Educational Advisor - Transfer Center

Salary : $65,865.60 - $72,616.92 Annually
Location : Pasadena, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 05086
Department: Student Services
Division: Transfer & Outreach
Opening Date: 01/24/2024
Closing Date: 2/14/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Probationary Period: Six months
Work Shift: Mon - Fri. 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Salary Schedule/Range: CFT-46
Under the direction of a supervisor, the Educational Advisor provides transfer support in student services designed to enhance student success. The Educational Advisor works with CSU, UC, and independent colleges; implements direct transfer-related services; leads Chicanos/Latinos Advancing in the Values of Education (CLAVE) and Transfer Bound (Black Lancers) transfer initiatives; and supports Latine, Black/African American, API, Indigenous, LGBTIQi, and Disabled Students with the transfer process.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

• Under the direction of a supervisor, provides services in support of students enrolling in college, retaining students pursuing educational goals and helping students complete educational, career or program/department goals.
• Understand and relay general information regarding policies and procedures in individual or group format to staff and students.
• Assist students in navigating processes including completing appropriate paperwork such as petitions, forms, requests, and college and financial aid applications.
• Conduct group presentations to various audiences including prospective students, students, parents, community members, faculty and staff regarding services related to the goals of the college/department/program.
• Organizes events related to departmental goals and student needs.
• Prepares reports as needed.
• Serves as a liaison between entities critical to the success of the department such as college and high school, college and community organization, department to department, etc.
• Communicate information in oral, written and electronic format in a clear manner.
• Collects information from prospective students/students as needed.
• Maintains data for reporting purposes and submits reports as required by department/program.
• Performs outreach, recruitment and selection of students in accordance with department/program selection criteria, as necessary per grant/program requirements.
• Provides academic, career and personal advisement to participants, as necessary per grant/program requirements.
• Monitors student involvement and progress, as necessary per grant/program requirements.
• Supports all activities related to summer program activities, as necessary per grant/program requirements.
• Reviews paperwork for accuracy as directed by a supervisor.
• Performs general clerical duties as assigned; answer phone, check messages, and retrieve FAX messages.
• Performs other assigned duties which do not require professional competencies or which are assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree of its equivalent from an accredited college or university, AND
• Two years of experience working with students in an educational setting

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver's license by the time of appointment
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of college career patterns and typical courses and majors for common occupations;
• Knowledge of college courses and prerequisites;
• Knowledge of research techniques;
• Course work in psychology, counseling or guidance;
• Experience working with high school age youth, student athletes, low-income, and/or disadvantaged youth;
• Having overcome disadvantages like those of the program/department target population;
• Experience working in a California community college; and
• Experience in making group presentations.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES- May be representative, but not all-inclusive, of those knowledge, skills and abilities commonly associated with this position.
KNOWLEDGE OF:

• College admissions requirements, certification and transfer
• College career patterns and typical courses and majors for common occupations;
• College courses, prerequisites and general education requirements for local, out of state, and foreign colleges;
• Career and Technical Programs;
• Student Success Act; and
• Research techniques

ABILITY TO:

• Analyze a variety of factors related to comparability of coursework;
• Work with committees;
• Plan and present workshops and/or conferences;
• Work in a multi-cultural environment;
• Work independently with little direction;
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others;
• Read, interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures; and
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; to operate a motor vehicle and to visit various District and meeting sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone. This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard, typewriter keyboard, or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 25 pounds.
ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS
Pasadena City College (PCC) utilizes an online application process. Hard copy, e-mailed, or faxed resumes are not accepted. Job postings will not be reopened due to failure to submit an application before the closing date for any reason. You can apply for a position from any computer with Internet access. Please keep in mind the following:

• If you do not follow the process or your application/resume is incomplete, your information will not be processed.
• If you need to update any submitted information, you will need to reapply in full. When HR sees duplicate applications, we archive the oldest and the most recent application and materials are considered.
• The selection advisory committee will review, evaluate, and consider applications and supporting materials received by the deadline. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a particular position does not assure the applicant an interview.
• While the acceptance of the application packet is done through PCC's Applicant Tracking System (ATS), all hiring decisions are made by a hiring committee.
• Once applications are submitted, they are final. Please carefully review your application and the documents which you are attaching to make sure that they are free from errors and complete. If you require assistance with your application, please refer to the application guide or you may contact NeoEd Customer Support at 855-524-5627. Customer Support is available Monday - Friday, 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. (PST).

