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California State University - Fullerton is hiring a Business Advisor (Student Services Professional I-Range B) to provide academic advising and support to undergraduate students in the College of Business and Economics. The advisor guides newly admitted and continuing students through individual appointments, group advising sessions, workshops, and presentations. Based in the Dean's Office, the position reports to the Director of the Business Advising Center.

Highlights

Advise students on degree requirements, course selection, transcript evaluations, academic policies, and academic standing, including probation support.
Assist with student success initiatives, special programs, orientations, and workshops that promote retention and engagement.
Manage advising appointments, email correspondence, and drop-in advising services.
Review and process TDA exceptions for approved electives and course substitutions, and handle change-of-major requests.
Coordinate outreach and intervention strategies for an assigned student population and cover front desk advising.
Bachelor's degree in behavioral sciences, public administration, business administration, or a related field plus one year of entry-level student services experience.
Preferred: a master's degree completed or in progress, and prior undergraduate advising experience.
Hiring range not expected to exceed $25.86 to $28.54 per hour.
Benefits include health plans with prescription coverage, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, CalPERS retirement, tuition waiver, FlexCash, employee assistance programs, and 15 paid holidays.
Part-time temporary schedule, Monday through Thursday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, ending on or before June 30, 2027 with possible annual renewal.

Business Advisor (Student Services Professional I-Range B) Full Description

Classification

Student Services Professional I-Range B

Salary Range

Classification Range $25.86 - $36.59 per hour. Hiring range depending on qualifications, not anticipated to exceed $25.86 - $28.54 per hour.

Work Schedule

Monday - Thursday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. This is a temporary position to end on or before June 30, 2027, with a possibility of renewal on an annual basis if funds and/or program needs exist.

Why CSUF

California State University, Fullerton (Cal State Fullerton) is a leading public university committed to student success, academic excellence, and inclusive excellence. Cal State Fullerton is both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, and a recipient of the Seal of Excelencia (2021 and 2024) from Excelencia in Education.

Department

The College of Business and Economics within the Division of Academic Affairs is committed to leading business education through the guiding principles of program quality, balancing theory and practice, and expanding outreach and visibility. The Dean’s Office is seeking a Business Advisor (Student Services Professional I-Range B) with a positive attitude and an active, energetic mind characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to inclusivity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under general supervision of the Director of the Business Advising Center, the Business Advisor provides academic advising and support to undergraduate students within the College of Business and Economics, guiding newly admitted and continuing students through individual appointments, group advising sessions, workshops, and presentations.

Key responsibilities include advising students on degree requirements, course selection, transcript evaluations, academic policies and procedures, and academic standing, including probation-related support. The Business Advisor also assists with student success initiatives, special programs, orientations, and educational workshops designed to promote retention, engagement, and academic achievement.

Additional responsibilities include managing advising appointments, email correspondence, and drop-in advising services; reviewing and processing TDA exceptions for approved electives and course substitutions; evaluating coursework; processing change-of-major requests; and maintaining accurate student records. The role supports an assigned student population, coordinates outreach and intervention strategies based on student needs, and provides advising support during front desk coverage.

Essential Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent from an accredited four-year college or university in one of the behavioral sciences, public administration, business administration, or a job-related field, plus one year of experience in professional Student Services work at the entry trainee level. Specialized and relevant experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis, and equivalent amounts of job-related graduate-level education may be substituted for the required experience.

Requires working knowledge of the methods and problems of organization and program management; working knowledge of research techniques, interview techniques, and the principles of individual and group behavior; the ability to interpret and apply program rules and regulations, gather and analyze data, reason logically, draw valid conclusions, and make appropriate recommendations; the ability to present clear and concise information orally and in written reports; the ability to acquire knowledge of campus procedures, activities, and the overall organization; and the ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, or if the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information.

Preferred Qualifications

Currently enrolled in or having completed a master’s degree. Previous experience advising an undergraduate student population, with the ability to advise or counsel students individually and in groups. Working knowledge of the practices, procedures, and activities of an undergraduate advisement office.

License/Certifications

A valid California driver’s license.

Benefits at a Glance

An array of health plans that include prescription drug coverage; dental and vision coverage; income protection benefits including life insurance and disability; retirement plan through CalPERS; tuition waiver for employees and dependents if eligible; FlexCash (in lieu of health and dental); Employee Assistance Programs; and 15 paid holidays.

Additional Information

California State University, Fullerton is committed to fostering an environment where students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive, and is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or any other protected status. 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. The person holding this position is considered a limited mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with CSU Executive Order 1083.

Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative or judicial decision determining that they committed sexual harassment within the last seven years, only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications, and before an offer of employment is extended; finalists must also sign a release authorizing the CSU to obtain information from current and former employers concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct. Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool, and staff applicants are not eligible to work concurrently in a staff position and an Academic Student position. California State University, Fullerton is not currently sponsoring any new H-1B petitions for staff, management, or faculty positions.

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