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Job Title:
Student Services Advisor - Meta Majors 3 Positions
Req:
C2324-025
Location:
ECC Campus
Division:
Counseling & Student Success
Position Type:
Classified Staff
Posting Close Date:
03/01/2024
JOB DESCRIPTION
BASIC FUNCTION:
Within the Counseling and Student Success division, the Student Services Advisor will perform a variety of responsible duties involving direct and purposeful contact with students to improve student engagement, planning, retention and success. In a specialty area by meta major(s), the Student Service Advisor will provide specialized academic and career advisement and other guidance and services to students, particularly with disproportionately impacted students and students not participating in student service programs. By working cooperatively and collaboratively with colleagues across the college, the advisor will strengthen case management practices and engagement with in the meta major communities. By creating a team of advisors within the counseling division, we aim to better align our services to meet the unique needs of our students, align our services with Guided Pathways, and promote equity and inclusion.
**This position is contingent upon available categorical funding**
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
Provide specialized advisement and paraprofessional services to students in specialty field such as career or education planning, job placement, admissions and records, Financial Aid, Extended Opportunities and Services (EOP&S) or other assigned area.
Interview individual students to determine program eligibility and obtain information required to develop student educational, financial and career plans.
Analyze student date and certify eligibility for program participation as required; interpret, apply and explain complex rules, regulations, requirements and restrictions.
Select, administer, score and interpret tests and assessment instruments; analyze alternative courses of action and assist students in developing appropriate plans.
Communicate with academic counselors, District personnel, business leaders, social service agencies, community resources, educational institutions and others to coordinate activities, exchange information and refer students for further assistance.
Maintain current knowledge of a variety of complex regulations, requirements and policies related to assigned specialty area.
Develop forms, handbooks, manuals and other written materials to facilitate student advisement.
Plan, develop and conduct workshops to provide students with specialized assistance and information in assigned area.
Train and provide work direction to assigned personnel and student assistants; recruit and select hourly employees as needed.
Perform related duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
Any combination of equivalent to: two years of college course work in Social Sciences and Human Service and three years of increasingly responsible experience in a Student Services or related field.
OTHER DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge/Areas of Expertise:
Specialized functions, operation and activities in an assigned student advisement area.
Interview techniques.
District services and community resources available to students.
Oral and written communication skills.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Applicable sections of State Education Code and other applicable laws.
District organization, operations, policies and objectives.
Technical aspects of fieldof specialty.
Financial and statistical record-keeping techniques.
Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
Modern office practices, procedures, and equipment.
Abilities/Skills:
Provide specialized paraprofessional duties and advisement to students in a specialty field.
Assess student needs and interests and develop viable plans and alternatives.
Interview students to determine program eligibility and obtain relevant data.
Plan, develop and conduct informational workshops.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Work independently with little direction.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. Train and provide work direction to others.
Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
Work confidentially with discretion.
Maintain records and prepare records.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Typical office setting.
Extensive computer work.
Long periods of standing and sitting.
Direct contact with students with various health conditions (AIDS, HIV, Hepatitis, etc.)
CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2024 at 3:00 p.m.
SALARY Starting salary is $6,036 per month. Generally, new employees start at the first step on the salary schedule. Advanced salary placement may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Salary increases are granted on the first day of the month following each year of service, until Step F is reached($7,760 monthly).
Employees contribute 8% of their earnings toward the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
This position is designated a categorically funded, temporary, full-time, twelve-month classified position, and is contingent upon available funding. The standard work week is 40 hours of scheduled duty per week of not more than five consecutive work days. Schedule may vary to include hours outside of the normal work schedule, including evenings and weekends depending on operational need. This position also requires the ability to travel to off-campus locations to connect with and recruit prospective students.
Offer and acceptance of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, credential(s), and transcripts. Candidates selected for employment must agree to be fingerprinted, submit Certificate of Completion of the Tuberculosis Risk Assessment and/or Examination, provide proof of eligibility for employment in the United States, and present a valid Social Security card upon hire.
ADA ACCOMMODATIONS
Applicants with disabilities requiring special accommodations must contact the ADA Compliance Officer at least five (5) working days prior to the final filing date: ADA Job Applicant Accommodation Request (maxient.com)
BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS
Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
The College provides a diversified insured benefit program for all full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision and life insurance. Dependent medical, dental, and vision insurance is available, toward which both the College and the employee contribute.
Sick Leave and Disability
Paid sick leave is granted equal to one day for each month of service. Sick leave days may be accumulated indefinitely.
Retirement
Full-time employees contribute a percentage of their regular salary to the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) and Social Security. Previous employment performed in a different public retirement system may allow eligibility to continue in the same retirement system.
Summer Work Hours
During the summer, employees work eight 32-hour work weeks with full pay.
Benefits
Disability insurance, Health insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Life insurance, Paid sick time
