Educational Advisor, International Student Programs & Services
Company: Kern Community College District
Location: Bakersfield
Posted on: March 8, 2023
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Job Description:
Educational Advisor, International Student Programs & Services
Kern Community College District
Salary: $5,151.03 - $7,278.27 Monthly
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: FY22-23-00824
Location: Bakersfield, CA
Department:
Basic Function
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, serve as a
paraprofessional counselor advising students in areas related to
academic careers including certificate, graduation, transfer and
major requirements; advise students on various careers and on the
requirements necessary for achieving career goals.
Key Accountabilities:1. Experience in working with students on
providing guidance and academic advising relative to the pathway
and coursework.2. Ability to present and engage with students,
parents, agents or designated guardians representing students at
high schools, colleges and universities3. Experience in
comprehending the processing of and facilitation of I-20, Visas,
SEVIS-related, USCIS, documents and requirements, etc. working in
conjunction with other offices and staff.4. Ability to develop
relations with both campus (housing, student life, etc.) and local
community.5. Experience in day-to-day advising, case management,
and department programming including coordinating the international
student experience, student organization, and services in
partnership with college faculty, staff, and students.6. Desire to
interact with various cultures and backgrounds to enhance the
campus experience.
Representative Duties
Serve as a paraprofessional counselor advising students in areas
related to academic careers; assist students with establishing
academic goals and selecting courses to meet their goals; utilize
test scores to discuss appropriate class levels; communicate with
students in person, on the telephone and online.
Provide initial assessment of transcripts from other institutions;
receive and forward transcripts to admissions and records
office.
Provide guidance relating to complaint and discrimination
policies.
Refer students in need of special services or outside counseling or
testing services.
Assist students with career searches; provide referrals to various
print and computerized resources.
Assist students with completion of various forms necessary to meet
educational goals.
Make appropriate changes in student database based on counseling
appointments and student contact.
Advise students on a variety of student services programs covering
the overall matriculation process for students attending classes at
a District site; refer students as necessary to specialists;
maintain caseload of new and continuing students.
Participate in community outreach programs.
Assist students in achieving transfer goals including completion of
university applications and utilizing various resources to acquire
information regarding university requirements; maintain current
knowledge of university systems as well as independent
colleges.
Score various personality and interest inventory tests for campus
counselors and instructors; assure current career counseling
testing software is installed.
Update various handouts and forms as necessary.
Provide advising support for assigned programs such as health
career, EOP&S, financial aid and others as assigned by the
position.
Participate in various graduation preparation activities; request
formal graduation evaluation and review evaluations with students;
assure completion of appropriate graduation forms.
Maintain budgets for assigned activities at a site as assigned.
Make presentation to students, faculty and community; participate
in conferences and off-campus meetings related to assigned
areas.
Conduct career center, EOP&S or other orientations for new and
continuing students as assigned.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination equivalent to:
Bachelors degree and one year experience in a student services or
related function.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver=s
license.
Knowledge and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE OF:
College policies, procedures and resources.
Program and degree requirements.
Laws, rules and regulations related to assigned activities.
Student services programs.
Operation of a computer and assigned software.
Distance education modalities.
Career and personality tests available to students as a resource
tool.
Interpersonal skills including tact patience and courtesy.
Record-keeping techniques.
Oral and written communication skills.
Counseling/advising techniques.
ABILITY TO:Serve as a paraprofessional counselor advising students
in areas related to academic careers including certificate,
graduation, transfer and major requirements.
Advise students on various careers and advise students on the
requirements necessary for achieving career goals.
Interpret and explain college policies and procedures to students,
faculty and the community.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working
relationships with others.
Meet schedules and time lines.
Operate a computer and other office equipment.
Prepare and maintain records and reports.
Proctor and score a variety of tests.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Work
independently with little direction.
Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of
action.
SALARY RANGE$5,151.03 - $7,278.27 monthlyMaximum Entry Level
Salary: $5,411.80 monthly
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONSFirst Review of Applications: Complete
application packets will be accepted until the position is filled;
but those received by November 3, 2022 are assured consideration.
The College reserves the right to extend time limits or reinitiate
the recruitment/selection process at any point. Completed
application packet must include:
Note: The District is strongly committed to achieving staff
diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. The
District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not
discriminate on the basis of national origin, religion, age,
gender, gender identity, gender expression, race or ethnicity,
color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual
orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability,
pregnancy, or because he/she is perceived to have one or more of
the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a
person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived
characteristics or any other characteristic protected by federal,
state or local law, in any of its policies, procedures or
practices. The District does not provide sponsorship for
authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization
should be established at the time of application submission.
All applicants must apply online at . Emails will not be
accepted.
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