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Frequently Asked Questions about Becoming a SOAR Advisor

A SOAR Advisor takes time out to pose for the camera

Selection Process Questions

  1. How is the selection process conducted?
  2. What are the criteria for the SOAR Advisor position?
  3. When & where are applications due?
  4. What is a completed application?
  5. Where should my reference forms be handed in?

SOAR Advisor Questions

  1. What is a SOAR Advisor?
  2. What does a SOAR Advisor do?
  3. What type of training is provided?
  4. Can I be a SOAR Advisor if I’m graduating or applying to graduate school?
  5. How are the SOAR Advisors compensated?
  6. What else should applicants know about this job?
  7. What if I have additional questions?

Selection Process Answers

  1. How is the selection process conducted?

    There are 5 actual steps for the selection process, they are:

    1. Attend a Mandatory Information Session (check the tentative recruitment and hiring schedule for dates & times)
    2. On-line Application – only candidates who attend a Mandatory Information Session will be eligible to access the on-line application. Candidates must fully complete the on-line application by noon, Friday, February 24.
    3. In addition to submitting the on-line application, candidates must submit two personal references, of which at least one must be a current CSULB staff or faculty member.
    4. Upon successful completion of the on-line application and 2 personal references, candidates are invited to attend Group Process - a half day interactive large group interview.
    5. After completion of Group Process candidates will sign up for an hour interview with the SOAR staff.
  2. What are the criteria for the SOAR Advisor position?
    1. Applicants must be current students (and returning for fall 2012 semester) at Cal State Long Beach. (Special consideration may be given to graduating students and candidates applying to a CSULB graduate program to begin in fall 2012.)
    2. Applicants must have a 2.5 GPA
    3. Applicants must not be in disciplinary trouble at the university
  3. When & where are applications due?

    Applications & personal references (2) are due by 12pm, Friday, February 24, 2012 in the STARS/SOAR office: Foundation Building, Suite 160.

  4. What is a completed application?

    A completed application is a packet that includes:

    1. All personal/demographic information filled out
    2. All questions thoroughly answered - applications that show lack of effort or thought will be disqualified
    3. Two references, with at least 1 being from CSULB faculty or staff. Other acceptable references may be current or former employers, or other professionals who know your work ethic. References from friends and/or family will not be accepted.
  5. Where should my reference forms be handed in?

    Reference forms should be turned in or sent to the STARS/SOAR office: Foundation Building, Suite 160 or faxed to (562) 985-1899. If you are having your references sent, please make sure your references know to have them to our office no later than the deadline, February 24, 2012.

SOAR Advisor Answers

  1. What is a SOAR Advisor?

    A SOAR Advisor is a current CSULB student who is hired to assist new students in their transition to Cal State Long Beach. SOAR Advisors work closely with students to advise them in class selection and assist them with registering for their first semester of classes. SOAR Advisors also orient new students to the university by providing them information about campus policies, resources, as well as provide students with an interactive campus tour.

  2. What does a SOAR Advisor do?

    (For more detailed information, please see the SOAR Advisor position description on the main page.)

  3. What type of training is provided?

    SOAR Advisors participate in extensive/intensive training of approximately 100 hours. New SOAR Advisors are required to attend pre-training sessions that provide a solid foundation going into the summer training program.

    All SOAR Advisors participate in the intensive training program right before the start of summer SOAR.

    1. 2 day staff retreat
    2. Half day on campus teambuilding session
    3. Some of the topics the training will cover: Academic Advising, Registration Process, Campus Tours, Leadership skills, Communication/presentation skills, Classroom management, etc.
  4. Can I be a SOAR Advisor if I’m graduating or applying to graduate school?

    Students who graduate in May can work the full summer up to the last day of summer classes. Students who are applying to graduate school can be hired under the condition that they are admitted into a graduate program at CSULB for the following fall semester.

  5. How are the SOAR Advisors compensated?

    SOAR Advisors are compensated by a predetermined hourly wage. Pay ranges from $9-$12/hour, depending on the level of knowledge, the number of years worked, and the classes taken to provide further training. Most new SOAR Advisors start at $9/hr.

  6. What else should applicants know about this job?

    SOAR Advisors work primarily in the summer, but do have responsibilities throughout the academic year. Each semester SOAR Advisors are required to complete a specified number of hours, assisting with STARS programming and/or staff recruitment. Acvisors hired to work Summer 2012 will be required to work Winter 2013 SOAR as well.

  7. What if I have additional questions?

    Should you have further questions about the selection process or about the position, please email DeAnn Martz at DeAnn.Martz @csulb.edu or call the STARS/SOAR office at 562-985-5515.