Graduation Advising and Transfer Credit Specialists; Student Services Professional II

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.

Graduation Advising and Transfer Credit Specialists (GATCS) provide developmental guidance and advising to students nearing graduation, transfer students, and students returning after an absence. Services are offered on a drop-in, referral, or appointment basis, as well as through workshops, seminars, and pop-up graduation events. Graduation Advising and Transfer Credit Specialists perform related activities in support of the University's focus on student success, retention, and graduation, as well as the University's and Chancellor's Initiatives.

Working under the general direction of the Assistant Registrar for Graduation and Articulation, incumbent performs complex professional student services work, applying both knowledge and judgment to independently resolve problems and accomplish tasks, often after extensive research. The GATCS utilizes a high degree of knowledge of state, system, and campus specific policies, procedures, and regulations to make determinations on and adjustments to student records to reflect appropriate application of academic credit, specifically in relation to degree completion.

Utilizing a combination of resourcefulness, interpersonal skills, and personal student contact, the GATCS helps students understand, plan, and strategize for academic success, working on problems from the investigation and analysis stage through the solution and implementation stage. The GATCS serves as a collaborative resource to the campus community regarding information related to academic credit, policies, and the awarding of degrees.

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.

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

• Knowledge of People Soft (or similar) Student Module.
• Familiarity with the Degree Progress Report.

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). For more information please visit the CSU benefits summary: CSU, Chico provides information at the official CSU benefits site in text form.

California State University, Chico, in accordance with CSU policy, requires 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…