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Major Duties
Under general supervision, the Undergraduate Academic Advisor provides individual and group academic advisement, supports student success initiatives, assists with outreach and recruitment activities, coordinates retention services, analyzes advising data, and contributes to Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) services and departmental operations.
- Conducts individual and group academic advisement (including planning, presenting, advising, and proactive follow-up) and summarizes advisement reports or other reports as requested by the College of Engineering and Computer Science Student Services Center (CECS SSC)/EOP Director or Associate Dean.
- Assists the Director in developing promotion materials, implementing/coordinating special events such as Admitted Matadors Day, Major’s Fair, and community college and high school recruitment fairs, analyzes advising-related data, and plans/conducts advising workshops.
- Assists the Director in planning, coordinating and implementing advisement, retention, and tutoring services provided by the CECS SSC/EOP.
- Assists with EOP Freshman/Transfer Advisement, transitional programs, and admissions.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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Qualifications
- Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in a job-related field.
- Equivalent to 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 and relevant experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
- Experience developing advisement procedures, Experience with Educational Opportunity and/or Trio Program is a plus.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Knowledge of academic advising principles, university policies, degree requirements, and student success strategies.
- Ability to provide holistic academic advisement and develop educational plans that support student persistence and timely graduation.
- Skill in building collaborative relationships with diverse student populations, faculty, staff, and campus partners while providing exceptional customer service.
- Ability to analyze student and advising data, prepare reports, and use technology platforms such as Microsoft Office, PeopleSoft, SOLAR, EAB, or similar student success systems.
- Knowledge of Educational Opportunity Programs (EOP), student retention practices, and services supporting historically underrepresented, first-generation, and low-income students.
- Excellent verbal, written, organizational, presentation, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, conduct workshops, and coordinate outreach and recruitment activities.
- Must have demonstrated experience working with students in multi-cultural/multi-ethnic populations; students that are historically under-represented, under prepared, low income and first-generation college students. Working knowledge of SOLAR and/or EAB program.
Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule
- The university offers an excellent benefits package, including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, retirement & savings, tuition waiver, and more.
- Classification: 3082 / SSP II / Grade 1
- The anticipated HIRING RATE is $5083 per month. The salary range for this classification is: $5083 - $7228 per month.
- HOURS: Full Time; 40 hours per week; Monday through Friday. May include evenings and weekends.
- This is a Regular position with a one-year probationary period.
- The position is currently hybrid (4 days in office, 1 day remote); however, this is subject to change based on student and/or operational needs.
General Information
- Applications received through August 7, 2026, will be considered in the initial review and review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
- This position is sensitive as designated by the CSU.
- A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
- The person holding this position may be considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
- Per the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.
- Please note: California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is not currently sponsoring staff or management positions for H-1B employment visas. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.
- Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.
- Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application. To apply and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link: www.csun.edu/careers
- The CSU recommends that faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities at any university location be immunized against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus.
Equal Employment Opportunity
CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on Age, Disability (physical or mental), Gender, Gender Identity (including Nonbinary or Transgender), Gender Expression, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Medical Condition, Nationality, Pregnancy or related conditions, Race or Ethnicity (including color, caste, or ancestry), Religion or Religious Creed, Sex (including Sex Stereotyping or Sex Characteristics), Sexual Orientation, and Veteran or Military Status. Our nondiscrimination policy is outlined in the Interim CSU Nondiscrimination Policy. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Talent Acquisition at 818-677-2101.
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