Academic Preparation Advising Specialist (Student Services Professional III)

Job Title

Academic Preparation Advising Specialist

Classification

Student Services Professional III

AutoReqId

549227

Department

Early Assessment Program

Division

Vice President, Academic Affairs

Salary Range

Classification Range $5,540 - $7,893 per month

(Hiring range depending on qualifications, not anticipated to exceed $5,540 - $6,128 per month)

Appointment Type

Ongoing

Time Base

Full Time

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

About CSUF

Standing on 241 acres in the heart of Southern California, the University was founded in 1957 and has grown into a population of over 40,000 students. As Titans, we believe that diverse perspectives deepen our understanding. We are committed to giving students the support they need to graduate, while responding to California’s revolving work force needs. At Cal State Fullerton we strive for continual improvement of students, staff, faculty, and administrators through orientations, training programs, and professional development opportunities. As part of the Titan Community, you have access to many campus facilities and services including but not limited to the Grand Central Art Center in Santa Ana, the Arboretum and Botanical Garden at Cal State Fullerton, cultural events and performances in the Clayes Performing Arts Center, Cal State Fullerton Athletics sports events, Titan Recreation Center, and the Employee Wellness Program.

Job Summary

It is an exciting time to join Cal State Fullerton as we are an in demand comprehensive University that is driven to shape the future of education and foster a vibrant community of diverse students, faculty, staff, and administrators who uphold values of inclusive excellence, free speech, and an environment free from discrimination. We are continuously seeking individuals from various career disciplines that share the University’s mission and core values. We warmly welcome you to consider joining the Titan Community where minds expand and opportunities flourish.  

About the Position: 

The Office of Student Academic Support is committed to creating and actualizing a welcoming, inclusive, and equitable university environment where all students feel supported and have the agency to be successful in their academic and personal journey at Cal State Fullerton. We are seeking an exceptional and dynamic individual to join the CSUF Academic Advising community as the Academic Preparation Advising Specialist (Student Services Professional III) focusing on supporting Early Assessment Program (EAP) and Supportive Pathways for First-Year Students Program (SPFYSP) initiatives. 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 diversity, openness, flexibility, integrity.

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Academic Advising, Operations and Specialized Programs, the Academic Preparation Advising Specialist collaborates with community and K-12 partners, as well as various CSUF offices and departments. The Academic Preparation Advising Specialist performs and delivers college preparation guidance, particularly through group workshops, to high school students in Southern California, focusing on the Orange County regional area. As a member of an innovative and visionary Academic Advising community, the Advising Specialist readily formulates and proposes creative approaches to elevate student academic readiness for successful admission and long-term persistence and degree completion at CSUF. Responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating various academic preparation activities and events in secondary schools; coordinating meetings and developing strategies to support high schools to evaluate student’s academic preparation for CSU; and providing activities, such as individual and group advising workshops with an emphasis on college-readiness in Math and English. The Advising Specialist provides leadership support in the planning, coordination, and implementation of the Supportive Pathways for First-Year Students program, a strategic initiative to support incoming first-year undergraduates with identified needs in written communication and/or mathematics/quantitative reasoning based on CSU placement categories. This position plays a crucial role in ensuring equitable access to academic resources and enhancing the first-year experience for students through summer instructional phases and concurrent academic support. Serves as a point of contact for students, faculty, high schools, and community colleges; partners with community organizations and collaborates to meet academic preparation and completion goals. Attends relevant meetings throughout the CSUF service regi