Outreach Coordinator, Academic Talent Search Mendocino (Student Services Professional III), Fixed-Term
About The Position
Reporting to and under the general direction of the Director, TRiO Lake–Mendocino Programs, with additional lead work direction from the Assistant Director, TRiO Lake–Mendocino County Programs, the Outreach Coordinator, Academic Talent Search performs complex student services work. The position provides comprehensive academic advising and case management for ATS Mendocino participants and assists in coordinating outreach services, including student recruitment, college placement, and school outreach. The incumbent collaborates with ATS advisors, university staff, faculty, and administrators to support students’ educational experiences and success. The position is based in an office setting at the Pre-Collegiate Programs Fort Bragg or Ukiah Office. It is a full-time, fixed-term, exempt position. Reappointment depends on performance and administrative and budgetary considerations, and the university may end the appointment before its scheduled expiration date.
Requirements
- Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in a related field, including upper-division or graduate coursework in job-related counseling techniques, interviewing, and conflict resolution.
- Equivalent of three years of progressively responsible professional student services work experience; a master’s degree in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, or a directly related field may substitute for one year of work experience.
- Two years of experience with TRIO, academic support, or similar programs.
- Two years of experience working with low-income, first-generation, minority, or disadvantaged students.
- Intermediate computer proficiency and experience with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
Nice To Haves
- Additional education beyond a bachelor’s degree and/or certifications and training appropriate to the position.
- Demonstrated success overcoming obstacles similar to those faced by the target population.
- Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency.
- Knowledge of Google Suite, Student Access, and PeopleSoft.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive academic advising services to ATS Mendocino participants.
- Manage participant cases.
- Assist with coordinating outreach services, including student recruitment, college placement, and school outreach.
- Collaborate with ATS advisors, university staff, faculty, and administrators to support students’ educational experiences.
- Perform activities related to student success and academic advising.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Retirement through CalPERS
- Tuition waiver
- Vacation and sick leave
- 15 paid holidays each year
- One personal holiday each year
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program employer
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
