Brawley Student Advisor (Student Services Professional II)

The Brawley Student Advisor plays a vital role in supporting the recruitment, retention, and academic success of undergraduate students pursuing STEM degrees. Reporting to the Imperial Valley Campus Administrator and working closely with the Dean of Students, this position provides comprehensive advising to prospective and enrolled students, helping them navigate degree requirements, academic planning, and university resources from admission through graduation. The role also supports student success through outreach, data analysis, and collaboration with campus partners to enhance educational outcomes. This is an excellent opportunity for a student-centered professional who is passionate about empowering diverse learners and making a lasting impact on student achievement.

• →Provide comprehensive academic advising to prospective and current students through individual appointments, group advising, and workshops.
• →Assist students with academic planning, course selection, policy interpretation, and referrals to campus resources that support retention and graduation.
• →Support recruitment, admission, progression, and graduation initiatives, including guidance for students transitioning from STEM majors when appropriate.
• →Collect, analyze, and report student success data, including graduation trends and other key metrics, to support institutional reporting and continuous improvement.
• →Collaborate with college leadership, faculty, and campus partners to enhance advising services and promote student success.

• This is a full-time (1.0 time-base), benefits eligible, permanent/probationary position. 
• This position is designated as exempt under FLSA and is not eligible for overtime compensation. 
• Standard SDSU work hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs.  

• The individual hired into this role will work on campus at the SDSU Imperial Valley Brawley Campus located at 560 E. Hwy 78 Brawley, CA 92227.

SDSU Imperial Valley serves as a vital regional campus of San Diego State University, dedicated to providing high-quality higher education to the desert regions of southeastern California. As an integral unit of the university, it operates under the same rigorous academic standards, governance structure, and institutional policies as the San Diego campus.

Established in 1959 by the California State Legislature, the college has a long-standing history of community impact. Today, it operates across two distinct locations in Imperial County: Calexico Campus & Brawley Campus.

SDSU Imperial Valley is committed to student success, offering a diverse array of academic pathways designed to help matriculated students achieve their professional and educational goals. Our curriculum includes: Four-year and two-year undergraduate degrees, graduate-level degree programs, and post-baccalaureate teaching and professional credential programs.

We are a growing and dynamic academic environment, currently supported by a dedicated team of 265 faculty, staff, and student assistants. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive, inclusive atmosphere that reflects the vibrant culture of the Imperial Valley.

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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 during which the applicant has acquired and successfully applied the knowledge and abilities shown below may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Possession of the required 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.

• Experience working in a college or university admissions, advising, evaluations, registrar, or other student services-related office.
• Experience working with diverse student populations.
• Experience working and interacting with a diverse professional workforce.
• Experience presenting information to diverse audiences of varying size.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Google docs.
• Experience communicating information and creating reports using statistical analysis
• Master’s degree in a related field is preferred.
• Experience in student advising is preferred.
• Experience providing outreach services to students is preferred.
• Familiar with CSU and SDSU general education and graduation requirements is preferred.

At SDSU, our diversity gives us power and benefits every single member of our community.  Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, SDSU provides equal opportunity for all in education and employment.  We encourage all members of our community to purposefully learn from one another through open and respectful dialogue and responsible engagement. We strongly preserve the right to free expression and encourage difficult conversations that help lead to improved individual and community learning and cohesion.

Principles of Community

At San Diego State University, we are a community of diverse individuals who have and represent many perspectives, beliefs, and identities. This diversity lends our community strength, and we commit to creating and sustaining an inclusive and intellectually vibrant environment that benefits all members of our university. 

SDSU’s Principles of Community is an aspirational statement that is intended to evolve over time. The statement reflects the ideals we are encouraged to uphold in our interactions with one another. 

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SDSU is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At SDSU, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.