Educational Advisor, Counseling
Company: Kern Community College District
Location: Bakersfield
Posted on: April 16, 2024
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Job Description:
Educational Advisor, Counseling
Kern Community College District
Salary: $5,408.58 - $7,642.19 Monthly
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: FY22-2300480
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.
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$5,408.58 - $7,642.19 monthlyMaximum Entry Level
Salary: $5682.40 monthly
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONSFirst Review of Applications: Complete
application packets will be accepted until the position is filled;
but those received by January 26, 2024, 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:
Foreign Degree: Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or
universities outside of the United States must have their
coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member
of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services
(NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC. (ACEI).
A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your on-line
application.
Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in
the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the
necessary arrangements. EEO Plan 2021-2024
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. Discrimination Free Work Environment
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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