Student Program Advisor (Dream Center) at Santa Barbara City College
About the Employer
Santa Barbara City College has created a unique academic culture, which has been recognized with numerous accolades and awards. Most recently, we were honored by philanthropist MacKenzie Scott with a gift of $20 million in recognition of the excellent work that we do involving diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. The college community is also proud of the 2013 Aspen Award for Community College Excellence in, among other things, increased levels of access and success for marginalized and low income students. We highlight to you the profound commitment that the College has to academic excellence, diversity, equity, and inclusion among our faculty, staff, and students. As a community, we believe that diversity comes in many forms. We understand that individuals are multidimensional, shaped by the intersections of a variety of life experiences and factors that create our social identities. We recognize and challenge the inequities that stem from the complex world in which we live and embrace the many facets of people that make up our wonderful College. Consequently, we seek College employees who will take responsibility for equitable outcomes and successful pathways for our students. We seek new staff and faculty to join our community and walk with us into the future embracing our commitments. Santa Barbara Community College is an equal opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, military/veteran status, or because they are perceived to have one or more characteristics or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, consistent with applicable of the foregoing federal and state laws. Reasonable accommodation will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.
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Student Program Advisor (Dream Center)
Salary: $60,087.00 - $73,208.00 Annually
Job Type: Classified Staff
Job Number: 026
Closing: 7/15/2022 11:59 PM Pacific
Location: Santa Barbara, CA
Department: Center for Equity & Social Justice
Basic Functions
The Dream Center will be a resource hub for undocumented students. The Student Program Advisor (SPA) will help students access services such as free immigration legal resources, financial support and most importantly will help create a dedicated space that offers safety, community and belonging for undocumented students at Santa Barbara City College. The Dream Center SPA will partner with various on campus departments and community agencies to assist students and promote student success.
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, provide a variety of outreach and support services for an assigned student services program; assist program participants with obtaining and maintaining program enrollment; monitor the attendance, goals and progress of program participants; provide program information to students, parents and the community.
Representative Duties
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Provide a variety of outreach and support services for assigned student services program, including admissions, enrollment services, dual enrollment, EOPS/CARE, financial aid, international students, student life activities, orientation, Cal-SOAP, CalWorks, athletics, student health services, STEP or other assigned program; provide individual case management for program participants.
Assist program participants obtain and maintain program enrollment; recruit, refer and register students to assigned programs; interview potential enrollees; assist student with completing and assure accuracy and completeness of required forms and applications; determine applicant eligibility, waivers and enroll students as appropriate; refer students to outside agencies as appropriate.
Monitor the attendance, goals and progress of program participants; collaborate with students to develop and implement individual goals and strategies; assist students with enhancing a variety of skills related to program activities; advise students concerning individual progress and program activities.
Confer with students, parents, personnel and the community to exchange information, coordinate activities and resolve issues or concerns regarding program activities and student progress; initiate and receive phone calls; respond to inquiries and provide information.
Prepare and conduct workshops and formal presentations for an assigned program to local
community organizations, private and public schools and other recruiting sources as directed; conduct on-campus tours for potential students and parents; attend job and college fairs and other events to promote SBCC programs and services.
Input student information into SEVIS or other assigned computer system; generate computerized reports as needed; update and maintain related data bases, websites and other computer information as assigned by the position.
Compile information and prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports related to student goals, progress, information, time sheets and assigned activities; conduct surveys and analyze related data for various program requirements; establish and maintain filing systems.
Operate a variety of office equipment including a calculator, copier, fax machine, computer and assigned software; drive a vehicle to conduct work as assigned.
Recruit, train and provide work direction to assigned staff, student workers, tutors, peer advisors, consultants or other personnel assigned to the program; coordinate and schedule work hours and complete time sheets as assigned.
Assist students with transitioning out of assigned programs after individual goals are met; perform follow-up with former program participants as required.
Compose and mail correspondence related to program activities and student progress.
Attend and participate in assigned meetings, conferences and training sessions.
OTHER DUTIES:
Perform related duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
Any combination equivalent to: bachelor's degree with major coursework in sociology, social work, psychology or related field and one year experience working with secondary and post-secondary school aged students in an educational setting.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience with programs tailored to meet the unique needs of underrepresented, undocumented and DACAmented students and their families.
Knowledge of pertinent regulations governing immigration and its intersection with education (i.e. DACA, California Dream Act, etc.).
Knowledge of available financial aid, social services, state-funded immigration legal services, internships, externships, and academic opportunities for undocumented students.
Experience collaborating with community and campus based social service providers.
Experience organizing equity oriented programming for students.
Bilingual: fluency in written and spoken English/ and Spanish.
Knowledge and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Student guidance principles and practices.
Problems and concerns of students with special needs.
Oral and written communication skills.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Modern office practices, procedures and equipment.
Research methods and report preparation techniques.
Record-keeping techniques.
Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
Operation of a computer and assigned software.
ABILITY TO:
Provide a variety of College outreach and support services for assigned student services programs.
Assist program participants with obtaining and maintaining program enrollment.
Monitor the attendance, goals and progress of program participants.
Provide program information to students, parents and the community.
Understand and relate to students with special needs.
Learn department and program objectives and goals.
Interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing and make presentations.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Compile and verify data and prepare reports.
Maintain records.
Compose correspondence and written materials related to assigned activities.
Meet schedules and time lines.
Operate a computer and assigned software.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those required by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
ENVIRONMENT:
Office environment.
Driving a vehicle to conduct work.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard. Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone. Seeing to read a variety of materials. Sitting for extended periods of time.
REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS:
(The following required documents must be submitted electronically via the online application system.)
• Online District Application form at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/sbcc
• Within the online application is a required supplemental question on diversity. The committee will be reviewing your answer as part of the screening process. Please take your time and answer the question thoroughly.
• Letters of reference are not required for this recruitment. Please do not submit reference letters within your online application.
• Within the online application, there is a required section to list five professional references. These references will be contacted if you are selected as a finalist for the position. These references should be able to critically assess your work qualifications and job performance
Additional Instructions:
If you experience technical difficulties attaching any of your documents electronically, please contact Human Resources for instructions. If you do not have a scanner, there are commercial facilities available to assist you with this process. All required documents must be submitted with your electronic application by the application deadline or your application will be considered incomplete and will not be considered.
Application Procedure:
To be considered for this position, a complete online application including all required application documents (listed above) must be submitted via https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/sbcc by the application deadline (please see instructions to applicants). It is important that the online District Application form (Item #1) be complete and specific to fully indicate the education, experience and other qualifications of the applicant. "See Resume" is not acceptable.
If you apply for more than one position, copies of all the required documents must be attached separately for each position. Applications and all documents submitted become the property of SBCC and are retained electronically.
Please Note: You will receive a confirmation number when your complete application has been successfully submitted online.
Selection Procedure:
The selection committee, who will recommend candidates for personal interviews at SBCC, will initially review online applications. After the initial interviews have been conducted, the committee will recommend the top candidates to the hiring manager for a final interview. The successful candidate's name will then be presented to the Board of Trustees for final approval and authorization to hire. Candidates will participate primarily in remote interviews and in some instances final interviews may be conducted in person while observing all health and safety protocols as approved by the Santa Barbara County Health Department.
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/3183778
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