Academic Advisor, CAFES Advising Center

at  California State University

Job no: 541090
Work type: Staff
Location: San Luis Obispo
Categories: Unit 4 - APC - Academic Professionals of California, Probationary, Full Time, Student Services, On-site (work in-person at business location)
Position Description
Job Summary
Under the general direction of the CAFES Associate Dean, this position works very closely with the NRES department head, PLSC department head, the CAFES Advising Center lead advisor and the University’s Transfer Center Coordinator in all areas of student academic and administrative advising; assists with the development and implementation of college and department policies as they pertain to student matters; implements university academic policies; monitors students’ progress through a variety of circumstances; and participates in coordination of CAFES events regarding advising, orientation, and counseling. This position also acts as an advising resource and subject matter expert for the NRES and PLSC Departments Faculty Advisors.
Department Summary
The College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences (CAFES) consists of ten academic departments, approximately 150 faculty, 60 staff and 3,800 students with 17 majors. The main purpose of this position is to provide academic advising, counseling, and related services for more than 1,000 current, and former returning undergraduate students in two departments – the Natural Resources Management and Environmental Sciences (NRES) department and the Plant Sciences (PLSC) department. This position provides individual and group counseling to students about course selection and development of academic plans, with academic problems, students with special needs, and students from under-represented populations in conjunction with specialized campus programs. Students are counseled about how to change their major, expected academic progress (EAP), academic probation (AP) and disqualification (DQ), and works with counselors from across the University as appropriate. This position is also the lead contact in managing all initiatives with the college’s transfer students as well as articulation agreements with the California Community Colleges.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated customer service skills, including a very high level of diplomacy and professionalism.
• Ability to provide individual and group advising and counseling on complex student-related matters.
• Ability to analyze complex situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles of individual and group behavior.
• General knowledge of individual counseling techniques and developmental principles, research and interview techniques, and the ability to obtain factual and interpretive information through interviews.
• Demonstrated ability to advise students on academic requirements and provide course planning through graduation.
• Knowledge of student development theory, including CAS standards and its application to higher education including how to assess student needs (academic, personal, social) when assisting with educational and career goals.
• Ability to determine appropriate courses of action and proper techniques to utilize while engaged with individuals in personal interactions of an argumentative or sensitive nature.
  Education and Experience
  Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in a related filed, including or supplements by upper division or graduate course work in counseling techniques, interviewing, and conflict resolution.
  Three years of progressively responsible professional student services work experience.
  Master’s degree in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, or directly related field may be substituted for one year of experience.
  Salary:
  Anticipated Hiring Range: $5,276 - $5,537 monthly
  Classification Range: $5,276 - $7,517 monthly
  Cal Poly
  Known for its Learn by Doing pedagogy, Cal Poly is the flagship of the world-renowned California State University system. Annually recognized as one of the top public universities in the nation, Cal Poly continues to offer an academic curriculum based on learned experience gained through real-world practice. Located in San Luis Obispo, Cal Poly is nestled comfortably among the coastal foothills, minutes from the Pacific Ocean and equidistant to the Bay Area and Los Angeles.
  Cal Poly offers a best-in-class benefits program, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees’ Retirement System, and educational benefits for eligible employees. See our benefits website for additional information.
  Diversity Statement
  At Cal Poly, we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. Bringing people together from different backgrounds, experiences and value systems fosters the innovative and creative thinking that exemplifies Cal Poly’s values of free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility.
  Cal Poly’s commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. California Poly is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

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