Job Description Summary:
Provides academic and career advising, evaluates academic records, and provides other academic support services to traditional undergraduates/advisors/staff/faculty. The incumbent will thus work as part of the advising team to provide general and major-specific academic advisement as well as career counseling on topics of career readiness, resume development, job search skills, etc. Furthermore, the academic and career advisor will provides academic support and workshops to students, faculty, and staff.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Computer Skills.
- Microsoft Office Suite.
- Interpersonal Skills.
- Strong Written & Verbal Skills.
- Earned Masters degree in Behavioral Sciences, Counseling, Business, Education, or Liberal Arts.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Banner Information System and Cognos.
- 3 years of career advising or related experience.
Specific Duties:
Duty:
CAREER COUNSELING RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides comprehensive career counseling to students across all colleges and campuses, focusing on career exploration, resume and cover letter development, job and internship search strategies, and interview preparation. Serves as a subject matter expert on the eight NACE Core Competencies and the development of soft skills essential for workplace success. Delivers both individual and group sessions, workshops, and classroom presentations on career readiness topics, including networking, salary negotiation, and use of career development tools such as Handshake, Vault, and Big Interview. Collaborates with faculty, staff, and student organizations to integrate career development into academic and co-curricular experiences, while maintaining up-to-date knowledge of labor market trends and employer expectations to ensure relevant, high-impact advising.
Duty:
Percentage of Time: 30%
Duty:
ACADEMIC ADVISING RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides holistic academic advising to traditional undergraduate students in areas including general education, elective selection, and major-specific requirements to support timely degree completion and academic success. Serves as a knowledgeable resource and point of contact for faculty and staff advisors seeking guidance on university academic policies, degree requirements, and the interpretation of academic audits using tools such as My Degree Tracker. Offers on-demand support to students through walk-in appointments and scheduled sessions, addressing questions related to course registration, academic standing, degree planning, graduation petitions, and commencement procedures. Collaborates closely with the Registrars Office, academic departments, and support services to ensure accurate advising and alignment with institutional policies. Assists the Dean of Academic and Career Success with planning and implementing advisor training, particularly in preparation for Summer Opportunity for Advising and Registration (SOAR), ensuring a seamless on boarding experience for incoming students. Maintains accurate advising records and actively monitors student progress to promote retention, academic engagement, and early intervention when needed.
Percentage of Time: 30%
Duty:
RETENTION & CAREER PROGRAMMING RESPONSIBILITIES
- Facilitates workshops and seminars with all colleges and campuses for all students to enrich and facilitate students advising, registration, and curricular experiences for purposes of retaining through continues registration through graduation. Assists the department in developing, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating specialized academic and career advising programs, services, and workshops using professional resources and literature. Individual facilitates training workshops for advisors and academic enrichment sessions to traditional undergraduates. Leads presentations and information sessions with other departments who interact with students or are responsible for admission, financial aid, housing, health, or mental health services.
Percentage of Time: 25%
Duty:
ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
- Serves as Academic Advising Office and Career Center representative in administrative and faculty committees as assigned by the Dean or Director.
Percentage of Time: 5%
Duty:
REPORTING and DATA EXTRACTION
- Extracts data and other reports from Banner and Cognos to provide statistical and narrative reports for the Dean or Director on advising and retention efforts and outcomes. Provides said reports to the division and other campus stakeholders as needed to inform academic, curricular, enrollment, and retention initiatives and interventions.
Percentage of Time: 5%
Duty: Other Duties
- As assigned by the Director of Career Center or Dean of Academic and Career Success.
Percentage of Time: 5%
Salary Range
Maximum: $61,961.96
Minimum: $70,304
Benefits Summary:
Applicants, please note that actual compensation is determined by several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, certifications, relevant education or training, and specific work location, among others. The offered wage or salary is only one aspect of an employees total compensation
Benefits include a comprehensive health and wellness plan, tuition remission program for employee, spouse, and dependent children, a generous contribution to the Universitys 403B retirement plan, and a generous time off plan.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion and clearance of a background check and employment verification.
Location: La Verne Main Campus
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: No
To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: http://laverne.edu
Institutional Profile
Located in Southern California, the University of La Verne offers a distinctive and relevant educational experience to a diverse population of students, preparing them for successful careers and a commitment to lifelong learning across the liberal arts and professional programs. The academic units of the not-for-profit university include the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Business and Public Management, the LaFetra College of Education, and the College of Law. The university offers both undergraduate and graduate programs, including degree programs tailored for working adults. The university’s central campus is located 30 miles east of Los Angeles in the historic Old Town section of La Verne, a city with a population of approximately 35,000 at the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains. The university also has eight regional campuses throughout California and the College of Law campus in Ontario, California. The university is classified as a Carnegie Doctoral Institution with moderate research activity. Core values are reflected throughout all curricular and co-curricular programs, its emphasis on close professor-student interaction, personal support of its students, and its diversity.
The University of La Verne prides itself in being reflective of the diversity of Southern California. Approximately 80 percent of its nearly 8,500 students come from diverse backgrounds and the U.S. Department of Education has designated the university as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). With 80,000 alumni, the university fulfills a critical community function in educating students from underserved populations, many of whom are the first generation in their family to attend college.
The University of La Verne is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employment or employees on any basis prohibited by state and federal law. University of La Verne hires and promotes individuals based on their qualifications and is consistent with applicable state and federal laws, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, disability, medical condition a or sexual orientation
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