Student Programs Advisor – CalWORKs & NextUP

Santa Barbara City College; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Santa Barbara City College is seeking a Student Program Advisor for the CalWORKs & NextUP program in Santa Barbara, CA. The role focuses on outreach, enrollment assistance, and progress monitoring for participants.

Key duties include coordinating services across CalWORKs, NextUP, and EOPS, conducting workshops, and maintaining program records. Requires a bachelor’s degree and experience with college-aged students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in sociology, social work, psychology or related field.
• One year experience working with secondary and post-secondary students in an educational setting.
• Experience working with student parents in higher education (CARE, CalWORKs) & foster youth (Guardian Scholars & NextUP) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide outreach and support services for the assigned student services program.
• Assist participants with obtaining and maintaining program enrollment.
• Monitor attendance, goals and progress of participants.
• Provide program information to students, parents and the community.
• Develop individualized goals and strategies with students.

Skills

Student guidance principles

Communication skills

Record keeping

Data/report preparation

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in sociology/social work/psychology or related field

Tools

Starfish

Job description

Santa Barbara City College is seeking a Student Program Advisor for the CalWORKs & NextUP program in Santa Barbara, CA. The role focuses on outreach, enrollment assistance, and progress monitoring for participants.

Key duties include coordinating services across CalWORKs, NextUP, and EOPS, conducting workshops, and maintaining program records. Requires a bachelor’s degree and experience with college-aged students.