Academic Advisor, CAFES Advising Center

Job Summary

Under the general direction of the CAFES Associate Dean, this position works very closely with Department Heads, the CAFES Advising Center lead advisor and the University Advising Retention advisor in all areas of student academic and administrative advising; assists with the development and implementation of college and department policies as they pertain to student matters; implements university academic policies; monitors students’ progress through a variety of circumstances; and participates in coordination of CAFES events regarding advising, orientation, and counseling. This position also acts as an advising resource and subject matter expert for Department Faculty Advisors.

Department Summary

The College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences (CAFES) consists of nine academic departments, approximately 150 faculty, 60 staff and 3,800 students with 15 majors. The main purpose of this position is to provide academic advising, counseling, and related services for current, and former returning undergraduate student, supporting one or two departments within the college. This position provides individual and group counseling to students about course selection and development of academic plans, with academic problems, students with special needs, and students from under-represented populations in conjunction with specialized campus programs. Students are counseled about how to change their major, expected academic progress (EAP), academic probation (AP) and disqualification (DQ), and works with counselors from across the University as appropriate. This position will also oversee and coordinate at least one student success support programming within the college (MAP Center, Transfer Program, AP/DQ, website and social media management, as well as future programming needs that arise.

Key Qualifications

• Demonstrated customer service skills, including a very high level of diplomacy and professionalism.
• Ability to provide individual and group advising and counseling on complex student-related matters.
• Ability to analyze complex situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles of individual and group behavior.
• General knowledge of individual counseling techniques and developmental principles, research and interview techniques, and the ability to obtain factual and interpretive information through interviews.
• Demonstrated ability to advise students on academic requirements and provide course planning through graduation.
• Knowledge of student development theory, including CAS standards and its application to higher education including how to assess student needs (academic, personal, social) when assisting with educational and career goals.
• Ability to determine appropriate courses of action and proper techniques to utilize while engaged with individuals in personal interactions of an argumentative or sensitive nature.

Education and Experience

Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in a related filed, including or supplements by upper division or graduate course work in counseling techniques, interviewing, and conflict resolution.

Three years of progressively responsible professional student services work experience.

Master’s degree in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, or directly related field may be substituted for one year of experience.

Salary:

Anticipated Hiring Range: $5,276 - $5,537 monthly

Classification Range: $5,276 - $7,517 monthly

Cal Poly

Known for its Learn by Doing pedagogy, Cal Poly is the flagship of the world-renowned California State University system. Annually recognized as one of the top public universities in the nation, Cal Poly continues to offer an academic curriculum based on learned experience gained through real-world practice. Located in San Luis Obispo, Cal Poly is nestled comfortably among the coastal foothills, minutes from the Pacific Ocean and equidistant to the Bay Area and Los Angeles.

Cal Poly offers a best-in-class benefits program, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System, and educational benefits for eligible employees. See our benefits website for additional information.

Diversity Statement

At Cal Poly, we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. Bringing people together from different backgrounds, experiences and value systems fosters the innovative and creative thinking that exemplifies Cal Poly's values of free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility.

Cal Poly's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. California Poly is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

Supplemental Information

Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with Cal Poly. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive.

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 as a condition of employment.

This position may be "Designated" under California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. This would require the filing of a Statement of Economic Interest on an annual basis and the completion of training within 6 months of assuming office and every 2 years thereafter.

Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo is not a sponsoring agency for staff positions (i.e. H-1B visas).

Positions are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days.

Advertised: Oct 04 2024 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Oct 14 2024 Pacific Daylight Time

Closing Date/Time:

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• California Polytechnic State University

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