Student Counseling & Scheduling Specialist

University of California; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cuesta College in San Luis Obispo County seeks a Counseling Assistant to staff a high-volume counseling and orientation office, greet the public, schedule appointments, and maintain records.

Under supervision, you will manage scheduling software, prepare reports, assist with student success activities, and help coordinate counseling department events. Applicants should have a high school diploma, clerical experience, and strong communication; bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Two years increasingly responsible clerical experience including daily contact with the general public.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (oral and written).
• Associate Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist the public, students, and staff seeking counseling and orientation services.
• Schedule student appointments using department established scheduling software.
• Prepare correspondence, labels, flyers, and notices as necessary.
• Maintain calendars and schedules in the scheduling system.
• Provide reports from scheduling software to chair, dean, and director.
• Assist with counseling, orientation, and student success activities.

Skills

Clerical skills

Scheduling software

Customer service

Office management

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Scheduling software

Job description

Cuesta College in San Luis Obispo County seeks a Counseling Assistant to staff a high-volume counseling and orientation office, greet the public, schedule appointments, and maintain records.

Under supervision, you will manage scheduling software, prepare reports, assist with student success activities, and help coordinate counseling department events. Applicants should have a high school diploma, clerical experience, and strong communication; bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.