All materials listed below may be required for your application packet to be considered complete:

1. Resume or Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter

After a review of applications received, the District may require the completion and submission of supplemental documents prior to the interview process.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Successful applicants must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
• Successful completion of background check including Live Scan and Tuberculosis (TB) assessment/screening.
• Pasadena Area Community College District will not sponsor any visa applications.
• Applicants must be available for interviews at Pasadena City College at no cost to the District.
• Applicants who have disabilities may request that accommodations be made in order to complete the selection process by contacting the Office of Human Resources directly at (626) 585-7388.
• The Pasadena Area Community College District does not discriminate in the educational programs and activities operated by the District or in employment procedures and practices of the District. The Policies of Title IX as developed to date are available for inspection during normal business hours at the District office at 1570 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91106.
• Crime awareness and campus security information are available from Campus Police. (Public Law 101-542).
• The Pasadena Area Community College District is an equal opportunity employer. The District encourages applications from underrepresented minorities and the disabled.
• An applicant, who attempts to contact individual Board members or members of the screening committee with the intent of influencing the decision of the committee or the Board, will be disqualified. General inquiries regarding the position and/or District employment should be directed to the Office of Human Resources.

PASADENA AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
Equal Opportunity, Title IX, Section 504 Employer
At Pasadena City College, we value your contributions to our success and want to provide you with a benefit package that protects your health and helps your financial security now and in the future. Pasadena City College provides Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability insurance at no cost to the employee or eligible dependents.
MEDICAL: Employer-paid premium. Employee has the option of electing between PPO plans and HMO plans.
DENTAL: Employer-paid premium. Employee has the option of electing between a PPO plan and HMO plan.
VISION: Employer-paid premium. Vision benefit is contingent upon am employee's medical plan selection.
BASIC EMPLOYEE LIFE INSURANCE: Employer-paid premium for a $50,000 life insurance policy. If employee is age 70 or older, the life insurance policy is reduced to $25,000.
BASIC SPOUSE/ REGISTERED DOMESTIC PARTNER LIFE INSURANCE: Employer-paid premium for a $1,500 policy. Benefit terminates when the employee reaches 70.
BASIC DEPENDENT LIFE INSURANCE: Employer-paid premium for a $1,500 policy.
BASIC ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT: Employer-paid premium for a $1,500 policy.
LONG-TERM DISABILITY (LTD): Employer-paid benefit pays 66.67% of your monthly salary (up to $3,000) monthly starting 140 days after you are out of work and continuing up to age 65 if the disability occurs at age 59 or before 5 years if the disability occurs at age 60 to 64 up to age 70 if the disability occurs at age 65 to 69 1 year if the disability occurs at age 70 or after.
MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: Pasadena City College has two retirement formulas through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). The employer contribution rate is 26.68%.

• (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 55): If you became a member prior to January 1, 2013, but you permanently separate from employment and return to membership after a break in service of more than six months, you are subject to the retirement formula in place on January 1, 2013, for any service credit earned after that date. This does not apply if you return to the same employer. The same employer does not necessarily mean the employer you last worked. As of July 1, 2020, the employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.
• (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to employees who work directly for the Los Angeles County Superintendent of Schools hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. As of July 1, 2022, the employee contribution is 8.00% and subject to change annually.

A new member is defined as any of the following:
1. A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in any California Public Retirement System.
2. A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was a member with another California Public Retirement System prior to that date, but who is not subject to reciprocity upon joining CalPERS.
3. A member who first established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is rehired by a different CalPERS agency after a break in service of greater than six (6) months.
CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".
Contribution rates are subject to change based on the Los Angele County Office of Education annual actuarial valuation.
Note: This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to or by calling the Benefits Office at (626) 585-7503,
If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.
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