Compensation

Classification: Student Services Professional III
Anticipated Salary Range: $4,554/month - $4,800/month
Salary Range: $4,554/month - $6,488/month
FLSA status: Exempt

San Jose 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 Position

The Principal Advisor for Professional Development and Advising Campaigns will develop, implement, and assess university wide professional development for academic advisors. The position will provide support and coordination to the departments and colleges in implementing a university-wide advising communication strategy. The position will provide university-wide support, coordination, and assessment of advising campaigns.

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
- 5 years' experience as an undergraduate academic advisor
- Experience planning and conducting training sessions for colleagues
- Experience planning and/or managing programmatic strategies
- Experience with higher education academic policies and procedures.
- Experience collaborating across departments/units

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Thorough knowledge of or the ability to quickly acquire knowledge of Title V of the California State Education Code, California State University Executive Orders, San Jose State University and Equal Opportunity Program admissions policies and procedures.
- Ability to learn non-resident tuition policies including AB540; ability to acquire and apply knowledge of disability resources and admissions requirements.
- Working knowledge of technology and software applications such as: word processing, spreadsheet, database management, and communication tools. Ability to learn PeopleSoft.
- Ability to analyze and evaluate applications and transcripts and acquire knowledge of Transfer Admissions Agreements.

Posting Date

December 18, 2018

Application Screening

Application 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 Material

Resume
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 Information

Satisfactory 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 Jose 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 Statement

SJSU 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 Information

One Washington Square San Jose, CA 95192-0046
Phone: 408-924-2250

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