Director of Academic Advising, Office of Academic Advising

Job no: 556915 Work type: Management (MPP)

Location:

San Marcos Categories:

MPP, At-Will, Full Time, Student Services, Telecommute eligible (work onsite as scheduled and/or as requested and telecommute as scheduled) Position Description Job Overview The Director of Office of Academic Advising reports to the Chief Enrollment Officer and is responsible for the oversight and direction of all undergraduate advising services operations and personnel. Incumbent is responsible for directing and evaluating the work of the Office of Academic Advising staff. Responsible for assessment, planning and providing oversight of academic advising support services delivery for the general undergraduate student population to facilitate progression towards degree completion. The incumbent is expected to play a leadership role in all university initiatives related to academic advising and student success. The Director will actively engage with campus leadership and staff to build strong and collaborative networks to create effective strategies and systems that provide on-going student support leading to improved retention and graduation of students. The incumbent will assess, support, and coordinate activities and programs that involve academic advising service delivery. Position Summary Director of Academic Advising (Administrator II) This is a full-time, exempt position in the Management Personnel Plan (MPP). MPP positions serve at the pleasure of the President. For a complete list of responsibilities and required qualifications, please review the position description linked at the top of the page.

Pay, Benefits, and Work Schedule Anticipated Hiring Salary Range:

$10,417 - $10,834 per month

CSU Classification Salary Range:

$5,053 - $16,221 per month Salary is commensurate with the background and experience of the individual selected. This position is eligible for a broad range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, retirement (CalPERS), tuition waiver, vacation and sick leave. In addition, 15 paid holidays are offered each year; 14 scheduled on specific days and a Personal Holiday that may be taken any time during the year. A comprehensive benefits summary for this position is available online by visiting our Benefits Portal. The CSU Total Compensation Calculator demonstrates the significance of the benefits package. California State University San Marcos A mid-size university located in San Diego's vibrant North County, we are dedicated to service, innovation, leadership and student success. We have an attentive faculty and state-of-the-art facilities which offer our students hundreds of opportunities to learn, lead, play and serve. California State University San Marcos is a new kind of university, pushing the boundaries of innovation to prepare tomorrow's leaders, build stronger communities and solve pressing issues. Cutting-edge research meets hands-on application at our campus and in the real world. Application Process This position is open until filled. For assurance of full consideration, please submit application, cover letter and resume by 11:59pm on April 21, 2026. Applicants who require an accommodation during the application or testing process due to a disability recognized under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)/CA Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) should notify the Office of Human Resources at (760) 750-4418 or e-mail: hr@csusm.edu. Supplemental Information Following a conditional offer of employment, satisfactory completion of a background check (including criminal records check) is required prior to beginning employment. Any offer of employment 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 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 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment. This position is a "designated position" in the California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. The incumbent in this position is required to file Conflict of Interest forms subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission. California State University San Marcos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, physical or mental disability, gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, and veteran or military status. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act or Clery Act Notification can be found at https://www.csusm.edu/clery/annualreports.html. Pursuant to the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy, as of January 1, 2022, the California State University is prohibited from hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California. California State University San Marcos is not a sponsoring agent for staff or management positions (i.e. H1-B visas).

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April 07, 2026 (9:00 AM) Pacific Daylight Time Applications close: