Senior Admissions and Advising Coordinator, Extended Learning

Job Overview

The Senior Admissions and Advising Coordinator (SAAC) is responsible for providing comprehensive and complex academic advising/counseling, support and admissions services to continuing EL students, particularly those with difficult circumstances, and prospective students through evaluation, advising and other student support services.  The SAAC is responsible for handling a wide range of situations from routine to the most difficult and complex academic advising and admissions cases.  This includes but not limited to, providing overall graduation requirement advising/counseling to support successful retention and graduation; process graduation evaluations; provide admissions information and respond to related inquiries; evaluate and process admissions applications for programs administered by EL; evaluate the academic progress; participate with leadership in EL program development and outreach efforts; use independent judgment and knowledge to recommend solutions to admissions and/or advising related issues and procedures; assist with the coordination and implementation of retention strategies; independently determine approaches and techniques to utilize in advisement situations.  Serves as the primary liaison to both internal and external departments/constituents for issues related to EL admissions, advising and graduation.

Position Summary

Senior Admissions & Advising Coordinator (Student Services Professional III)

This is a full-time, temporary, exempt position ending on or before June 30, 2026. Reappointment to this position is dependent upon the individual's performance as well as administrative and budgetary considerations. The university reserves the right to terminate this appointment earlier than the scheduled expiration date.

For a complete list of responsibilities and required qualifications, please review the position description linked at the top of the page.

Pay, Benefits, and Work Schedule

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $5,540 - $5,678 per month

CSU Classification Salary Range: $5,540 - $7,893 per month

Salary is commensurate with the background and experience of the individual selected.

This position is eligible for a broad range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, retirement (CalPERS), tuition waiver, vacation and sick leave. In addition, 14 paid holidays are offered each year; 13 scheduled on specific days and a Personal Holiday that may be taken any time during the year.

A comprehensive benefits summary for this position is available online by visiting our Benefits Portal. The CSU Total Compensation Calculator demonstrates the significance of the benefits package.

This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule.

California State University San Marcos

A mid-size university located in San Diego's vibrant North County, we are dedicated to service, innovation, leadership and student success. We have an attentive faculty and state-of-the-art facilities which offer our students hundreds of opportunities to learn, lead, play and serve.

California State University San Marcos is a new kind of university, pushing the boundaries of innovation to prepare tomorrow's leaders, build stronger communities and solve pressing issues.

Cutting-edge research meets hands-on application at our campus and in the real world.

Application Process

This position is open until filled. For assurance of full consideration, please submit application, cover letter and resume by 11:59pm on 

Applicants who require an accommodation during the application or testing process due to a disability recognized under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)/CA Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) should notify the Office of Human Resources at (760) 750-4418 or e-mail: hr@csusm.edu.

Supplemental Information

Following a conditional offer of employment, satisfactory completion of a background check (including criminal records check) is required prior to beginning employment. Any offer of employment rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

California State University San Marcos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for emp