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This is not a state position and subject to grant funding.
Job Title: TRIO College Access Academic Advisor
Location: Humboldt County Service Area
Wage: $18.00-$22.00 per hour depending on experience; hiring for Part-Time and Full-Time positions. This is a Non-Exempt, 11-month position (July Off). For eligible positions, job offers a competitive benefits package including group health, dental, vision, and retirement (after one year of service with 1,000 hours in that year).
Project Name: Talent Search 16-21 (F3043)
Supervisor: Rose Francia, Talent Search Director
POSITION SUMMARY
Reporting to the Director of Educational Talent Search (ETS), College Access Academic Advisors (Advisors) collaborate with school personnel at assigned schools to meet grant objectives of the federally-funded ETS program and provide ETS services to middle and high schools in the service area. Advisors recruit eligible program participants, deliver ETS curriculum and academic mentoring services to 6th-12th grade students and their families, and maintain confidential records and documentation on all services provided. They also assist with school sponsored events and Humboldt State University college access events. The advisor must be able to work occasional weekend and evening hours.
While continuation of this position is foreseen for years to come, this position is contingent on continued grant funding. This is not a state or federal position.
JOB FUNCTIONS
Recruit eligible ETS student participants in grades 6-12 at assigned schools
Conduct recruitment presentations during the months of September, October, and May
Distribute and collect completed ETS applications
Mail or deliver completed ETS applications to the ETS Office Manager
Meet one-on-one with new ETS participants to conduct an entry interview
Mail or deliver completed interview forms to ETS Office Manager
Deliver student-centered ETS programming to student participants and their families
Plan annual delivery of ETS services in coordination with personnel at assigned schools
Maintain regular contact with school personnel and build positive relationships
Plan, conduct, and evaluate workshops for ETS students (in all eligible grades at assigned schools) in each of the following subject areas: financial aid literacy, college preparation, study skills, and career exploration
Conduct one-on-one and small group advising customized for individual ETS students
Build and maintain trusting relationships with 6th-12th grade students from diverse backgrounds and personal circumstances
Communicate with ETS students parents on a schedule appropriate for assigned school
Coordinate and present workshops for ETS students parents on college readiness topics
Assist ETS students with financial aid applications and ensure that 90% + of ETS seniors complete a FAFSA prior to end of calendar year
Assist ETS students with scholarship applications
Assist ETS students with post-secondary educational program applications and ensure that 80% + of ETS seniors apply to one or more post-secondary educational programs
Educate ETS students about rigorous curriculum (A-G requirements) and ensure that 30%+ of ETS seniors graduate with A-G requirements fulfilled
Oversee peer tutors and hold tutoring hours as needed by school site
Assist with school sponsored college readiness activities such as Financial Aid Night, Back to School Nights, PTA meetings, College Fair, and other relevant community outreach events
Coordinate with ETS Office Manager to maintain up-to-date confidential participant files
Provide Office Manager with all 1) evaluations of workshop and special events, 2) sign-in sheets for one-on-one advising and contacts, 3) end-of-year transcripts for all ETS students, 4) Student Aid Reports (SARs) for graduating seniors from assigned schools, 5) lists of all graduating seniors from assigned schools, 6) lists of graduating seniors from assigned schools completing rigorous curriculum (A-G fulfilled),7) and other documentation as required
Assure confidentiality of all sensitive student information
Other
Attend staff meetings at HSU either in-person or via Skype
Assist ETS participants in attending Humboldt State University and College of the Redwoods Outreach events including, but not limited to, Raza Educational Empowerment Day, American Indian College Motivation Day, and Ive Been Admitted to College (IBAC)
Attend relevant regional and local professional development conferences, workshops and seminars as needed
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors degree. Minimum one year of professional experience in student service work in middle school, high school, or college. Masters degree in a related field can substitute for one year of work experience. Must possess a valid California driver's license and reliable transportation.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Professional experience with Native students and/or in Native communities supporting education.
Experience preparing lesson plans in alignment with Common Core State Standards. Experience providing academic, career, college, and personal advising for middle and/or high school students. Experience facilitating workshops, presentations, and seminars to groups of students and parents. Knowledge of standardized test requirements, preparation practices, college entrance requirements, and application processes. Experience working with first-generation, low income, and other underrepresented potential college students. Personal experience in overcoming barriers similar to those of ETS students. Conversational Spanish.
Application Instructions: To apply submit 1) Resume, 2) Cover Letter, 3) three professional references along with 4) the HSU SPF Employee Information Form for Applicants electronically to sierra.farmer@humboldt.edu
If you have any questions regarding this position call Sierra at (707) 826-4791 or email at sierra.farmer@humboldt.edu.
Application review date: Initial review July 8th, 2019; positions open until filled
Humboldt State University Sponsored Programs Foundation 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, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status. More information about HSU SPFs Equal Employment Opportunity hiring can be found here.
For assistance with the application process, please submit an Accommodation Request Form which can be found here or call the SPF Office Manager at (707) 826-5169.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered this position within HSU SPF. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current HSU SPF employees who apply for this position.
