ETS Advising Coordinator TUC - TRIO
ETS Advising Coordinator TUC - TRIO
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About The University Corporation
The University Corporation is a nonprofit auxiliary corporation providing commercial and administrative services to California State University Northridge. Our mission is to provide services and solutions that address the needs of California State University Northridge; to support the academic research and creative endeavors of its students faculty and staff; and to enhance the quality of campus life. Families Ending Violence and Developing Leaders
Duties and Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of the Executive Director if TRIO programs the Advising Coordinator will provide academic career and personal advertisement to participants of the TRIO Educational Talent Search (ETS) project to prepare participants for enrollment in postsecondary institution. Assist in the identification and recruitment of project participations. Administer an assessment tool for participants interpret results develop an individualized Educational Plan (IEP) and monitor the academic performance and profess of each participant. Coordinate educational and cultural enrichment activities for participants.
Planning and Implementation:
- Coordinate and provide academic career and personal advisement to middle and high school participants in the Talent Search project and disseminate specific information on educational and career opportunities.
- Assist in the identification recruitment screening selection and retention of eligible applicants for the project and coordinate reentry of Talent Search students into secondary or postsecondary school.
- Assist in the planning coordination and development of instructional curriculum and educational activities for project participants.
- Plan coordinate and implement college tours cultural and/or career enrichment activities for project participants.
- Develop and teach career development life skills financial aid financial literacy leadership and college admission and preparation workshops.
- Coordinate services to support participants academic success (ie. tutoring services).
- Advise project participants on financial aid financial literacy and college admission requirements
- Refer participants to appropriate community/social agencies for services.
- Provide information on exams for college entrance (it. PST SAT ACT) and assist with coordinating college entrance prep and test preparation (it. AP testing) courses.
- Maintain close communication and strong working relationship with school personnel parents and students
- Work closely with Student Outreach and Recruitment (SOAR) and other departments on campus (ie. Educational Opportunity Program Upward Bound Programs Student Support Services Admissions Financial Aid Housing Career Services and Academic Departments) to implement programs services for project participants.
- Develop and maintain accurate and complete participant records of project participants in secondary school which includes records reflecting the enrollment of participants through college graduation.
- Collect data to measure and review the project participants academic growth which includes participation and attendance in project activities and services academic courses completed high school standardized test scores and exit exam.
Informational/Instructional Services:
- Effectively communication and maintain cooperative working relationships with school personnel parents and community agencies regarding program services and actives.
- Visit community and social service agencies to inform them of the availability of Talent Search services and facilitate discussion/presentations on planning for college admission and financial aid.
- Assist in developing and creating flyers program publications and literature in English and Spanish for parents intended to assist them in working effectively with students.
- With input from program staff and school personnel design a comprehensive instructional curriculum that provides support necessary to facilitate the educational pursuits of program participants.
- Develop program publication as requires.
Other:
- Reside on campus during overnight college trips with students
- Attend University of California and California State University Counselor Conferences
- Attend training session pertaining to federal financial aid and financial literacy.
- Attend professional development conference workshops and meetings.
- Other duties assigned
Required Skills Knowledge Abilities and Competencies:
- Knowledge of higher education institutions general university policies and practices and opportunities for underrepresented students (ie. lowincome and first generations).
- Demonstrate experience in planning and coordinating programs
- Experience working with secondary school personnel (ie. counselors teachers and principals).
- Ability to interpret academic records of students to make appropriate recommendation regarding students curriculum.
- Experience in using office computer systems at a level appropriate to the job duties.
- Experience in public speaking to large and small groups of parents and students.
- Must have demonstrated written and oral communication skills.
- Must be able to work independently and take initiative.
- Demonstrated sensitivity to the needs and characteristic of lowincome first generation disadvantaged and minority participants.
- Ability to maintain detailed records
- Ability in developing and coordinating tutoring and counseling activities for both parents and students
- Working evening and weekends as needed
- Operate standard office machines computers and software much as Microsoft Work and Excel.
Preferred Skills Knowledge Abilities and Competencies
- Experience in Federal TRIO or GEAR Up programs.
- Knowledge of CSU/UC Freshman admission requirements.
- Ability to communicate in Spanish.
- Experience in overcoming educational barriers similar to those confronting project participants.
Pay Benefits & Work Schedule
This position is employed through The University Corporation (TUC).
The anticipated hiring range: $23.46/ hour $24.00/hour
Time Base: Fulltime
Benefits: Medical Dental and Vision
General Information
THE SELECTED CANDIDATE IS REQUIRED TO PASS A THOROUGH DEPARTMENT BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION AND LIVE SCAN.
How to Apply
Please complete the online application/resume upload submission process to be considered for any open position within the university and its auxiliaries. The hiring department will contact the bestqualified candidates and invite them to participate in the interview process.
Application Screening begins Tuesday October 29 and will continue until the position is filled.
To be considered in the initial review applications must be submitted before the date listed above.
Application submissions received after the application screening date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.
For more detailed information on the application and hiring process please view the link below:
Employment Opportunity
The University Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on race color ethnicity religion national origin age gender gender identity/expression sexual orientation genetic information medical condition marital status veteran status and disability. Applicants who wish to request accommodation for a disability may contact the Office of Equity and Diversity at.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Hourly
