Student Advisor

Student Advisor
(Student Services Professional IA - SSP IA)

Compensation and Benefits

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $4,150 - $5,076/month

• This is a full-time, probationary, exempt position.
• Positions at Fresno State are to perform their work onsite. Some positions, depending upon University needs and operations, may be eligible for remote work, one day per week, pursuant to Fresno State's remote work guidelines and the CSU policy.

The CSU system provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), sick and vacation time, and 15 paid holidays a year. Eligible employees are also able to participate in the fee waiver education program. A summary of benefit information can be found here.

Job Summary

• Identify need for changes in existing procedures and develop solutions to problems for which precedents may not exist
• Interpret and apply program rules and regulations
• Advise students individually and in groups on routine matters where required
• Organize and prioritize workload and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff
• Present clear and concise information both orally and in written form
• Keep informed on university policies relating to admissions, degree requirements, and data confidentiality
• Maintain professional and ethical relationships with students at all times
• Work effectively with a diverse population of students, staff, faculty, and the general public

Key Qualifications

• Experience and competency with office automation (use of Microsoft Office and Google Suites, email/internet)
• Working knowledge of student services and the academic program associated with the Craig School of Business
• Knowledge of basic career and academic counseling techniques

To view the full list of qualifications and job responsibilities, please click the Position Description button above.

Education and Experience

• Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in one of the behavioral sciences, business administration, or a job-related field
• One year of experience in a student service program or in a related field or a combination of work experience and graduate course work in the area of student counseling 

Deadline & Application Instructions

Applications received by July 7, 2025, will be given full consideration by the search committee. Applications received after that date will be forwarded at the request of the Hiring Manager and/or search committee.

Please click “Apply Now” to complete the employment application for California State University, Fresno. Interested applicants must complete the application and attach the following: 1) their most recent resumé/vitae, 2) a cover letter that addresses their specific qualifications and interest, and 3) contact information for three professional references.

Fresno State

California State University, Fresno is one of 23 campuses in the California State University System. The University's mission is to boldly educate and empower students for success through our values of Discovery, Diversity and Distinction. The current student population is more than 25,000, including a large percentage of students with diverse and culturally rich backgrounds. The University serves the San Joaquin Valley while maintaining deep involvement with the state, nation, and across the globe.

Metropolitan Fresno, with a multi-ethnic population of over 527,000, is located in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley. The campus is within driving distance of Yosemite, Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks, San Francisco, Los Angeles, the Monterey Peninsula, beaches, sailing, lakes, and numerous ski resorts. Fresno boasts one of the most reasonable housing markets in California and offers a wide array of locally grown fruits and produce.

Equal Employment Opportunity Information

California State University, Fresno is committed to maintaining and implementing employment policies and procedures in compliance with applicable state and federal equal employment opportunity laws and regulations. Executive Orders 1096 and 1097 prohibit discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of a protected status: race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex (including gender identity), sexual orientation, marital status, preg