Outreach Coordinator, Academic Talent Search (Student Services Professional III), Fixed-Term

Opt For Healthy Living; Sonoma (CA); On-site; USD 56,262 - 67,390; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan (CalPERS)

Tuition waiver

Job summary

Opt For Healthy Living is looking for an Outreach Coordinator to provide comprehensive academic advising services to students at Sonoma State University. The role focuses on student recruitment and outreach coordination for the Academic Talent Search program.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's Degree in a related field, a strong track record with low-income and minority students, and bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is preferred. Benefits include medical insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field required.
• Experience working with low-income, first-generation minority or disadvantaged students.
• Possession of strong conflict resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic advising services to students.
• Coordinate outreach services for ATS Sonoma participants.
• Collaborate with university staff and faculty to support student success.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Conflict Resolution

Advising Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Master's Degree in Counseling or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)

Google Suite

PeopleSoft

Job description

Outreach Coordinator, Academic Talent Search (Student Services Professional III), Fixed-Term

Apply now Job no: 556669
Work type: Staff
Location: Sonoma
Categories: Unit 4 - APC - Academic Professionals of California, Temporary, Full Time, Student Services

Application Process

This position is open until filled. For full consideration, please submit application, along with cover letter and resume, by 8am on Monday, July 6th.

Please review the position description listed above for full scope of responsibilities and qualifications.

Job Summary

Reporting to and under general direction of the Director, TRiO Sonoma–Napa Programs (Director), with additional lead work direction from the Assistant Director, TRiO Sonoma-Napa County Programs (Assistant Director), the Outreach Coordinator, Academic Talent Search performs a wide variety of complex Student Services Professional work by providing comprehensive academic advising services to students and is responsible for case management and assisting in the coordination of outreach services (e.g., student recruitment, college placement, school outreach) for ATS Sonoma participants. The incumbent works collaboratively with other ATS advisors, university staff, faculty, and administrators to support the educational experience of the students/participants, as well as perform other activities related to student success and academic advising.

Key Qualifications

This position requires the equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in a related field, including upper division or graduate coursework in counseling techniques, interviewing, and conflict resolution where such are job-related. Possession of these knowledge and abilities is typically demonstrated through the equivalent of three years of progressively responsible professional student services work experience. A master’s degree in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, or a directly related field may be substituted for one year of work experience. Two years’ experience with TRIO, academic support, or similar programs, including two years’ experience working with low-income, first-generation minority or disadvantaged students required. Additional education beyond Bachelor’s Degree and/or certifications and training in areas appropriate to the position and demonstrated success in overcoming obstacles similar to that of the target population preferred. Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency highly preferred. Intermediate proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) required. Knowledge of Google Suite, Student Access, and PeopleSoft preferred. This position requires the successful completion of a live scan fingerprinting for Sonoma State University, including a live scan fingerprinting at the assigned school site location and TB test.

Salary and Benefits

Starting salary placement depends on qualifications and experience and will not exceed $5,540 a month. This is a full time, fixed-term, exempt position. Reappointment to this position is dependent upon the individual's performance as well as administrative and budgetary considerations. The university reserves the right to terminate this appointment earlier than the scheduled expiration date.

This position is eligible for a broad range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, retirement (CalPERS), tuition waiver, vacation and sick leave. In addition, 15 paid holidays are offered each year and a Personal Holiday that may be taken any time during the year. Sonoma State University is also a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) Employer (comprehensive benefits summary PDF ).

Equal Opportunity & Mandated Reporting

The University is an affirmative action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status. Mandated Reporting: This position may be considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Employment Eligibility & Conditions

CSU Out of State Policy—Sonoma State University, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California. As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current employees who apply for this position.

Education Code 89521—Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

Sonoma State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff positions (i.e., H-1B visas).

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