Posted: 09/01/2024
Category: Academic Advising
Position Type: Staff
Department: Counseling
Location: Eureka
Summary
The Student Development Advisor (SDA) assists students with developing their academic plans, consistent with their life, career, and educational goals. The SDA is expected to build and sustain ongoing relationships with the students to facilitate and enhance the student/college connection.
Grant Requirements for Hiring:
This position is currently funded through June 2028 with the potential to be expanded and
extended if additional grant funding is secured.
As required for the position under Education Code section 79520©(4), preference shall be given to
qualified candidates of Native American or Alaska Native heritage in a manner similar to the preference provided by the federal Indian Preference Act of 1990.Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist in planning and implementing all phases of outreach.
- Assist with the district-wide development of a relationship-based model of academic advising in support of the educational success of the student.
- Advise and assist students in understanding the requirements for all CR degree, continuing education, certificate and completion programs, developing academic timelines, and understanding transfer programs to four-year institutions.
- Provide developmental academic advising to all students.
- Advise and assist students in becoming aware of their values, interests, abilities, and clarifying their academic goals.
- Assist students on Academic Probation and Dismissal to develop an academic plan to improve their standing
- Participate in high school recruitment and retention activities.
- Make referrals to campus and community resources.
- Make presentations, conduct orientations and workshops.
- Utilize ASSIST on-line and other articulation resources to ensure course equivalencies for the major, general education preparation, and appropriate placement in CR courses.
- Contribute to the program review process and to the identification, analysis, and assessment of student learning outcomes.
- Perform other related duties as assigned to meet the overall mission of the department.
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of:
- A caseload approach as used to provide counseling and advising services in acommunity college setting.
- Theory and practice related to student learning, retention, development and success.
- Theory and practice related to working with students of diverse backgrounds,ethnicities, and levels of academic preparation.
- Student support services such as financial aid, EOPS, counseling/advising, disabled student programs, transfer, career development/employment, testing, and tutoring.
- California Community College matriculation processes and requirements.
- The importance of college course articulation and the role it plays in the academic advisement of students.
- The California Master Plan for Higher Education, including an understanding of the unique role of the community college as defined in that plan.
- The process that students must go through in order to be ready to transfer from a community college to a four-year institution.
- Different learning styles and the implications of these styles when attempting to convey counseling and advising information to students.
- The role of transcript evaluation in creating meaningful educational plans for incoming transfer students.
- Basic career assessment, development, and employment processes and resources.
Abilities
Ability to:
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Lead discussions and make presentations to large and small groups.
- Demonstrate initiative, creativity, team work, conflict resolution/decision making skills
- Organize, retrieve, manage and present large amounts of informational details about college programs and course work.
- Demonstrate sensitivity to the needs and concerns of a diverse college population.
- Train peers in selected advising techniques and/or program information
- Prioritize assignments and carry projects to completion.
- Work well under pressure; learn quickly
- Maintain a flexible schedule with some evening shifts and campus rotations required
- Utilize a variety of computer software, including college data systems and internet.
- Advocate for all students
- Work ethically with confidential information.
Physical Abilities
Requires ambulatory skills to retrieve work materials and files; to stand or sit at a counter for extended periods of time. Requires sufficient arm, hand, finger dexterity in order to operate keyboard, typewriter and other office equipment. Requires visual acuity to read words and numbers. Requires auditory ability to carry on conversations with individuals and small groups in person and over the phone.Education and Experience
Bachelors degree required plus 2 years work experience in student services related field, preferably in a community college setting. Additional relevant work experience may substitute for education.Equal Employment Opportunity and Workplace Diversity
It is the policy of College of the Redwoods not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, or sexual orientation in its educational programs and its employment practices.
Position requires sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
College of the Redwoods values all members of our community and strives to create a diverse, nurturing, honest, and open environment. CR is committed to equal employment opportunity in its employment and encourages applications from underrepresented group members.Licenses and Certificates
Valid driver’s license.Hours
40 Hours/Week, 12 Months/YearSalary Grade: 118
Salary: $65,977.60 – $74,214.40/Annual Salary (20-step salary range continues to a maximum of $115,648.00/Annually)
Contact(s): Human Resources
Contact Phone: 707-476-4140
Contact Email: hr@redwoods.edu
Start Date
TBDPosting Number: S00353P
Requisition Number: 25-81
Job Close Date: 09/20/2024
Open Until Filled: No
Conditions of Employment
Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful clearance of a criminal background check, pre-employment physical examination, freedom from tuberculosis, and proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States prior to the first day of work. The District may select additional qualified candidates should unexpected vacancies or needs occur during the recruitment/selection process. When education is a requirement for the position, official academic transcripts from the accredited college/university will be required.
California School Employees Association is the exclusive bargaining representative for College of the Redwoods classified employees. Each employee hired into a classified position shall contribute to the administration of this contract by membership dues or service fees.
The salary range indicated is reflective of a 20-step salary schedule.Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance is provided by the District for all full-time employees and their dependents.Application Process
Required Materials
Apply online at https://employment.redwoods.edu/
You will need to attach the information below to complete the online application process. Attachments are accepted in .doc or .pdf file formats.
1. Letter of introduction expressing interest in and qualifications for this position
2. Professional resume
3. Transcripts of all college degrees and courses (unofficial is sufficient for application, official copies will be required of the successful candidate)
Incomplete application packets will not be forwarded for consideration by the screening committee.
Application Procedures
All documents included in your application file become the property of the District and will not be returned.
Your application for this job posting will not be considered for future openings. New documents must be submitted for each job posting.
To be included in the first review, the applicant must complete the online application process by 5:00 p.m. PST on the closing or first review date.
If, because of a disability, you need special services or facilities in order to apply or interview for this job posting, please call Human Resources.
For assistance or information, please contact:
College of the Redwoods
Human Resources
7351 Tompkins Hill Road
Eureka, CA 95501-9300
Phone 707-476-4140
Fax 707-476-4421
TTY 711
Email hr@redwoods.edu
Selection Process
All complete applications will be reviewed by a representative screening committee. Selected candidates will be invited to appear for a personal interview at College of the Redwoods. Expenses incurred in connection with the site interview will not be reimbursed.