Educational Advisor P/T (EOPS)

Norco College

Riverside Community College District

Application Deadline: 12/17/14  Interested candidates must apply by 8:00 p.m., Pacific Standard Time.

Department: EOPS (N)

Position Type: Support Staff (Classified / Confidential)   

College/Campus: Norco   

Physical location of the position: Norco   

Employment Type: Part-Time  

If Part-Time, indicate the number of hours per week: 30  

Position Length: 12-month

Salary Range: Grade M  

Salary Amount: 25.15 - $33.79   

Salary Type: Hourly  

Is this position categorically (grant) funded? Yes  

If categorically (grant) funded, date funded through: June 30, 2015 with the possibility of extension 

Under the supervision of the Vice President/Dean/Director/Project Director, serves students through Extended Opportunity Programs and Services, the Student Success and Support Program, summer bridge program, and other counseling services which do not require the professional competencies of a credentialed counselor. 

PROVIDES WORK OR LEAD DIRECTION TO: 

Short-Term employee(s) and/or Work Study students.  

EDUCATION:

A minimum of 60 units of college credits or an associate degree from an accredited institution is required. Bachelor's degree is preferred  

EXPERIENCE:

Two years of experience in a community college system serving students in extended opportunity programs, matriculation services, or other counseling services is required. 

KNOWLEDGE OF: 

Policies and procedures in higher education, transfer programs available for students, and matriculation requirements. 

ABILITY TO: 

Understand, interpret and apply college policies, rules and regulations; use a computer; understand oral and written instructions; deal effectively with a diverse socio-ethnic college community; communicate in a friendly and helpful manner; maintain effective relationships with students, faculty, staff and the community; understand student needs and make appropriate referrals.  

Other: 

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: 

Candidate must demonstrate clear evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff, and the community. 

CONTACTS: 

Co-workers, other departmental staff, students, parents, outside agencies, other school districts. 

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

Normal office environment.  

Duties and Responsibilities: 

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

1. Assists students with the development of individual first semester educational plans including career goals, general education, major, and transfer and college requirements. 

2. Under guidance of a Counselor, verifies and approves course selections by students which are best suited to their college majors or transfer requirements in correlation with assessment scores or by prescription of the counselor. 

3. Provides guidance information related to college rules and regulations, policies and procedures; assists students in the enrollment application process; provides preliminary transcript assessment. 

4. Provides articulation information to students; provide information regarding state college and universities, university system campuses and private institutions. 

5. May participate with initial intake of students; reviews verification; and discusses services available for special programs. 

6. Conducts general follow-up via telephone and e-mail related to inquiries received. 

7. Reviews and prepares files, transcripts, correspondence and reports. 

8. Sets up and maintains electronic database, files, documents, and student records. 

9. Plans and implements a variety of workshops on topics associated with student success and career planning. 

10. Collaborates with a variety of college support and academic services such as Counseling, Admissions & Records, Assessment Center, Tutorial Services, Financial Aid, Disabled Student Services Disability Resource Center, EOP&S, and specialized programs to maximize resources and services to students. 

11. Conducts a variety of recruitment activities; including college tours; presents presentations regarding programs and services; develops community relationships; develops flyers, newsletters and brochures; develops e-mail messages; may assist in recruiting students from high schools. 

12. Coordinates program efforts and educational options with appropriate organizations. 

13. Issues grant aid applications; collects and verifies information for eligibility; coordinates with Student Financial Services for distribution of funds to awarded recipients; and issues congratulatory letters. 

14. Establishes appointments for students wanting to meet with university representatives or with a transfer counselor. 

15. Provides work direction to student and short-term workers. 

16. Attends committee, staff, and counseling meetings and workshops. 

17. Participates in District-provided in-service training programs. 

18. Attends regional and national conferences and trainings. 

19. Maintains a friendly, supportive atmosphere for students, staff, faculty, and the public. 

20. Performs other duties, related to the position, as assigned. 

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

SALARY: Salary grades consist of nine steps. A new employee is normally placed on Step 1 of the grade. Changes in step placement take place on the first day of the first month following the anniversary date of attaining permanent classified employee status until the maximum of the grade is reached. 

