Project Rebound Advisor (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 insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement (CalPERS)

Tuition waiver

Vacation and sick leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

University Advisor role supporting students who are currently or formerly incarcerated and facing housing insecurity. Provides advisement, case management, crisis response, outreach, and referrals to secure housing while pursuing education goals.

Collaborates with campus departments, community organizations, and staff to advocate for academic success and address barriers to retention and well-being.

Qualifications

• Requires a four-year college degree in a related field with coursework in counseling techniques, interviewing, and conflict resolution.
• Master’s degree may substitute for one year of experience.
• Proficiency with computers and common office suites (Word, Excel, Google Suite).

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive advisement, case management, crisis response, and referrals.
• Assist students in securing housing while pursuing educational goals.
• Collaborate with campus departments and community partners to advocate for student success and address barriers to retention.

Skills

Counseling techniques

Interviewing

Conflict resolution

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree in Counseling/Clinical Psychology/Social Work

Tools

PeopleSoft

Databases

Student information systems

Job description

Project Rebound Advisor (Student Services Professional III), Fixed-Term

Job no: 559088

Work type: Staff

Location: Sonoma

Categories: Unit 4 - APC - Academic Professionals of California, Temporary, Full Time, Student Services, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Job Summary

Reporting to and under the general direction of the Interim Project Rebound Director, the Project Rebound Advisor performs a wide variety of complex Student Services Professional work in support of students who are currently or formerly incarcerated and experiencing housing insecurity or instability. The incumbent provides comprehensive advisement, case management, crisis response, outreach efforts, and referral services to assist students in securing and maintaining safe, stable housing while pursuing their educational goals. The position is responsible for assessing student needs; developing individualized support plans; coordinating access to campus, community, and public assistance resources; and providing ongoing support and follow‑up services to address barriers impacting student retention, persistence, and well‑being. As a member of the Project Rebound team within the Center for Academic Access and Student Enrichment (CAASE), the incumbent collaborates with university departments, community‑based organizations, faculty, staff, and administrators to advocate for and support the academic and personal success of students who are currently or formerly incarcerated.

Key Qualifications

Possession of the following knowledge and abilities is typically demonstrated through the equivalent of three years of progressively responsible professional student services work experience. One year in the program area to which assigned may be preferred, though not required. A four‑year college or university degree in a related field is required, including upper‑division or graduate coursework in counseling techniques, interviewing, and conflict resolution where job‑related. A master’s degree in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, or a directly related field may substitute for one year of work experience. Intermediate proficiency with computers, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), and Google Suite is required. Knowledge of databases and student information systems and PeopleSoft is 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 is dependent upon performance and administrative and budgetary considerations. The university reserves the right to terminate this appointment earlier than the scheduled expiration date. The position is eligible for a broad range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement (CalPERS), tuition waiver, vacation and sick leave. Fifteen paid holidays are offered each year and a personal holiday may be taken at any time during the year.

Equal Opportunity & Mandated Reporting

The University is an affirmatively action/equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered 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. This position may be considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the applicable reporting requirements as a condition of employment.