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American River College
Student Personnel Assistant - Counseling
Job Posting Number: C01458P
Salary: $3,843.04 per month
Closing Date: 05/24/2021
Complete job description and application available online at: http://50.73.55.13/counter.php?id=198848
Position Summary
Under general supervision of assigned manager/supervisor, serves as a staff assistant, providing student personnel services and information on college programs. [For a detailed job description for this Los Rios Classified Employees Association (White Collar) posting Job Descriptions click here].
The Student Personnel Assistant – Counseling position reports to the Director of TRIO Student Support Services STEM (TRIO SSS STEM). Funded by the U.S. Department of Education, TRIO SSS STEM supports first-generation students, low-income students, and students with disabilities with a STEM educational focus. The program supports academic development and motivates students toward the successful completion of their postsecondary education.
This position is assigned to the Student Services – TRIO SSS STEM department.
American River College is committed to employees:
● Actively demonstrating a commitment to equity and inclusion.
● Engaging in self-reflection and continuous improvement regarding individuals and their cultural competence.
● Exercising responsibility and accountability for actions.
● Viewing students, ALL students, as equally capable and worthy of our care, time and energy.
● Demonstrating appreciation and respect for others’ perspectives and lived experiences.
Benefits
Los Rios Community College District offers competitive salaries and a very comprehensive employee benefits package to include medical insurance, CalPERS retirement, and opportunities for additional insurance and financial investments.
Full-time, twelve-month employees receive 17 days of annual paid holidays, 15 days’ vacation yearly (with increases after 5 & 10 years) and 8 hours of sick leave per month. Los Rios also offers extensive professional development opportunities with the district and financial support and/or paid time off to complete external academic studies. (See full LRCEA contract agreement details.)
Assignment Responsibilities
Orients students with student/counseling services and programs.
Serves as a resource person to students and staff, individually or in groups.
Assists students in developing their educational and vocational objectives.
Maintains records and forms used.
Performs general office duties.
Maintains confidentiality of information and materials.
Interprets program regulations or benefit requirements and assists students in obtaining needed supportive services.
Answers routine questions regarding program requirements.
Compiles and studies occupational, educational, and economic information to assist students in making and carrying out vocational and educational objectives.
Collects and evaluates information about students’ abilities, interests, and personality characteristics, using records, tests, and interviews.
Conducts follow-up interviews with students.
Maintains case records as required.
Prepares and updates lists of information, periodic reports, and resources.
Serves as resource person for students on probation/dismissal process.
Analyzes and interprets transcripts in response to inquiries.
Implements changes.
Maintains confidential dismissal records.
Inputs and removes applied holds.
Confers with deans, counseling staff and other departments regarding processing of probations/dismissals.
Oversees student aides.
Assists with advertising the student/counseling service programs through bulletin announcements, newsletters, display racks and other visual displays.
Assists with the development of the master calendar of student/counseling services events as assigned.
Orders, reviews, catalogs, inventories, and maintains materials and the website.
Assists students by providing information on educational programs.
Attends appropriate conferences, workshops and staff meetings as assigned.
Performs related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
EXPERIENCE: Two years of experience in a LRCCD student support services position, or similar position with related duties
EDUCATION: Completion of an Associate’s Degree or 60 semester units (90 quarter units). NOTE: An additional year of qualifying experience may be substituted for up to one year of college education.
Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.
(Experience Requirement: One year of experience is equal to 12 months of experience at a maximum of 40 hours per week. Applicable part-time experience will be converted to the full-time equivalent for purposes of meeting the experience requirement. Education Requirement: 15 units are equal to six months of education; 30 units are equal to one year of education.)
Education must be from an accredited institution.
The Los Rios Community College District is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate regardless of race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, political affiliation or belief, or marital status.
