Job Title: EOP Academic Advisor
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 24966
Job Code: 3084 Student Services Professional III
Department: Educ Opportunity Program
CompensationClassification: Student Services Professional III
Anticipated Salary Range: $4,554/month - $4,654/month
Salary Range: $4,554/month - $6,488/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/
About the PositionThe EOP Academic Advisor promotes San Jose State University's (SJSU) commitment to the Educational Opportunity Program. The position facilitates the admission process of all service area high schools and community colleges students. Working independently under limited supervision, this position represents San Jose State University at off-campus/on-campus EOP events. Works collaboratively with area high schools and community colleges, and assists in attracting and enrolling an academically strong, culturally diverse, and socially conscious undergraduate student population.
Minimum Qualifications-Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in a related field, including or supplemented by upper division or graduate coursework in counseling techniques, interviewing, and conflict resolution where such are job-related.

-Three years of progressively responsible professional student services work experience. A master's degree in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, or a directly related field may be substituted for one year of experience. A doctorate degree and the appropriate internship or clinical training in counseling or guidance may be substituted for the three years of experience for positions with a major responsibility for professional career or personal counseling.
Preferred Qualifications-Master's degree in Educational Counseling, Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, or related field.
-Academic advising experience, preferably with EOP and/or first generation college students.
-Experience with higher education academic advising policies and procedures.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities-Ability to interpret and evaluate descriptions and explanations of problems brought forward by individuals or student organizations, analyze and define the problem, draw valid conclusions, and project consequences of various alternative courses of action.
-Thorough knowledge of software applications: word processing, spreadsheet, and database management.
-Strong oral and written communication skills.
-Demonstrates thorough working knowledge of CSU policies and procedures as expressed in Title 5 and Chancellor's Office executive orders as well as a thorough knowledge of SJSU academic policies and procedures and be able to apply that knowledge to individual situations.
-May be required to travel to other geographic locations and work on some evening and weekend hours.
-Must possess a valid California Driver's license at the time of hire, for the operation of any state vehicle required to perform the essential functions of the job.
Posting DateApril 3, 2019
Application ScreeningApplication Screening begins April 18, 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
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 criminal 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.

SJSU IS NOT A SPONSORING AGENCY FOR STAFF OR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS. (i.e. H1-B VISAS)

All San José State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
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.
Contact InformationOne Washington Square San Jose, CA 95192-0046
Phone: 408-924-2250