100 CampusCenter Bldg 201, Suite119 Seaside, CA93955
Educational Advising Specialist
(Student Services I)
EOSP/Educational Talent Search
This is a full-time (40hrs/week) benefited position dependent upon continued grant funding.
The University Corporation at Monterey Bay is an equal opportunity employer and committed to hiring personnel with competencies and experience related to the regional and State population.
The University Corporation at Monterey Bay is a non-profit institution that is related and affiliated to the California State University, Monterey Bay. The University Corporation at Monterey Bay is a non profit 501(c)(3) public benefits corporation that is a recognized auxiliary organization of California State University and was established in July 1994. The University Corporation’s mission is to further the educational purposes of the University. The University Corporation at Monterey Bay is an equal opportunity employer and committed to building a pluralistic university by hiring personnel with competencies and experience related to the regional and State Population. The University Corporation at Monterey is committed to a standard of excellence in the services it provides and in the quality of work expected of its employees.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
Educational Talent Search is a federally funded program designed to identify individuals from twelve (12) to twenty-seven (27) years old who are low-income and potential first generation college students. The main objective of the program is to encourage participants to complete high school and continue education at the post-secondary level.
position summary:
The Educational Advising Specialist assists the programsAssociate Director in the overall implementation of the project, overseeing the day-to-day operations of ETS, including developing and implementing summer program services and activities, administering, and supervising staff. The Educational Advising Specialistalso serves as the project’s chief liaison to the target schools, and the target area’s communities. Develops ETS students’ advising and workshop schedule. Develops relationships between College Advisors and ETS Students.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Use independent judgment and discretion in developing and implementing an Outreach and Recruitment Plan that encompasses making presentations to various local organizations to include class presentations, parent meetings and community organization to reach target population, organizing tables at local community activities to disseminate information related to Education Talent Search (ETS), and by any other acceptable means, recruit and maintain a waiting list of candidates.
- The Educational Advising Specialistis expected to continuously assess, revise and/or modify plan and provide solutions in order to achieve program goal.
- Provide leadership to federally funded student staff and program participants.
- Provide and oversee Educational Talent Search services to program participants to include academic counseling; college advising; enrichment workshops; motivate students to apply to college.
- Hire and supervise student staff.
- Supervise the documentation of student eligibility. Maintain accurate and up-to-date files on each student and on program activities.
- Must remain current with College and University admission requirements.
- Handle sensitive and/or confidential documents and information where judgement and discretion are essential.
- Ensure confidentiality of all program records and other sensitive information.
Other Functions
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Attend workshops, conference as deemed necessary.
- Promotes and maintains an atmosphere of excellent internal and external customer service.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and handle potentially sensitive situations. Demonstrated ability and skill in speaking to large groups. Ability and skill to work in a support role with migrant and seasonal agricultural communities, minority, low-income candidates using tact, diplomacy and sensitivity. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with a variety of individuals, community agencies, universities and parents. Ability to communicate and work intimately within a culturally diverse setting. Ability to interpret and apply program rules and regulations; ability to use initiative and resourcefulness in planning work assignments and in implementing long-range program improvements. Ability to work independently and to take direction effectively. Ability to prepare oral and written reports and comments that are clear, comprehensive, and concise. Proficiency in the use of basic computer systems, software, and Internet skills.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
BA degree in counseling, psychology, education, guidance, student support services, Adult Education or related fieldsANDExperience working with migrant, and Spanish-speaking communities.
Special Condition (s) of Employment:
Must be willing and able to work evenings and weekends and to travel in and out-of-state as deemed necessary to provide services to participants and attend professional development opportunities. Position will require travel between campus offices and off-campus location.Must have own transportation, valid driver’s license, and auto insurance.
Demonstrated experience that clearly provides evidence of the knowledge and skills required to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements identified above are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Must complete web-based training in Defensive Driving and continue to meet the established driving standards as a condition of employment.
The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
NOTE: A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the University Corporation. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current University Corporation employees who apply for the position.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the CSUMB Vision Statement and the core values of mutual respect, collaboration and service orientation, multiculturalism and diversity, community service and institutional excellence. Experience working with a diverse and multicultural population and performing community services; demonstrated technical literacy.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
The monthly salary range is: $3,640-$3956. This is anexempt position and as such is not eligible for the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, contributory retirement plan, TSA (403b), 13 paid holidays per year and other benefits. University Corporation positions are "at-will" employment.
PHYSICAL WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; to verbally communicate to exchange information.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Please complete the required on-line Corporation application at A completed on-line Corporation application must be received in the Human Resources Office by the priority screening date to be guaranteed a review. Applications received after the initial screen date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.