HOLIDAYS: There are 13 holidays observed each year. A pro-rata reduction will be made for employees working less than full-time and less than twelve months. 

VACATION: Employees are granted 12 days of vacation per year through the first five years of service to the District; 15 days after completion of five continuous years of service to the District; 20 days after completion of ten continuous years of service to the District; and 22 days after completion of 15 continuous years of service to the District. This computation is based on full-time, twelve-month employment. A pro-rata reduction will be made for employees working less than full-time and less than twelve months. 

SICK LEAVE: One day of sick leave for each month of service is granted. This is based on full-time, twelve-month 

employment. A pro-rata reduction will be made for employees working less than full-time and less than twelve 

months. There is no limit to the number of days of sick leave which may be accrued. 

FRINGE BENEFITS: The District provides a health and welfare benefit package for employees and legal qualifying dependents. Those employees working less than full-time and less than twelve months will receive a pro-rata share of the benefit package. The dollar value of the package is a subject of negotiation between the District and the Bargaining Unit. 

The work location and assignment within a job classification is determined by the District and may be subject to change. 

All offers of employment will be contingent upon the availability of funds and approval by the Board of Trustees. 

The Riverside Community College District is an equal opportunity employer and recognizes the need to provide reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. For more information, contact (951) 222-8039. 

The Riverside Community College District complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, ancestry, genetic information, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or any characteristic listed or defined in Section 11135 of the Government Code or any characteristic that is contained in the prohibition of hate crimes set forth in subdivision (1) of Section 422.6 of the California Penal Code, or any other status protected by law. This holds true for all District employment opportunities. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the District's Title IX Officer/Section 504/ADA Coordinator. Harassment of any employee/student with regard to ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, ancestry, genetic information, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or any characteristic listed or defined in Section 11135 of the Government Code or any characteristic that is contained in the prohibition of hate crimes set forth in subdivision (1) of Section 422.6 of the California Penal Code, or any other status protected by law, is strictly prohibited. The Title IX Officer, Section 504/ADA Coordinator for the District is Ms. Chani Beeman, 450 E. Alessandro Blvd., Riverside, CA 92508. Telephone Number is: (951) 222-8039.  

Work Hours/Work Days for Classified and Hourly Positions Only: 

Monday 12:30 pm - 7:00 pm; Tuesday-Friday 8:00 am - 2:30 pm. May require availability for some nights and weekends.  

Required Applicant Documents: 

Resume or Curriculum Vitae

Cover Letter  

Associate or Equivalent Transcript 

Optional Applicant Documents: 

Letter of Recommendation 1

Letter of Recommendation 2

Doctorate Transcript

Bachelors or Equivalent Transcript

Masters or Equivalent Transcript    

Effective Employment Date: A mutually agreed upon start date  

Special Comments: 

IMPORTANT NOTICES:

* Only electronic, on-line applications are accepted. All supporting materials, required or optional, must also be in electronic formats and attached to the electronic, on-line application when applying. Supporting materials are only accepted as Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) or Microsoft Word files and must be less than 2 MB in size. 

* An application will not be considered complete unless all Required Documents are electronically attached to the application by the Application Deadline date. An incomplete file may subject the candidate to disqualification. 

* Paper applications and supporting materials WILL NOT be accepted! 

* Letters of reference must be non-confidential and submitted electronically when applying on-line. 

* Interested candidates must apply by the deadline listed above by 8:00 p.m., Pacific Standard Time. 

* The Riverside Community College District does not require testing at the initial application filing period. As you progress through the selection process, you may be required to perform a job-related test based on the needs of the work area for which you are being considered. 

* The District will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Applicant should contact Diversity and Human Resources at (951) 222-8595 for assistance.  

Application Types Accepted: Classified/Management/Confidential Application   

To apply, visit: http://apptrkr.com/552949

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