Advisor for Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Student Services Pro (6359BR) – California State University – Fullerton, CA

Job Title Advisor for Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Student Services Professional III)

Classification STUDENT SERVICES PROFESSIONAL III-RANGE A

AutoReqId 6359BR

Department HHD-Distance Nursing

Sub-Division College of Health and Human Development

Salary Range $3,834 - $5,462 per month

Appointment Type Ongoing

Time Base Full-Time

Work Schedule Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; occasional evening and weekend hours.

Job Summary Provides academic advisement to registered nurses who are applicants to or students in the baccalaureate in nursing pathway, inclusive of campus and distance cohorts. Responsible for highly complex professional level student services functions for the School of Nursing RN to BSN pathway. This is inclusive of review of complex individual, group, and organizational problems and recommendation and implementation of proposed solutions to these problems for the RN to BSN advisement program. Counseling/assistance in resolution of psychosocial or financial issues between RN to BSN students/applicants and other departments of the university. Coordination of all recruitment and advisement of 450+ RN to BSN students at multiple distance sites with different academic progression schedules. Pre-enrollment advisement regarding admission requirements, program requirement, coordination of tuition reimbursement with corporate partners and transcript review with Admissions and Records for RN to BSN students. Provision of training and ongoing consultation to School of Nursing faculty regarding advisement, admission, enrollment issues and the appropriate university policies and procedures in these areas that support them. Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications Equivalent to graduation from a four-year accredited college or university in a related field; including or supplemented by upper division or graduate course work in counseling techniques, interviewing and conflict resolution where such are job related. The equivalent of three years of progressively responsible professional student services work experience. Knowledge regarding nursing programs. Prior experience in presentations to student groups. Demonstrated ability to resolve problems that cross departmental areas in a university setting. Excellent computer skills. A master's degree in counseling, clinical psychology, social work or a directly related field may be substituted for one year of experience. General knowledge of the principles, practices and trends of the Student Services field. Excellent interpersonal skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications Possesses a master's degree.

Special Working Conditions A valid driver's license and/or personal means of transportation. Some driving to distance sites and recruitment events required. Occasional evening presentations required.

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a fingerprint background check.

This position is funded by a qualifying federal contract, requiring new hire employment verification to be processed through the E-Verify program administered by the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (DHSUSCIS), in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA).

The person holding this position is considered a 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 as a condition of employment.

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

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.

Cal State Fullerton is an Equal Opportunity/ Title IX/503/504/

VEVRA/ADA Employer.

The campus is a smoke free environment.

Achieving a Climate of Success Through Diversity & Inclusion

Hiring Preference None

Application Deadline 17-Oct-2013

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