Education & Career Advisor for First-Gen Students

California State University - Bakersfield; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Vacation and sick leave accrual

15 paid holidays per year

Job summary

California State University, Bakersfield (CSUB) Auxiliary for Sponsored Programs Administration seeks a TRIO Education & Career Advisor to guide low-income and first-generation students toward postsecondary education. You will provide academic guidance, help with college applications, and coordinate workshops and college tours to support student success.

Responsibilities include one-on-one and group advising, maintaining records, and organizing enrichment activities like study skills workshops

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in sociology, psychology, counseling, student affairs, school counseling, or related field and two (2) years of professional experience in a high school setting, working with students one on one and in groups.
• A master’s degree in a job-related field may be substituted for one (1) year of experience.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain by date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized and small-group academic advising supporting student success, high school completion, and postsecondary enrollment.
• Review transcripts, grades, attendance, and progress reports with students and help develop improvement plans.
• Conduct and evaluate workshops on college applications, financial aid, scholarships, and career exploration.
• Maintain accurate advising records and program documentation and coordinate with school counselors as needed.

Skills

One-on-one advising

Small-group advising

Workshop facilitation

Student records management

Collaboration with counselors

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, Psychology, Counseling, Student affairs, School Counseling, or related field

Job description

California State University, Bakersfield (CSUB) Auxiliary for Sponsored Programs Administration seeks a TRIO Education & Career Advisor to guide low-income and first-generation students toward postsecondary education. You will provide academic guidance, help with college applications, and coordinate workshops and college tours to support student success.

Responsibilities include one-on-one and group advising, maintaining records, and organizing enrichment activities like study skills workshops