Internship Advisor (Student Services Professional III)

California State University, Fullerton Fullerton, CA Full-time Education

Posted on April 12, 2024

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Internship Advisor (Student Services Professional III)

Classificaiton: Student Services Professional III
Department: Dean’s Office, College of Business and Economics
Sub-Division: College of Business and Economics
Salary Range: Classification Range $5,025 - $7,159 per month(Hiring range depending on qualifications, not anticipated to exceed $5,025 - $5,559 per month)
Appointment Type: Temporary
Time Base: Full Time
Work Schedule: Monday – Thursday, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Friday. occasional early morning, evening and/or weekend hours. This is a temporary position to end on or before June 30, 2025, with a possibility of renewal on an annual basis if funds or program needs exist.

About CSUF:
Standing on 241 acres in the heart of Southern California, the University was founded in 1957 and has grown into a population of over 40,000 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, the Arboretum and Botanical Garden at Cal State Fullerton, 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 various career disciplines that share 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 seek an exceptional individual to join our team as the Internship Advisor (Student Services Professional III). The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude and an active, energetic mind characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to diversity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.

Under general supervision of the Director of Business Career Services, the Internship Advisor provides internship support using a combination of career and academic advising techniques for students in the College of Business and Economics. Provides career advising services including career exploration, resume and cover letter development, job search, interviewing, etc. to help prepare business students to obtain meaningful opportunities in their chosen field. Assists students in navigating the internship registration process, providing guidance for enrollment, permits, and other requirements, ensuring comprehensive support throughout the entire process. Addresses employer and community partner inquiries regarding business internship programs and posting options. Coordinates with the CBE academic departments, Center for Internships and Community Engagement (CICE), International Student Services (ISS), employers and community partners, students, and other campus departments on academic credit internships to facilitate a seamless process. Collaborates with CICE and CBE faculty to assess the suitability of internships for academic credit. Develops and coordinates both student and faculty workshops to support student participation in both academic and non-academic internships. Responsible for the development of internship resource materials and assisting students with forms for academic credit. Conducts routine follow-up and tracks student internships. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the undergraduate business curriculum in relation to internships and practicum requirement, advising students on such requirements. Coordinates and participates in special programs, student success initiatives, and workshops such as new student orientations / seminars.

Will perform moderately complex professional student services work; assignments will require the application of both knowledge and judgment using the principles, techniques, standards, guides and professional skills characteristic of a particular student services program or activity. Will be expected to use judgment within the area of student services work to revise existing procedures, recommend solutions to problems for which precedents may not exist, and minimize risk for the university. Program planning, interviewing, and counseling, recommending solutions, and acting as a spokesperson within the areas of internship and academic advising are required. 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 complete the background check satisfactorily may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Preferred Qualifications:
Working knowledge of the practices, procedures and activities of the program to which 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; use initiative and resourcefulness in planning work assignments and in implementing long-range program improvements; obtain factual and interpretative information through interviews; reason logically; collect, compile, analyze and evaluate data and make verbal or written presentations based on these data; advise students individually and in groups on routine matters where required; recognize multicultural, multisexed and multi‑aged value systems and work accordingly; 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; and, 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 regarding other program or service areas Services Office. Master’s degree, Knowledge of the Southern California employment market for business graduates, internship advising experience.

Special Working Conditions:
Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator

Additional Information:
California State University, Fullerton celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment where 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 CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy 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 a Graduate Assistant, Teaching Associate, Instructional Student Assistant, or 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 applies 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).

Application Deadline: Mar 28, 2024 (9:00 PM)

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