Academic Advisor; Student Services Professional II

Academic Advisor (Student Services Professional II)

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Work type: Staff
Location: San Diego
Categories: Unit 4 - APC - Academic Professionals of California, Probationary, Full Time, Student Services, On-site (work in-person at business location)

The Fowler College of Business (FCB) at San Diego State University is seeking an Academic Advisor to join the Center for Student Success (CSS). Serving over 8,000 undergraduate students, CSS provides academic advising, student support, and programming that enhances student achievement and timely graduation. The Academic Advisor will support a caseload of students and contribute to college-wide student success initiatives.

• Academic Advising
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  Advise current, prospective, and former students on course planning, degree progress, and university policies.
• Support At-Risk Students
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  Counsel students experiencing academic difficulty and connect them with appropriate campus resources.
• Student Engagement
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  Facilitate group advising sessions, orientation programs, and student success workshops.
• Coordinated Care Participation
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  Collaborate with SDSU’s Coordinated Care Advising network for integrated student support.
• Event Support
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  Assist with key events such as orientation and commencement; occasional evening/weekend hours required.

• Impactful Work
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  Help students navigate their academic journey and reach their educational goals.
• Supportive Team
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  Join a collaborative, student-focused advising unit within a highly engaged business college.
• Professional Growth
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  Access ongoing training and opportunities for career development.
• Vibrant College Community
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  Be part of a forward-thinking college with specialized centers and a strong commitment to student success.

• This is a full-time (1.0 time-base), benefits eligible, permanent/probationary position.
• This position is designated as exempt under FLSA and is not eligible for overtime compensation.
• Standard SDSU work hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs.
• The individual hired into this role will work on campus at SDSU in San Diego.

The Fowler College of Business (FCB) consists of one school and four academic departments (Charles W. Lamden School of Accountancy, Finance, Management Information Systems, Management, and Marketing), a Dean, an Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, an Associate Dean for Research and Strategic Initiatives, an Assistant Dean for Student Affairs, a College Operations Manager/Director of Resource Management, a Director of Marketing & Communications, a Director for Graduate Programs, a Director for Undergraduate Programs, a Director for the Career Management Center, a Director for Assessment, and a Managing Director for the Wendy Gillespie Center for Advancing Global Business.

The Fowler College of Business offers a variety of programs, including an undergraduate and graduate degree in business administration and a specialized master's program. The college also houses several centers: the Lavin Entrepreneurship Center, the Corky McMillin Center for Real Estate, the Center for Advancing Global Business, the Corporate Governance Institute, the Institute for Inclusion and Diversity, the Center for Integrated Marketing Communication, and the Aztec Consulting Center, which are critical for the implementation of its strategic plan.

The Fowler College of Business has over 200 full and part-time academic employees and more than 45 clerical and technical employees.

FCB is an instructional division of San Diego State University, administered by the Dean. The Dean’s Office is responsible for the creation, implementation, and continued support of the instructional, research, and development processes in the College.

The Center for Student Success (CSS) within the College provides all academic and informational advising for current, prospective, and former students and graduation candidates in the Undergraduate Program. It also focuses on students experiencing academic difficulty and those participating in special programs. It provides assistance to students in filling out…