Outreach Coordinator, Upward Bound (Student Services Professional III), Fixed-Term

Sonoma State University; California; On-site; USD 63,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonoma State University in California invites applications for an Outreach Coordinator, Upward Bound. Reporting to the Director, TRiO Sonoma-Napa Programs, this role provides comprehensive academic advising and case management to program participants, coordinating outreach activities such as student recruitment and college placement.

The successful candidate will collaborate with university staff, faculty and administrators to support student success, with emphasis on serving low-income,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher required; advanced degrees may substitute for experience.
• Three years of professional student services work experience.
• Master’s degree in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work or related field may substitute for one year of work experience.
• Two years’ TRIO experience or similar program involvement required; experience with low-income, first-generation students preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency highly preferred.
• Intermediate proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) required; knowledge of Google Suite and PeopleSoft preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive academic advising and case management to program participants.
• Coordinate outreach services including student recruitment and college placement.
• Collaborate with university staff, faculty and administrators to support student success.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in Counseling/related field

Tools

Google Suite

PeopleSoft

Microsoft Office (Word & Excel)

Job description

Job Summary

Reporting to and under general direction of the Director, TRiO Sonoma-Napa Programs, the Outreach Coordinator, Upward Bound 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 program participants. The incumbent works collaboratively with other 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.

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 ).

Supplemental Information

About Sonoma State University

Sonoma State University is committed to achieving excellence through teaching, scholarship, learning and inclusion. In line with our Strategic Plan and our Seawolf Commitment, our values include diversity, sustainability, community engagement, respect, responsibility, excellence and integrity. We strive to cultivate a community in which a diverse population can learn and work in an atmosphere of civility and respect. We encourage innovation, experimentation and creativity, as well as contributions to equity and inclusion, in the pursuit of excellence for all members of our university community.

Equal Opportunity & Mandated Reporting

The University is an Affimative 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).

Positions are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days.