Looking for Graduate Career Advisor (Student Services Professional III) in Fullerton, CA

Job title: Graduate Career Advisor (Student Services Professional III)
Company: California State University, Fullerton
Job description: 529351 - Graduate Career Advisor (Student Services Professional III)

Classificaiton: Student Services Professional III

Department: Dean's Office, College of Business and Economics

Sub-Division: Vice President, Academic Affairs

Salary Range: Classification Range $5,025 - $7,159 per month(Hiring range depending on qualifications, not anticipated to exceed $5,025 - $7,159 per month)

Appointment Type: Ongoing

Time Base: Full Time

Work Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Friday 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM; occasional early morning, evening and/or weekend hours.

About CSUF:

Standing on 241 acres at the heart of Southern California, the university was founded in 1957 and has grown into a population of over 39,000 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 California State University, 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, Fullerton Arboretum, 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 a variety of career disciplines that share in 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 College of Business and Economics is committed to leading business education through the guiding principles of program quality, balancing theory and practice, and expanding our outreach and visibility. We create positive change by leveraging the curiosity, entrepreneurial spirit and diversity of our students. We inspire our students and other partners to transform the workforce through innovative, impactful instruction and research. We are seeking an exceptional individual to join our team as the Graduate Career Advisor (Student Services Professional III). The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude and an active, energetic mind that is characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to diversity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.

Under the supervision of the Director of Business Career Services, the Graduate Career Advisor develops and delivers a comprehensive set of professional career management services for graduate business students (students), building upon the current services provided by Business Career Services. Provides career advising to students including advising, as needed, to the undergraduate business population. Responsibilities include preparing graduate business students to obtain meaningful internship and full-time job opportunities in their chosen field through scheduled advising appointments, and 'drop-in' services. Requires knowledge and ability to research, develop, and present workshops on topics including career assessment, resume development, employment search strategies, interviewing strategies, negotiation, and other career related strategies. Participates in activities to support data collection, program assessment, and database management. Facilitates the development of strong connections between students, student organizations, business industries, and HR partners. Develops marketing activities to promote career development programs, job opportunities, activities, and results through social media channels, websites and other methods to the students, departments, centers, and external community and its key stakeholders. Develops, improves, and maintains relationships with department chairs, faculty, Centers, Advancement, and other university partners. Coordinates and participates in activities to help Business Career Services support key stakeholders, assess career programs, and communicate activities and results to the campus community. In collaboration with the Director and Employer Relations Associate, the Graduate Career Advisor provides employer and community outreach to facilitate corporate recruiter and employer receptions, on campus recruiting, employer information sessions, industry guest speakers, networking events, and large recruitment events. Other responsibilities include communication with students and employers through social media and electronic tools, collaboration with student clubs, faculty and administration, strategic planning and implementation, as well as develop and maintaining an extensive knowledge and expertise with various career advising software programs. While focused on supporting graduate students, the incumbent in this position will provide career workshops, resources, and advising to undergraduates as needed. Other duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or the equivalent from an accredited four-year college or university in a related field including or supplemented by upper division or graduate course work in counseling techniques, interviewing, and conflict resolution plus three years of professional student services work in the field. A master's degree from an accredited college or university in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work or a job-related field may be substituted for one year of professional experience. A doctoral degree from an accredited college or university and the appropriate internship or clinical training in a relevant field may be substituted for three years of the required professional experience.

Ability to plan, develop, coordinate, supervise, and organize programs and activities. Ability to interact with a diverse student population, faculty, staff, and the public. Ability to analyze complex situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action. Ability to advise students individually and in groups on complex student-related matters. Ability to complete assignments without detailed instructions. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with a variety of individuals. Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as the ability to acquire knowledge of campus procedures, activities, and the overall organization.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree from an accredited four-year university in management, education, human resources, counseling, or related area preferred. At least one year of experience supporting an MBA or graduate student population and one year of prior experience in a business industry are preferred. Knowledge of the Southern California employment market for business graduates.

Special Working Conditions:

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Additional Information:

California State University, Fullerton celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment within which students, staff, administrators and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing the University's strategic diversity goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

As of January 1, 2022, the https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/10899725/latest/ prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool.

If you are applying for a staff position, please note that you are not eligible to work concurrently in a staff position and an Academic Student position such as Graduate Assistant, Teaching Associate, Instructional Student Assistant or a Student Assistant position.

Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.

Employee/applicant who submits an application for a position may be required to successfully complete job related performance test(s) as part of the selection process.

Online application/resume must be received by electronic submission on the final filing date by 9:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)/midnight (Eastern Standard Time). Applicants who fail to complete all sections of the online application form will be disqualified from consideration.

California State University, Fullerton is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (i.e. H1-B Visas).
Expected salary: $5025 - 7159 per month
Location: Fullerton, CA

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