Assistant Director of Academic Advising, College of Engineering and Computer Science (Student Services Professional IV)

Job Title

Assistant Director of Academic Advising, College of Engineering and Computer Science

Classification

Student Services Professional IV

Auto Req. ID

561136

Salary Range

Classification Range $6,320 - $9,014 per month

(Hiring range depending on qualifications, not anticipated to exceed $6,320 - $6,993 per month)

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM         

Why CSUF

California State University, Fullerton (Cal State Fullerton) is a leading public university committed to student success, academic excellence, and inclusive excellence. The university fosters a collaborative environment that supports teaching, research, and service while promoting innovation and professional growth. 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. Joining Cal State Fullerton means becoming part of a community dedicated to advancing student achievement, career success, and economic mobility.

Department

The Undeclared and Academic Advising department within the Division of Academic Affairs supports undergraduate students—especially those who have not yet declared a major—by providing comprehensive academic advising and major exploration guidance. The center helps students navigate general education requirements, explore academic and career interests, and make informed decisions about their educational path. Our Academic Advising mission is to work in a collaborative partnership with students, a shared responsibility, where the advisor and student are equally invested in the educational process and holistic development of the student. We are seeking an exceptional individual to join our team as the Assistant Director of Academic Advising, College of Engineering and Computer Science (Student Services Professional IV) to lead and support a team of academic advisors and the day-to-day function of the college-based advising program focusing on delivering equitable, top-notch advising for new and continuing students. The ideal candidate in this role should have 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

Reporting to the Executive Director of Academic Advising, and in close collaboration with the Associate Dean for the College of Engineering and Computer Science, the Assistant Director of Academic Advising, College of  Engineering and Computer Science, uses critical student development theories and cutting-edge advising frameworks to develop and lead academic advising practices and programs for new and continuing students. Develop relational advising models and coordinate equitable academic advising practices to increase student retention and success. Through an engaged and equity-driven, student-centered approach, the Assistant Director  empowers students in their ability to explore their educational opportunities and achieve academic success.

The Assistant Director will maintain a working knowledge of trends in academic advising, academic advising technologies, and changes in academic programs and transition requirements. Utilize institutional data to work with academic leaders on enrollment, retention, and degree completion efforts. Additionally, the Assistant Director will develop and coordinate projects and collaborate with campus partners in support of student success initiatives. Other duties as assigned.

Inclusive Leadership Statement

Inclusive Leadership Statement is required below, please be sure to address the following as a minimum. Please add additional information as you see necessary and applicable:

• What does inclusive leadership mean to you.

• A description of your experiences working with individuals with a different perspective.

• A description of how issues of inclusivity have impacted you personally or professionally.

Essential Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent from an accredited four-year college or university in a related field plus upper division or graduate course work in counseling techniques, interviewing, and conflict resolution. Four years of professional student services work experience including experience advising students individually and in groups, as well as the analysis and resolution of complex student services problems. A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in counseling, clinical psychology, social work, or a job-related field may be substituted for one year of professional experience. A Doctoral degree from an accredited college or university and the appropriate inte