Academic Advisor Assistant (Student Services Professional IB)

Position Summary

The Fowler College of Business at San Diego State University is hiring an Academic Advisor Assistant to support undergraduate student success in our Center for Student Success. This entry-level role offers hands-on experience in academic advising within a collaborative, student-focused team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise Students: Provide academic guidance through appointments, group sessions, and virtual platforms.
• Manage Caseload: Support a group of prospective and current business students from entry to graduation.
• Support At-Risk Students: Help students facing academic challenges and connect them with campus resources.
• Collaborate: Contribute to advising policies and SDSU’s Coordinated Care network.
• Engage in Events: Assist with orientations, workshops, and college-wide programs.
• Flexible Schedule: Some evening and weekend hours required.

Why Join Us?

• Meaningful Impact: Help students navigate their academic journey and achieve their goals.
• Growth Opportunity: Build a strong foundation in academic advising with comprehensive training.
• Inclusive Culture: Work in a diverse, student-centered environment.
• Team Environment: Join a supportive and collaborative advising team.
• Campus Life: Experience the energy and resources of SDSU’s vibrant campus.

Position Information

• This is a full-time (1.0 time-base), benefits eligible, permanent/probationary position.
• This position is designated non-exempt under FLSA and is 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.

Department Summary

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).  The Fowler College of Business offers a variety of programs, including an undergraduate and graduate degree in business administration and specialized masters degree programs.  The college also houses several centers: the Center for Student Success, the Graduate Advising Office, the Partrick-Clayes Center for Career Development,the Lavin Entrepreneurship Center, the Corky McMillin Center for Real Estate, the Wendy Gillespie Center for Advancing Global Business, the Corporate Governance Institute, the Institute for Inclusion and Diversity, the Center for Integrated Marketing Communication, the James Silberrad Brown Center for Artificial Intelligence and the Aztec Consulting Center, which are critical for the implementation of its strategic plan.

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 academic forms and petitions, and in understanding university and college policies, requirements and procedures. The unit is responsible for implementing all policies, procedures, and decisions made regarding currently attending Business majors. The unit coordinates the following: primary commencement function (undergraduate for approximately 2,000 students/9,900 guests); undergraduate academic advising, tutoring, study abroad, incoming first year and transfer student orientation among others.

Size of the Employing Unit-Center for Student Success in FCB:

One full-time Assistant Dean for Student Affairs

One full-time Director

Two full-time Co-Lead Academic Advisors

One full-time Academic Advisor for BSBA Online Degree Completion Program

Fourteen full-time Academic Advisors

One full-time Administrative Assistant

2-3 part-time Student Assistants

For more information regarding the Center for Student Success Department in Fowler College of Business, click here.

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. Additional specialized experience during which the applicant has acquired and successfully applied the knowledge