COB Graduate Program Specialist - 2 Positions Available

Join the vibrant community at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)!

Located just three miles from the Pacific Ocean, CSULB offers an inspiring workplace and an exceptional Southern California lifestyle. Our 322-acre campus—one of the largest in the CSU system—serves more than 42,000 students and is known for its commitment to student success, innovation, and impactful academic and research initiatives.

As a member of the CSULB community, you’ll experience a dynamic environment filled with cultural landmarks, collaborative energy, and opportunities to make a meaningful difference.

Work-life balance thrives here. Long Beach blends coastal relaxation with urban vibrancy, offering miles of beaches, year-round sunshine, a thriving arts and food scene, and convenient access to both Los Angeles and Orange County. It’s an ideal place to grow your career while enjoying everything Southern California has to offer.

Join the California State University (CSU) and explore career opportunities that advance student success and strengthen California’s future—offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and professional growth.

This position is responsible for all academic support services and community engagement for designated state support and self-support Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs and Master of Science (MS) graduate programs including, but not limited to, on-line admission processes, academic counseling, probation counseling, and monitoring of academic progress to meet degree requirements. They work directly with applicants, matriculated graduate students, program alumni, Program Advisory Boards, College of Business Administration (CBA) faculty and other administrators, the Center for International Education, the Career Development Center, Enrollment Services, and the College of Professional & Continuing Education (CPaCE).

• →Graduate Admissions
• →Advising graduate students
• →Cohort administration
• →Office administration & Other duties as assigned

COB Graduate Programs Office

1.0 time-base, 40 hours per week.

This is a temporary position for 1 year with no permanent status granted. Temporary assignments may expire prior to the ending date.

Student Services Professional III

This position is a student-focused higher education professional with experience in graduate recruitment, admissions, advising, and program administration. They excel at engaging prospective students through outreach events, presentations, virtual information sessions, and personalized follow-up, while effectively managing admissions processes through systems such as Salesforce, WebAdmit, and Cal State Apply. They provide comprehensive academic advising, helping students navigate degree requirements, university policies, enrollment, and academic progress, while connecting them to campus resources that support their success.

The ideal candidate is highly organized and collaborative, with the ability to coordinate orientations, student engagement activities, graduation events, and career development initiatives that foster a strong graduate student community. They maintain accurate student records, monitor enrollment trends, assist with course scheduling, and work closely with faculty, administrators, and campus partners to ensure efficient program operations. Committed to exceptional customer service, they support office functions, advisory board activities, and student assistants while managing multiple priorities with professionalism, attention to detail, and a commitment to student success.

Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community.  Ability to follow all university policies, procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety, civility, information security, and non-discrimination policies and procedures.  Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for each and every student and assist in achieving the university's commitment to a "vision of excellence."

• Equivalent to a bachelor's degree with upper or graduate coursework in counseling and guidance, human relations, or related fields, and three years of professional experience in one of the student services program areas required.

• Master's in Education, Counseling, MBA, or MS in Business Administration or related field preferred.

Click “Apply Now” to complete the CSULB Online Employment Application.

Please fill out the application completely. It is important that all sections of the online application are completed fully and accurately. Be sure to include all relevant education and experience. Your application will be used to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

Light work - Job involves some lifting of medium weight objects (10-20 pounds) and/or 10% - 20% of the job involves standing or walking.

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

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSULB will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be 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.

Due to the nature of this position, current CSULB employees are subject to a criminal record check unless they have successfully completed a criminal background check through CSULB within the past 12 months.

Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, CSULB provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or other protected status. CSULB complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

California State University Long Beach expects respectful, professional behavior from its employees in all situations. Acts of harassment or abusive conduct are prohibited. Demonstrated appropriate professional behavior, treating others with civility and respect, and refusing to tolerate abusive conduct is expected of all employees.

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact StaffHR-Accommodations@csulb.edu.

California State University, Long Beach, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California.

As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

Advertised: Sep 05 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Sep 19 2026 Pacific Daylight Time

Back to search results Apply now Refer a friend