 343-3678

Department History

California State University, Los Angeles Student Services 2024–2025

Person Role

Demetrus Caldwell

Deputy Athletic Director, Chief of Staff/Deputy Title IX Coordinator

California State University, Los Angeles Student Services 2023–2024

Person Role

Demetrus Caldwell

Deputy Athletic Director, Chief of Staff/Deputy Title IX Coordinator

California State University, Los Angeles Student Services 2022–2023

Person Role

Demetrus Caldwell

Deputy Athletic Director, Chief of Staff/Deputy Title IX Coordinator

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