Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion:

California State University (CSU), Chico is a comprehensive and residential public university, holding Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) designation. Chico State operates as part of the 23-campus CSU system, which educates the most ethnically, economically, and academically diverse student body in the nation. The University enrolls over 15,000 students, with over half identifying as first-generation college students.

Chico State is committed to recruiting outstanding candidates who reflect the intersectional identities of our student body. The ideal candidate will embrace our values predicated on the primacy of student success and the elimination of equity gaps, have demonstrated experience working with diverse populations, and will contribute to policies, programs, and practices that support an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning and working environment. Black, Indigenous, People of Color, veterans, and those with diverse abilities are encouraged to apply.

Job/Department Summary:

Student Services Professional II:

Under general supervision of the Director, the Student Services Professional II/Career Advisor performs moderately complex professional student service work including developing and facilitating workshops, seminars, and presentations throughout campus, on resume writing, interview skills, job market trends, and job search strategies in response to a variety of needs and concerns of individual students, student organizations, administration, and faculty. Working pro-actively in a team environment, the Career Advisor develops, implements, and facilitates programs that encourage and support student efficacy and success and is responsible for advising students in the seven colleges (with specific oversight for students in the College of Business). Responsibilities include comprehensive and independent student advisement and guidance in individual and group settings involving career planning and related issues. This position requires the application of professional skills and knowledge related to career planning, counseling, and judgment to recommend solutions to problems and changes in program procedures. Additionally, incumbent assists with administrative planning and program management to provide quality programming and performs other duties as assigned.

OR 

Student Services Professional III:

Under general direction of the Director the Student Services Professional III/Career Advisor performs complex Student Services professional work by developing and facilitating workshops, seminars and presentations throughout the campus on resume writing, interview skills, job market trends, and job search strategies in response to a variety of needs and concerns of individual students, student organizations, administration, and faculty. Working pro-actively in a team environment, the Career Advisor will will develop, implement and facilitate programs that encourage and support student efficacy and success. Responsible for advising students in any of the seven colleges (with specific oversight for students in the College of Business). Responsibilities include comprehensive and independent student advisement and guidance in individual and group settings involving career planning and related issues. This position requires a high degree of judgment, professional skills, and knowledge related to career planning, to perform considerable administrative planning and program management, including recognizing program needs and developing creative and realistic approaches to meet those needs and collaboration with other professionals, to provide quality programming.

Required Education and Experience:

Student Services Professional II:

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. Additional specialized experience which demonstrates the applicant has successfully applied the knowledge and abilities of a Student Services professional may also be substituted for required education on a year-for year basis.

AND

Possession of these knowledge and abilities is typically demonstrated through the equivalent of two years of professional experience in one of the student services program areas or in a related field; experience should give evidence of competence and indicate the potential for further growth. A master’s degree in a job‑related field may be substituted for one year of the professional experience.

OR

Student Services Professional III

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.

AND

Three years of full-time professional experience in one of the student services program areas or in a related field; experience should give evidence of competence and indicate the potential for further growth.
A Master’s degree in a job-related field may be substituted for one year of the professional experience.

Additional specialized experience which demonstrates the applicant has successfully applied the knowledge and abilities of a Student Services professional may also be substituted for required education on a year-for year basis.

Preferences:

Preference may be given to applicants with the following as they may be considered specialized skills: 

• Bilingual

• Experience working directly with students in a career advising capacity.

• Experience working in the business industry.

• Experience with hiring/recruiting.

Time Base: Full-time- 1.0

Pay Plan: 12/12

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm, Summer - Mon-Thurs 7:00-5:30. 

CSU Classification Salary Range for SSP II:  $53,256 - $75,720 per year. 

CSU Classification Salary Range for SSP III: $58,032 - $82,692 per year. 

Benefits: This position qualifies for benefits including tuition fee waiver (if eligible).

CSU, Chico offers a number of benefits to its employees (e.g., sick leave, vacation, health insurance).  For more information please visit https://www.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/benefits/Documents/employee-benefits-summary.pdf

Additional Information:

California State University, Chico, in accordance with CSU policy, requires that the successful candidate complete a background check (including a criminal records check, sexual offender registry check, and/or fingerprinting) prior to assuming this position. Failure to satisfactorily complete or pass the background check may impact the job offer or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for posted positions identified as sensitive. This position is considered a sensitive position based on CSU guidelines. Incumbent is responsible for the safety and security of Level 1 data, sometimes also referred to as Level 1 protected data. This is confidential information that is in most cases protected by statutes, regulations, or other legal mandates.

The person holding this position is considered a “General Mandated Reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 (revised July 21, 2017) as a condition of employment.

The duties of this position will include participation in a decision that may have a material/financial benefit to the incumbent. Therefore, this is a “designated position” under the California State University’s Conflict of Interest Code and the incumbent will be required to file a Form 700: Statement of Economic Interest and is subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission. (Group/Category: Procurement Card Holder, 2) Note this designation is applicable only if Procurement Card is issued.

About Chico State:

Graduate and undergraduate programs boast high-quality research experiences, exceptional faculty mentoring, and civic and global engagement opportunities. The campus motto, “Today Decides Tomorrow,” is brought to life by inclusive pedagogy, experiential learning, and co-curricular programming. The Chico Experience prepares students to be critical thinkers, engaged citizens, and inspired stewards of environmental, social, and economic resources. Together, they will become leaders solving the challenges of the 21st century. 

The campus is located in Northern California, 90 minutes from the state capital, Sacramento, and a three-hour drive from the San Francisco Bay Area. Chico offers year-round natural beauty, outdoor leisure activities, and a thriving arts, music, and events scene. We acknowledge and are mindful that Chico State stands on lands that were originally occupied by the first people of this area, the Mechoopda, and we recognize their distinctive spiritual relationship with this land, the flora, the fauna, and the waters that run through campus.  We are humbled that our campus resides upon sacred lands that since time immemorial have sustained the Mechoopda people and continue to do so today.

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, National origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status.

Chico State is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas).

CSU, Chico's Annual Security Report includes summaries of institutional policy relating to campus safety, drug and alcohol use, sexual assault, and other matters. The report is published in compliance with the Clery Act and includes three years of certain crime statistics that occurred in Clery Act defined geography. A paper copy of the report may be requested in person at CSU, Chico Police Department or by calling 530-898-5555. It is also available on the web at Annual Security & Fire Safety Report.

Open Until Filled (Review of Applications will begin 10/14/24. Applications received after that date may be considered.)