Student Development Advisor - Special Programs
Job Description
Position Information
College of the Redwoods
Position Title
Student Development Advisor - Special Programs
Position Type
Staff
Department
Special Programs
Location
Eureka
Summary
The Student Development Advisor (SDA) assists students with developing their academic plans, consistent with their life, career, and educational goals. The SDA is expected to build and sustain ongoing relationships with the students to facilitate and enhance the student/college connection.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist in planning and implementing all phases of outreach.
- Assist with the district-wide development of a relationship-based model of academicadvising in support of the educational success of the student.
- Advise and assist students in understanding the requirements for all CR degree,continuing education, certificate and completion programs, developing academictimelines, and understanding transfer programs to four year institutions.
- Provide developmental academic advising to all students.
- Advise and assist students in becoming aware of their values, interests, abilities, andclarifying their academic goals.
- Assist students on Academic Probation and Dismissal to develop an academic plan toimprove their standing
- Participate in high school recruitment and retention activities.
- Make referrals to campus and community resources.
- Make presentations, conduct orientations and workshops.
- Utilize ASSIST on-line and other articulation resources to ensure course equivalenciesfor the major, general education preparation, and appropriate placement in CR courses.
- Contribute to the program review process and to the identification, analysis, andassessment of student learning outcomes.
- Perform other related duties as assigned to meet the overall mission of the department.
Qualifications
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of:
- A caseload approach as used to provide counseling and advising services in acommunity college setting.
- Theory and practice related to student learning, retention, development and success.
- Theory and practice related to working with students of diverse backgrounds,ethnicities, and levels of academic preparation.
- Student support services such as financial aid, EOPS, counseling/advising, disabled student programs, transfer, career development/employment, testing, and tutoring.
- California Community College matriculation processes and requirements.
- The importance of college course articulation and the role it plays in the academic advisement of students.
- The California Master Plan for Higher Education, including an understanding of the unique role of the community college as defined in that plan.
- The process that students must go through in order to be ready to transfer from a community college to a four-year institution.
- Different learning styles and the implications of these styles when attempting to convey counseling and advising information to students.
- The role of transcript evaluation in creating meaningful educational plans for incoming transfer students.
- Basic career assessment, development, and employment processes and resources.
Abilities
Ability to:
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Lead discussions and make presentations to large and small groups.
- Demonstrate initiative, creativity, team work, conflict resolution/decision making skills
- Organize, retrieve, manage and present large amounts of informational details about college programs and course work.
- Demonstrate sensitivity to the needs and concerns of a diverse college population.
- Train peers in selected advising techniques and/or program information
- Prioritize assignments and carry projects to completion.
- Work well under pressure; learn quickly
- Maintain a flexible schedule with some evening shifts and campus rotations required
- Utilize a variety of computer software, including college data systems and internet.
- Advocate for all students
- Work ethically with confidential information.
Physical Abilities
Requires ambulatory skills to retrieve work materials and files; to stand or sit at a counter for extended periods of time. Requires sufficient arm, hand, finger dexterity in order to operate keyboard, typewriter and other office equipment. Requires visual acuity to read words and numbers. Requires auditory ability to carry on conversations with individuals and small groups in person and over the phone.
Education and Experience
Bachelors degree required plus 2 years work experience in student services related field, preferably in a community college setting. Additional relevant work experience may substitute for education.
Equal Employment Opportunity and Workplace Diversity
It is the policy of College of the Redwoods not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, or sexual orientation in its educational programs and its employment practices.
Position requires sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
College of the Redwoods values all members of our community and strives to create a diverse, nurturing, honest, and open environment. CR is committed to equal employment opportunity in its employment and encourages applications from underrepresented group members.
Licenses and Certificates
Valid drivers license.
Hours
40 Hours/Week, 12 Months/Year
Salary Grade
118
Salary
$65,270.40 - $73,424.00/Annual Salary (20-step salary range continues to a maximum of $114,420.80/Annually)
Contact(s)
Human Resources
Contact Phone
707-476-4140
Contact Email
hr@redwoods.edu
Start Date
TBD
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S00327P
Requisition Number
24-125
Job Open Date
01/16/2024
Job Close Date
02/06/2024
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Quick Link for Posting
https://employment.redwoods.edu/postings/4082
Conditions of Employment
Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful clearance of a criminal background check, pre-employment physical examination, freedom from tuberculosis, and proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States prior to the first day of work. The District may select additional qualified candidates should unexpected vacancies or needs occur during the recruitment/selection process. When education is a requirement for the position, official academic transcripts from the accredited college/university will be required.
California School Employees Association is the exclusive bargaining representative for College of the Redwoods classified employees. Each employee hired into a classified position shall contribute to the administration of this contract by membership dues or service fees.
The salary range indicated is reflective of a 20-step salary schedule.
California School Employees Association is the exclusive bargaining representative for College of the Redwoods classified employees. Each employee hired into a classified position shall contribute to the administration of this contract by membership dues or service fees.
The salary range indicated is reflective of a 20-step salary schedule.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance is provided by the District for all full-time employees and their dependents.
Application Process
Required Materials
Apply online at https://employment.redwoods.edu/
You will need to attach the information below to complete the online application process. Attachments are accepted in .doc or .pdf file formats.
1. Letter of introduction expressing interest in and qualifications for this position
2. Professional resume
3. Transcripts of all college degrees and courses (unofficial is sufficient for application, official copies will be required of the successful candidate)
Incomplete application packets will not be forwarded for consideration by the screening committee.
Apply online at https://employment.redwoods.edu/
You will need to attach the information below to complete the online application process. Attachments are accepted in .doc or .pdf file formats.
1. Letter of introduction expressing interest in and qualifications for this position
2. Professional resume
3. Transcripts of all college degrees and courses (unofficial is sufficient for application, official copies will be required of the successful candidate)
Incomplete application packets will not be forwarded for consideration by the screening committee.
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