College and Career Advisor (Bilingual Preferred)

Rogue Community College•White City, OR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this job is to assist first generation and low income youth in our target schools to pursue their passion and dream of going to college. We achieve this through grade specific workshops, supervising campus tours and cultural field trips, one on one comprehensive advising, financial aid, scholarship and pre-college planning activities, tutoring and academic advising. The high school seniors will also receive additional assistance with processes associated with post-secondary admissions and financial aid (FAFSA, scholarships, loans, verification, etc.). Encourage and support TRiO students to graduate from high school with the tools necessary to pursue their goal of attending college.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in social science, education, business, teaching, or related field is required.
A minimum of three years experience working with at-risk populations or students with diverse backgrounds is required.
Only degrees received from an accredited institution will be accepted: accreditation must be recognized by the office of degree authorization, US Department of Education, as required by ORS 348.609.
Final candidate will be required to provide official transcripts for required degree.
Any satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience which ensures the ability to perform the essential functions of the position may substitute for the requirement(s).
Advising processes, financial aid regulations, college policies and procedures, admissions, testing, academic programs, career identification, and college and other post-secondary entry strategies.
General office practices such as database management, Internet, Microsoft Office Suite® products (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint), document imaging, and web-based programs required.
Strong organizational skills, verbal and written communication skills; computer skills, preferably in Microsoft Office Suite® products along with Google Suite of applications and knowledge of data bases.
Skills in planning and facilitating; recruiting, making presentations, and problem-solving.
Advise prospective and enrolled participants in planning, monitoring, and achieving goals.
Assist participants in problem-solving and goal identification; analyze situations and determine required actions.
Communicate professionally and confidentially with a diverse group of students, faculty, staff, and community partners; keep detailed and accurate manual and/or electronic records; work as a cooperative and contributing member of a team.
For assignments requiring operation of a motor vehicle, possession of a valid Oregon Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one within 30-days of employment, and maintenance of an acceptable driving record are required.
Manual dexterity and coordination are required for over half of the daily work period (about 60%) which is spent sitting while operating office equipment such as computers, keyboards, 10-key, telephones, and other standard office equipment.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to stand, reach, bend, kneel, stoop, twist, crouch, climb, balance, see, talk, hear, and manipulate objects.
The position requires some mobility including the ability to move materials less than 5 pounds daily, and 5-25 pounds occasionally.
This position requires both verbal and written communication abilities.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual fluency in Spanish is preferred.
Basic conversational Spanish preferred required for some positions

Responsibilities

Utilize direct contact with staff, families, inquiring individuals, and referrals
Utilize indirect contact through social media, marketing materials, and high school staff
Organize, coordinate, and implement events that promote enrollment
Create, update, and maintain outreach, marketing, and presentation materials
Provide academic, career, and pre-college advising as well as college admissions and financial aid assistance to students one-on-one and in group workshops and presentations
Coordinate events that promote postsecondary enrollment such as campus tours to postsecondary schools, guest speakers, on-site admissions, mentoring, summer camps and cultural events.
Connect students with career exploration options, assessments, and internships
Provide individual assessments and learning plans
Assist students with life skills including study, communication, peer interaction, interpersonal communication, and social emotional skills
Verify ETS application eligibility
Monitor participant progression and enrollment status
Adhere to FERPA and maintain confidential student records
Complete monthly Time and Effort Reports
Coordinate and actively participate in meetings and trainings
May participate in College committees as assigned
Engages in professional growth opportunities as assigned
Performs other duties as assigned
Demonstrates our core values of integrity, collaboration, diversity, equity, and inclusion, sustainability, and courage.
Actively contributes to a culture of respect and inclusivity by collaborating effectively with students, colleagues, and the public from diverse cultural, social, economic, and educational backgrounds.
Participates in recruitment and retention of students at an individual and institutional level in promotion of student success.
Embraces and leverages appropriate technology to accomplish job functions.
Provides high quality, effective service through learning and continuous improvement.
Provide academic, career, and pre-college advising to students one-on-one and in groups