Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion:
Chico State is committed to recruiting outstanding candidates. The ideal candidate will embrace our values predicated on the primacy of student success and the elimination of equity gaps, have demonstrated experience working with diverse populations, and will contribute to policies, programs, and practices that support an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning and working environment. Black, Indigenous, People of Color, veterans, and those with bilingual and/or diverse abilities are encouraged to apply.
| Position Title: |
Advising Intern Trainee
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| College/Unit/Division: |
Multiple Positions Available |
| Department/School: |
- Academic Advising Programs
- College of Agriculture
- College of Behavioral & Social Sciences
- College of Communication & Education
- College of Engineering, Computer Science, & Construction Management
- College of Humanities & Fine Arts
- College of Natural Sciences
- Exploratory Studies
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| Application Deadline: |
09/18/2026
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| Seasonal Role Working Dates: |
Important Note: Recruitment and hiring for this internship will begin in September, but working hours will not begin until January 2027.
Advising interns must be available to work for a minimum of 12 hours during:
- Occasional evenings and/or weekends during peak traffic and special events
- Monday through Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm (school year)
- Monday through Thursday, 7:00 am-5:30 pm (summer) *not guaranteed to work in the summer
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| Student Employee Classification Level: |
Student Employee II - $17.15
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| Position Available for the Following Funding Types: |
Both – Federal Work Study and Non-Work Study
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| Location Type: |
On-site |
| Role Description: |
Advising at California State University, Chico serves all students and affirms that each person is a distinctive contributor to our community. We are committed to an inclusive environment where all people are respected, valued, and celebrated.
These values are integral to the advising internship.
The advising internship is a fast-paced work environment where you will receive the opportunity to make a difference every day. The mission of advising is to provide an integrated array of effective academic advising services, resources, and planning tools for students. We are also committed to our advising interns' professional development, providing the support and guidance they need to excel in their roles.
Advising interns must be available to work for a minimum of 12 hours during:
- Occasional evenings and/or weekends during peak traffic and special events
- Monday through Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm (school year)
- Monday through Thursday, 7:00 am-5:30 pm (summer)
Selected candidates will begin work as Advising Intern Trainees and will complete formal training in January 2027. Trainees who complete training and demonstrate competency in the role will transition to an Advising Intern position in the spring term. Advising Intern Trainees who do not complete training and/or are unable to demonstrate competence in a reasonable timeframe will be released from the position.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Advising Intern Trainees are responsible for advising in both virtual and in-person settings. Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Conduct one-on-one advising sessions on various topics to various populations (i.e., University policies, General Education and Graduation requirements, GPA advising and academic standing, program exploration, First Generation College Students, Transfer Students, etc.)
- Assist students in exploring majors/minors
- Navigate and explain University curriculum, policies, and procedures
- Provide support in university outreach (i.e., workshops, classroom presentations)
- Serve as the primary public contact for advising (i.e., front desk operations, answering phones, Live Chat)
- Support professional advisors with office duties, data collection, and special projects
- Assist other departments with advising
QUALIFICATIONS:
Advising Intern Trainees work with the entire undergraduate population of California State University, Chico in various capacities and should possess a wide array of demonstrated qualities to advise effectively. Consequently, the advising internship is looking for students with the following skills:
- Possess strong communication, listening, and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate the ability to work autonomously
- Demonstrate compassion, knowledge, and understanding of the diverse students we serve
RECRUITMENT
Minimum of 3 semesters of availability.
- Applicants are expected to be available to work through the Spring 2028 term.
RECOMMENDED:
- Applicants with a GPA of 2.5 or higher will be given priority consideration.
- Prior peer advising or leadership experience is highly desirable.
APPLICATION DOCUMENTS: Applicants are required to submit resumes. Please include a personal/non-Chico State email on your resume. Additional documents, such as letters of recommendation, are welcome but not required. If you desire to submit an additional document, please include it as an additional page(s) of your resume document. Only a single upload will be accepted.
APPLICANTS, IF HIRED:
**Are required to be available to work at least 12 hours per week. Disclose all other on-campus employment before starting work, as student employees may not exceed 20 hours a week total in campus positions.
**Will be required to attend a paid, mandatory, in-person training that will take place January 11 – 22, 2027.
**Interns may have the opportunity to work during the summer. This is not required or guaranteed.
**Must be available to work in person.
**Area of internship placement could be in one of the following departments:
- Academic Advising Programs
- College of Agriculture
- College of Behavioral & Social Sciences
- College of Communication & Education
- College of Engineering, Computer Science, & Construction Management
- College of Humanities & Fine Arts
- College of Natural Sciences
- Exploratory Studies
If you have questions, email University Advising at academicadvising@csuchico.edu
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| Applicants Must Provide: |
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| Job-related questions should be directed to: |
- Terese Howell
- (530)898-4339
- academicadvising@csuchico.edu
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Additional Information:
All work must be performed within the State of California.
Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.
Compliance training completion (approx. 4 hours of work time) is required of this position within the first 30 days of work.
The person holding this position may be 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.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
For disability-related accommodations, please call the ADA Coordinator at (530) 898-5959.
All positions are contingent on funding.
Chico State is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status and only employ individuals authorized to work in the U.S.
CSU, Chico's Annual Security Report includes summaries of institutional policy relating to campus safety, drug and alcohol use, sexual assault, and other matters. The report is published in compliance with the Clery Act and includes three years of certain crime statistics that occurred in Clery Act defined geography. A paper copy of the report may be requested in person at CSU, Chico Police Department or by calling 530-898-5555. It is also available on the web at Annual Security & Fire Safety Report.
