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California State University - Chico is hiring an EOP & PATH Scholars Advisor (Student Services Professional II). The role provides advising, case management, career readiness, and student success support to students in the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) and the PATH Scholars program for foster youth. Reporting to the EOP Associate Director and taking lead direction from the PATH Scholars Coordinator, the advisor works with historically underserved students to help them stay enrolled, finish their degrees on time, and prepare for careers.

Highlights

Advise EOP and PATH Scholars/Foster Youth students on academic achievement, retention, and timely degree completion through proactive advising and case management.
Deliver career readiness and student success services that prepare students for post-graduation careers.
Coordinate programming for historically underserved students and collaborate with campus and community partners to connect students with appropriate resources.
Requires the equivalent of a four-year degree in behavioral sciences, public or business administration, or a job-related field, plus two years of full-time professional experience in student services or a related field.
A master's degree in a job-related field can substitute for one year of experience, and specialized student services experience can substitute for education year-for-year.
Preferred background includes a master's degree in counseling, student affairs, higher education, social work, or education, and experience providing academic advising or case management to college students.
Preference for experience with first-generation, low-income, and foster youth students, and with developing student success, retention, transition, or engagement programming.
Handles confidential Level 1 protected data in a sensitive position, and serves as a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act.
Pay range of $60,996 to $86,736 per year, based on the CSU classification salary range.
Full-time, Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm, with a summer schedule of Monday through Thursday 7:00am to 5:30pm.

EOP & PATH Scholars Advisor (Student Services Professional II) Full Description

Job no: 563581 | Work type: Staff | Location: Chico

Categories: Unit 4 - APC - Academic Professionals of California, Probationary, Full Time, Student Services

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

California State University (CSU), Chico is a comprehensive and residential public university, holding Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) designation. Chico State operates as part of the 23-campus CSU system, which educates the most ethnically, economically, and academically diverse student body in the nation. The University enrolls over 15,000 students, with over half identifying as first-generation college students.

Chico State is committed to recruiting outstanding candidates. The ideal candidate will embrace our values predicated on the primacy of student success and the elimination of equity gaps, have demonstrated experience working with diverse populations, and will contribute to policies, programs, and practices that support an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning and working environment. Black, Indigenous, People of Color, veterans, and those with diverse abilities are encouraged to apply.

Job/Department Summary

Under the general supervision of the Associate Director of Educational Opportunity Program (EOP), and receiving lead work direction from the PATH Scholars Coordinator, the Student Services Professional II provides integrated advising, case management, career readiness, and student success services for EOP and PATH Scholars/Foster Youth students. The position promotes academic achievement, retention, timely degree completion, and career preparedness through proactive advising, coordinated programming, and collaboration with campus and community partners. Serving historically underserved student populations, the incumbent advances the University's commitment to educational equity, student belonging, and post-graduation success.

Required Education and 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.
Two years of full-time professional experience in one of the student services program areas or in a related field; experience should give evidence of competence and indicate the potential for further growth.

*A Master’s degree in a job-related field may be substituted for one year of the professional experience. Additional specialized experience which demonstrates the applicant has successfully applied the knowledge and abilities of a Student Services professional may also be substituted for required education on a year-for year basis.

Preferences

Preference may be given to applicants with the following as they may be considered specialized skills:

Master’s degree in counseling, student affairs, higher education, social work, education, or a related field.
Experience providing academic advising, case management, or student success support to college students.
Experience working with historically underserved student populations, including first-generation, low-income, foster youth, or students who have experienced barriers to higher education.
Experience developing or coordinating student success, retention, transition, career readiness, or student engagement programming.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with campus and community partners and connect students with appropriate resources.

Time Base: Full-time

Pay Plan: 12/12

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm, Summer: Mon-Thurs 7:00am-5:30pm

CSU Classification Salary Range: $60,996 - $86,736 per year.

Benefits: This position qualifies for benefits including tuition fee waiver (if eligible). CSU, Chico offers a number of benefits to its employees (e.g., sick leave, vacation, health insurance).

Additional Information

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.

California State University, Chico, in accordance with CSU policy, may require that the successful candidate complete a background check (including a criminal records check, sexual offender registry check, and/or fingerprinting) prior to assuming this position. Failure to satisfactorily complete or pass the background check may impact the job offer or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for posted positions identified as sensitive.

This position is considered a sensitive position based on CSU guidelines. Incumbent is responsible for the safety and security of Level 1 data, sometimes also referred to as Level 1 protected data. This is confidential information that is in most cases protected by statutes, regulations, or other legal mandates.

The person holding this position is considered a "General 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.

Equal Opportunity

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, National origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status.

Chico State is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas).

CSU, Chico's Annual Security Report includes summaries of institutional policy relating to campus safety, drug and alcohol use, sexual assault, and other matters. The report is published in compliance with the Clery Act and includes three years of certain crime statistics that occurred in Clery Act defined geography. A paper copy of the report may be requested in person at CSU, Chico Police Department or by calling 530-898-5555.

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