Outreach Coordinator, Upward Bound (Student Services Professional III), Fixed-Term

Sonoma State University•Sonoma, CA

35d•$5,540•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to and under general direction of the Director, TRiO Sonoma-Napa Programs, the Outreach Coordinator, Upward Bound performs a wide variety of complex Student Services Professional work by providing comprehensive academic advising services to students and is responsible for case management and assisting in the coordination of outreach services (e.g., student recruitment, college placement, school outreach) for program participants. The incumbent works collaboratively with other advisors, university staff, faculty, and administrators to support the educational experience of the students/participants, as well as perform other activities related to student success and academic advising.

Requirements

Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in a related field.
Upper division or graduate coursework in counseling techniques, interviewing, and conflict resolution.
Equivalent of three years of progressively responsible professional student services work experience.
Two years’ experience with TRIO, academic support, or similar programs.
Two years’ experience working with low-income, first-generation minority or disadvantaged students.
Intermediate proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).

Nice To Haves

A master’s degree in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, or a directly related field may be substituted for one year of work experience.
Additional education beyond Bachelor’s Degree and/or certifications and training in areas appropriate to the position.
Demonstrated success in overcoming obstacles similar to that of the target population.
Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency.
Knowledge of Google Suite, Student Access, and PeopleSoft.

Responsibilities

Providing comprehensive academic advising services to students.
Case management for program participants.
Assisting in the coordination of outreach services (e.g., student recruitment, college placement, school outreach) for program participants.
Working collaboratively with other advisors, university staff, faculty, and administrators to support the educational experience of the students/participants.
Performing other activities related to student success and academic advising.