Academic Advisor (SSP II)

Job Description:

Academic Advisor (SSP II)

Description

• • Position Summary
  • Classified as: Student Support Professional II
    
    Full-time position available on or after February 16, 2026 for Master's of Business Administration.
    Under general supervision, the Academic Advisor works closely with the MBA Program Director and various Departmental Chairs to provide comprehensive academic advising and student support services for both undergraduate and graduate business students, with primary responsibility for the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program. The incumbent assists students in achieving their academic, professional, and personal goals by providing expert guidance on course planning, program requirements, academic policies, and university procedures.
    
    The Academic Advisor works closely with faculty, program directors, and administrative staff to ensure seamless student progression from admission through graduation, contributing to student success and retention. The incumbent also supports recruitment, orientation, and degree completion activities, and participates in the development and delivery of workshops and materials that enhance the student experience.
    
    
  • Job Duties
  • Duties include but are not limited to:
    • Provide individualized academic advising to current and prospective undergraduate and MBA students regarding degree requirements, course selection, registration, academic standing, and graduation.
    • Assist students in developing academic plans that align with their educational and professional objectives.
    • Conduct degree audits, evaluate transcripts, and monitor student progress toward degree completion.
    • Advise students on petitions, substitutions, leaves of absence, and other academic requests.
    • Serve as a resource for students experiencing academic or personal challenges, referring them to appropriate campus resources.
    • Participate in MBA/ undergraduate recruitment events, information sessions, and outreach activities for prospective students.
    • Review and evaluate admissions materials, assisting applicants with understanding prerequisites and program expectations.
    • Support onboarding and orientation activities for new undergraduate and MBA students to ensure successful transition into the program.
    • Collaborate with the Director and program staff to enhance marketing and recruitment strategies.
    • Serve as a key liaison between students, faculty, and administrative offices.
    • Maintain accurate student records in accordance with University and College policies.
    • Contribute to the development and dissemination of advising resources, guides, and communication materials.
    • Coordinate advising appointments, events, and workshops related to academic planning, graduation preparation, and career readiness.
    • Track and analyze student enrollment, retention, and graduation data to identify trends and make recommendations for program improvement.
    • Prepare reports for the MBA Director and College leadership to support accreditation, assessment, and strategic planning efforts.
    • May be required to obtain additional training and/or certification as part of professional development, based on department and/or campus needs, to stay current with industry standards.
    • At the direction of appropriate administrator, may provide support to other areas as needed.
    • The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this classification.
    • Other duties as assigned.
  • Minimum Qualifications
  • Education: Possession of these knowledge and abilities is typically demonstrated through the equivalent of two years of professional experience in one of the student services program areas or in a related field; experience should give evidence of competence and indicate the potential for further growth. A master’s degree in a job-related field may be substituted for one year of the professional experience.
    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 them.
    
  • Preferred Qualifications
  • • Master’s degree in education, counseling, business administration, or a related field.
    • Experience advising undergraduate and/or graduate students, preferably in a business or professional school setting.
    • Experience conducting workshops and facilitating events.
    • Prior experience in a higher education or university setting.
  • Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
  • • Working knowledge of the practices, procedures and activities of the program to which 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 assigned.
    • General knowledge of the methods and problems of organizational and program management.
    • General knowledge of research and interview techniques; and of the principles of individual and group behavior.
    • Ability to interpret and apply program rules and regulations.
    • Ability to use initiative and resourcefulness in planning work assignments and in implementing long-range program improvements.
    • Ability to obtain factual and interpretive information through interviews.
    • Ability to reason logically; ability to collect, compile, analyze and evaluate data and make verbal or written presentation based on these data.
    • Ability to advise students individually and in groups on routine matters where required.
    • Ability to recognize multicultural, multi-sexed and multi-aged value systems and work accordingly.
    • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with faculty, CSU administrators, student organizations, private and public agencies and others in committee work, and student advising and community contacts.
    • Ability to rapidly acquire a general knowledge of the overall operation, functions and programs of the campus to which assigned.
    • Demonstrated ability to make decisions and carry through actions having implications with regard to other program or service areas.
    • A background check (which may include: checks of employment records, education records, criminal records, civil records, motor vehicle records, professional licenses, and sex offender registries, as position requires) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be employed with the CSU.
  • Physical Requirements
  • The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Salary Range
  • Anticipated starting salary will be $5,083 - 5,591 per month plus excellent paid benefits. Salary will depend on the qualifications of the successful finalist. (Full range: $5,083 - $7,228 per month.)
    
    
  • Compensation & Benefits
  • Commensurate with qualifications and experience. As a member of the 23-campus CSU System, we offer an extremely competitive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to, outstanding vacation, health, dental, and vision plans; a fee waiver education program; membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS); and 15 paid holidays a year. Link to (Bargaining Unit: 4) Benefits Summary: CSU Employee Benefit Summary
    
    
  • How to Apply
  • To be considered, qualified candidates must submit a completed Stanislaus State online employment application, cover letter, and resumé. Applications are accepted electronically only. Please note that failure to completely fill out each section of the online application may result in your application not receiving consideration. To apply online, please click the “Apply Now” button on this page.
  • Application Deadline
  • January 20, 2026
    
    
  • Criminal Background Clearance Notice
  • Satisfactory completion of a background check (which includes checks of employment records, education records, criminal records, civil records; and may include motor vehicle records, professional licenses, and sex offender registries, as position requires) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be 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.
    
    
  • Additional Information
  • Campus & Area
    California State University, Stanislaus serves the San Joaquin Valley and is a critical educational resource for a six-county region of approximately 1.5 million people. The University is fully committed to creating a culture of diversity and inclusion - one in which every person in the University community feels safe to express their views without fear of reprisal. Widely recognized for its quality academic programs, the University has 10 nationally accredited programs and 662 faculty members. 94 percent of full-time faculty holds doctorates or terminal degrees in their fields. The University offers 43 undergraduate majors, 16 master's programs, 7 post-graduate credentials, a doctorate in education and serves more than 10,000 students. New instructional facilities have been built for the unique pedagogy of professional programs, laboratory sciences and performing arts.
    
    Stanislaus State continues to receive national recognition with its ranking as one of the best 384 colleges in the nation by The Princeton Review. The University was one of 12 public universities in the nation to be recognized by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities for demonstrating exceptional performance in retention and graduation rates. In addition, U.S. News and World Report ranks Stanislaus State in its top 10 among public universities in the West, while Washington Monthly honored Stanislaus State as the West’s No. 1 university for the money. Stanislaus State also is recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education.
    
    Clery Act Disclosure
    
    Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the annual security report (ASR), is now available for viewing at https://www.csustan.edu/annual-campus-security-report . The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Stanislaus State for the previous three years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the office of the Clery Director located at One University Circle, Turlock, CA 95382.
    
    Equal Employment Opportunity
    
    The university is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised 7/21/17, as a condition of employment.
    
    Applicants requiring necessary accommodations to the application process may contact the Human Resources Department at (209) 667-3351. California Relay Service is available at (800) 735-2922 voice and (800) 735-2929 TDD. As a federal contractor, we are committed to attracting a diverse applicant pool. Please consider completing the Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability form (your response will not be shared with the search committee) at: Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability PDF Form .
    
    CSU Stanislaus hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
    
    The CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. The CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California.
    
  • The individuals who appear to be the best qualified for this position will be contacted by telephone or email for an interview.
    
    INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
    
    

Advertised: Jan 07 2026 Pacific Standard Time
Applications close: Jan 20 2026 Pacific Standard Time