Counseling Assistant at Allan Hancock College
About the Employer
OUR MISSION Allan Hancock College fosters an educational culture that values equity and diversity and engages students in an inclusive learning environment. We offer pathways that encourage our student population to achieve personal, career, and academic goals through coursework leading to skills building, certificates, associate degrees, and transfer. VISION STATEMENT Allan Hancock College makes the following commitments to our students, our community and each other: We will change the odds for students by continuing to provide quality instruction while improving time to completion. We will work to build inclusive communities that promote trust and social justice. Allan Hancock College is committed to equity and diversity by ensuring our actions are based on an awareness of the social and historical context of inclusionary practices. We will work to address student financial challenges, including food and housing insecurities. We will prepare our students emotionally, physically, and intellectually to pursue fulfilling careers that foster economic mobility. We will provide an educational culture that values, nurtures, connects, and engages students. We will provide opportunities that enhance student learning and promote the creative, intellectual, cultural, and economic vitality of our diverse community. We will partner with the community to offer relevant and timely programs and services. We will ensure a positive community presence by responding to community needs, including outreach to nontraditional students. We will strive to ensure fiscal integrity and responsible management of resources. SHARED VALUES Student Success Equity Academic Freedom Diversity Innovation Mutual Respect Inclusivity Collaboration Lifelong Learning Excellence Shared Governance We at Allan Hancock College express our values in all that we do. Our commitment is to find innovative ways to enhance student achievement and to always put students first. We operate in a culture of mutual respect and lifelong learning, developing relationships among students and employees to enrich our collective appreciation for diverse ideas, thoughts, and experiences. Our culture is supported by a philosophy that shared governance and academic freedom are primary vehicles in promoting excellence in all teaching, learning, and services through open and honest communication. EQUAL ACCESS TO ALL Nondiscrimination Statement: The Allan Hancock Joint Community College Dist
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Counseling Assistant
Allan Hancock College serves more than 20,000 students in northern Santa Barbara County. Located on the central coast and just minutes from spectacular beaches and rolling vineyards, AHC operates three campuses - the main campus in Santa Maria, a state approved center in Lompoc and a center in Santa Ynez. As one of the largest employers in Santa Barbara County, the college is an integral part of the community and enjoys strong support from local leaders and industry.
AHC, a Hispanic-Serving Institution, is proud to serve underrepresented students. The college has twice received recognition from the Aspen institute as one of the top colleges in the country. If you are looking for a position where you can have a direct impact on our students, AHC may be the place for you!
To learn more about Allan Hancock College and the Central Coast, visit our Human Resources page at https://www.hancockcollege.edu/a> and click on the Welcome to AHC video.
We are searching for an experienced Counseling Assistant at our Santa Maria Campus facility.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
COUNSELING ASSISTANT
DEFINITION
Under the supervision of the Dean, Student Services, this position is to assist with the implementation of the college's matriculation plan and with the operation and coordination of the college's counseling routines including transfer activities; values and promotes the vision and mission of the college.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This position, under minimal supervision, will assume overall responsibility for technical academic advisement functions and are thereby required to perform at a skilled level with a considerable degree of independence. Incumbents must be willing to work a workweek which may include evenings, Saturdays and satellite campus assignments and may vary as the semester and/or program changes. Positions in this class will require a sensitivity to a variety of cultural backgrounds.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Implement policies and procedures for high school programs (including College Now students).
Provide academic advisement for transfer and non-transfer programs; assist with matriculation activities including but not limited to orientation, academic advising workshops, advising, statistical follow up, institutional research, individual education plans.
Advise student regarding career and life goals, general education requirements, specific transfer four-year majors transfer requirements, two-year majors, and certificates.
Participate in outreach activities including Career Day, area high school visits, and four-year college workshops.
Assist students with understanding the policies and procedures of Allan Hancock College regarding timelines, registration, financial aid, grading, graduation, petitions, appeals, etc.
Assess and refer students to campus resources that address academic and non-academic problems (e.g. Early Alert, Learning Assistance, tutorial services, text anxiety, child care, financial aid, physical, and mental health services).
Help students develop planning, problem solving, and decision making skills.
Serve as a point of contact in the counseling department.
Assist and ensure students complete necessary documentation accurately.
Perform other related work as required.
Closing Date:
Monday, August 19, 2019
Desired start date is October 2019. This is a full-time, 37 hours per week, 12-month position
Work Schedule:
Monday - Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. & Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
*This position is contingent upon continued funding
Salary and Benefits
• The starting salary is $3,790 per month (range 24, $3,790 to $4,607 per month on the classified bargaining unit salary schedule).
• Benefits include medical, dental, life, vision (employee only), salary protection insurance, and eligibility for PERS retirement.
Application Procedure
Application Procedure: To be considered for this position, please submit the following application materials to the college human resources office as soon as possible. Incomplete or unsigned applications may not be considered.
* Resume
*Copies of Transcripts (official transcripts are required if hired).
Screening Process
This position is opened until filled. Initial review will take place on Monday, August 19, 2019. For full consideration, please apply on or before that date. A committee will screen all applications. Meeting minimum qualifications does not assure the candidate an interview. Therefore, it is important that the application be thorough and detailed. Applicants will be assessed on the breadth and depth of education, training, experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities. A limited number of applicants will be invited for an interview at the college at their own expense.
Required Qualifications:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of:
• Socioeconomic conditions;
• Fundamentals of interviewing;
• Allan Hancock District community resources and services;
• Fundamentals of human behavior and the psychosocial factors underlying human behavior;
• Basic statistics, research methods, and reporting;
• Understand processes, procedures, and requirements of AHC matriculation process;
Demonstrates Ability to:
• Learn, understand, interpret, and apply laws, regulations, policies, guidelines and procedures;
• Plan, organize, and conduct group functions and meetings;
• Investigate and research problems, devise solutions and present recommendations;
• Present oral and written reports in a clear and concise manner;
• Converse fluently in English;
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions;
• Create and maintain spreadsheets;
• Use appropriate software programs.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Sociology, Psychology, Education, Communication Studies, or related field, OR any equivalent combination of training and experience. (Qualifying experience performing duties closely related to this position may be substituted for the required education on the basis of two years of experience for one year of education.)
Working Conditions:
• Duties are primarily performed in an office environment at a desk or at a computer;
• The incumbent will experience interruptions while performing normal duties during the regular workday;
• This person will have high frequency of contact with staff, students, the general public, social service agencies and other educational institutions.
Physical Demands:
• Typically may stand or sit for extended periods of time.
• Regularly lifts, carries and/or moves objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
• Operates a computer.
• Communicates over the telephone, by email, and in person.
Special Qualification:
A sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of students and staff and students with varying personal challenges or disabilities.
Reclass 7/18
R 7/91
Classified
Monthly
$ 3,790.00 - 4,607.00
Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
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