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SOAR Advisors

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.

Position Description

SOAR Advisors conduct group advising sessions that focus upon general education, major requirements, the selection of appropriate classes and registration. In addition SOAR Advisors also conduct an interactive campus tour to help students become more familiar with the campus and learn about the different resources, services, and opportunities offered by the University. It is also the responsibility of SOAR Advisors to aid in the implementation of continued STARS/SOAR programming, and to asssist with the marketing and recruitment of new SOAR Advisors.

Position Duration

SOAR Advisors can expect full-time summer hours with additional responsibilities throughout the academic year.

Pay Range

To be based on qualifying criteria including experience, prior relevant training, and more.

Qualifications

  • A minimal grade point average (GPA) of 2.5
  • Flexibility
  • Positive attitude
  • Ability to be a team player.
  • Ability to work with a culturally diverse undergraduate student population in a workshop setting.
  • Good communication, interpersonal, and public speaking skills.

SOAR Advisors are required to successfully complete all necessary training (four 2 hour sessions and three weeks of training in early June) and facilitate summer and spring SOAR workshops.

Frequently Asked Questions about Becoming a SOAR Advisor

  • How is the selection process conducted?
  • When & where are applications due?
  • How are the SOAR Advisors compensated?

Find the answers to these questions and more in the SOAR Advisor FAQ.

SOAR advisors posing for a candid photo.

Meet the current SOAR advisors.

How do you join the team?

SOAR Advisor Recruitment is now closed.