Job Title: Academic Advisor II, Lucas College of Business
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 24865
Job Code: 3082 Student Services Professional II
Department: Holland Student Success Center
CompensationClassification: Student Services Professional II
Anticipated Salary: $4,179/month-$4,400/month
Salary Range: $4,179/month-$5,942/month
FLSA status: Exempt

San José State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package. For more information on programs available, please visit http://www.sjsu.edu/up/all/benefits/
Working HoursMonday - Thursday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
About the PositionThe Academic Advisor will provide moderately complex, consistent and accurate student services support of the JHSSC with limited supervision in a high-volume and fast paced work environment. Such services include: providing information and advising to current and prospective students through academic planning and successful paths to graduation, helping students fund solutions for issues they may face, collaborating with relevant constituents to advocate for student needs, informing and referring students to relevant university services and resources, coordinating student success programs, events and projects of the JHSSC.
Minimum Qualifications- 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
- Two years of professional experience in one of the student services program areas or in a
related field. A master's degree in a job-related field may be substituted for one year of the
professional experience.
Preferred Qualifications- Master's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Counseling, Student
Affairs, or related area
- Equivalent of 2 years progressively professional student services work experience
- Experience working in an advising office/center, preferably a high volume and fast-paced work
environment
- Experience working with students, staff, faculty and administrators from a diverse background
- Experience with university and college advising policies and procedures
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities- Knowledge of basic principles of individual and group behavior, and techniques and methods
of interviewing students for the purposes of holistic academic advising
- Ability to motivate and advocate for students
- Ability to coordinate and lead outreach activities and work with teams to develop and present
outreach materials
- Knowledge of the struggles/issues LCoB students face and current student success practices
Application ScreeningApplication Screening begins January 7, 2019.
Applications received before that date will receive first consideration.

This position is open until filled; however, applications received after screening has begun will be considered at the discretion of the university.
Required Application MaterialResume
Letter of interest
List of References
Complete SJSU Online Employment Application

Please note that failure to completely fill out each section of the online application may result in your application not receiving consideration.
Additional InformationSatisfactory completion of a background check (including a driminal records check) is required for employment. SJSU will issue a conditional offer of employment to the selected candidate, 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.

The standard background check includes: criminal check, employment and education verification. Depending on the position, a motor vehicle and/or credit check may be required. All background checks are conducted through the university's third party vendor, Accurate Background. SJSU will pay all costs associated with this procedure. Evidence of required degree(s) or certification(s) will be required at time of hire.

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Equal Employment StatementSJSU is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

It is the policy of SJSU to provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities who self disclose.
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Phone: 408-924-2250