Educational Counselor/ETS (UEC) California State University, San Bernardino
Job No: 525881 Work type: Auxiliary Categories: Excluded, Administrative, At-Will, Full Time, On-site (work in-person at business location)
About University Enterprises Corporation at CSUSB
(This is not a state position)
University Enterprises Corporation at CSUSB ('UEC') supports the university's educational mission by providing quality services that complement the instructional program. The University depends upon UEC to provide services that cannot be supported with state funds. We're responsible for business enterprises on campus including, but not limited to, dining, bookstore, convenience store, and vending services. We also serve as the grantee for federal, state, and local funding for research and sponsored projects.
Position Summary
Temporary, full time 'non-exempt', benefited position through 8/31/2023 (Appointment may be renewed annually based upon availability of funds, availability of work and satisfactory job performance).
Salary: $3200-$3600 per month
Location: San Bernardino
Work Schedule
40 hours per week. Schedule to be arranged, but typically, Monday-Friday from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm though some nights, weekend work may be required.
First Review Deadline
This position will remain open until filled.
Typical Activities
Under minimal supervision of the Program Director, the Educational Counselor will work independently to:
Assist with outreach, recruitment, and identification of eligible participants.
Serves as liaison between Program, target high schools, and community agencies.
Develops Individual Academic Plan (IAP) for each high school student.
Counsel and assist program participants in high school graduation requirements, collegefinancial aid requirements and college admission.
Develop and facilitate the career development, self-development, and college placement classesand/or workshops.
Coordinate and develop progress reports on students' academic advising sessions and monitorsacademic progress.
Provide guidance to the Talent Search Academic Advisor and Student Tutor/Mentor
Act as point of contact and liaison between foster care/homeless participants and fostercare/homeless resources and target school personnel. Minimum Qualifications
Education: Applicants must be in at least junior standing pursuing a Bachelor's degree and have a minimum of one year of professional experience. Bachelor's Degree Preferred.
Experience: The candidate is required to have knowledge of the A-G requirements, requirements for high school graduation and a general understanding of the postsecondary admissions and financial aid processes and criteria. Bilingual/Spanish preferred.
Other: Applicants must have strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Applicants must possess the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information, along with the ability to work cooperatively with a diverse group of people, exercise sound judgement, determine priorities, complete assigned projects in a timely manner and work well under tight deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications
Bilingual/Spanish preferred. Strong preference will be given to candidates that have received TRiO-specific training, such as the trainings sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education. Strong preference will be given to candidates who have succeeded in overcoming barriers similar to those confronting the project's target population.
Benefits Include:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Flex Cash option
CalPERS Retirement and CalPers 457
Group Term Life/ Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
Holidays & Personal Holiday
Vacation and Sick pay accruals
Educational Assistance Benefit is based on availability of funding.
Workers' Compensation, Unemployment Insurance, State Disability Insurance
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
University Enterprises Corporation at CSUSB is committed to a diverse workforce and affirmative action, and is an equal opportunity employer. UEC maintains and promotes a policy of non-discrimination and non-harassment on the basis of race, sex, gender, color, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic characteristics, status as a disabled veteran, or disabled veteran of the Vietnam era.
To view the UEC Affirmative Action Program, please contact UEC Human Resources at (909) 537-7589 Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00am and 5:00pm.
As an equal opportunity employer, University Enterprises Corporation at CSUSB (UEC) is committed to a diverse workforce. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access UEC's career website as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling UEC's Human Resources Manager at 909-537-7589.
UEC is an EOE - Minority/Female/Disability/Veterans. This position will remain open until filled. This has been designated as a sensitive position. The selected candidate must successfully pass a thorough background investigation to include a criminal history check prior to appointment.
California State University, San Bernardino offers a challenging and innovative academic environment. The university seeks to provide a supportive and welcoming social and physical setting where students, faculty and staff feel they belong and can excel. The university provides students the opportunity to engage in the life of the campus, interact with others of diverse backgrounds and cultures, as well as participate in activities that encourage growth, curiosity and scholarly fulfillment. Through its branch campus in Palm Desert, the university mission extends to the Coachella Valley.