POSTED: 8/27/2008
Academic Advisor
Marshall School
of Business
USC
Close Date:
open until filled
Position Description
The Marshall Undergraduate
Advising Office provides academic counseling and advisement to
undergraduate students in the Marshall School of Business and
also coordinates the Marshall Cohort Program, New Student Welcome,
satellite Commencement Ceremony and scholarships for continuing
students. The Academic Advisor helps students with general academic
questions and assists them in developing and clarifying their
academic goals and plans. This includes course selection and planning,
registration, graduation requirements, addressing academic concerns
or difficulties, understanding academic policies and procedures,
connecting with faculty members and other university resources,
studying abroad and selection of a minor. The Advising staff work
closely with other university offices to ensure students are effectively
served and problems are resolved quickly. The office serves and
undergraduate population of nearly 4,000 students (majors and
minors).
Duties
• Provides academic counseling
for undergraduate and/or graduate students. Advises on matters
of curriculum, course and degree requirements, transfer credit
evaluation, and graduation counseling and clearance. Monitors
student progress in honors and probation programs.
• Evaluates student problems,
academic, administrative or personal, and refers student to appropriate
student services office for additional counseling. Liaises with
other offices on behalf of students to facilitate problem resolution.
• Counsels or advises prospective
students and families on admissions, financial aid, housing and
academic requirements. Intervenes with university central student
services as necessary to connect prospective students with the
right staff member or department in order to facilitate the application
process. Provides initial evaluation of admissions and financial
aid applications.
• Maintains academic unit
student records and coordinates registration activities, grading,
degree progress, enrollment and degree verification, and transcripts
with the USC Office of Academic Records and Registrar. Assists
with Petition applications, resumes and letters of recommendation.
Interfaces with faculty, administrators and students regarding
grading policies, academic progress and student promotability.
• Plans and coordinates
student events including commencement, orientation, receptions,
and award ceremonies. Contracts with vendors for services and
attends and oversees events to ensure arrangements are handled
as planned.
• Serves as advisor to
student groups and organizations. Assists in planning and administering
special programs such as faculty advisor programs, peer tutorial
or advisor groups, and honors groups.
• Maintains currency on
policies, procedures and regulations pertaining to admissions,
financial aid, registration, transfer credit evaluation, course
and degree requirements, graduation requirements, petitions and
other student services.
Performs other related
duties as assigned or requested. The University reserves the right
to add or change duties at any time.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree with
one year student program or services experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree with two
years experience. Knowledge of USC student and academic programs,
policies and procedures and knowledge of the student information
system.
Application Process
Must apply online at www.usc.edu/jobs
and reference #26135 under “Search / Apply for a Job”.
Institutional Information
The University of Southern
California (USC), founded in 1880, is located in the heart of
downtown L.A. and is the largest private employer in the City
of Los Angeles. As an employee of USC, you will be a part of a
world-class research university and a member of the "Trojan
Family," which is comprised of the faculty, students and
staff that make the university what it is.
USC’s Marshall School of
Business – Undergraduate Student Advising, is seeking an Academic
Advisor to join its team.
Additional Information
The University of Southern
California values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity
in employment.
Contact Information
Must apply online at
www.usc.edu/jobs
.
POSTED: 8/21/2008
Part-time TRIO
Counselor (Student Support Services) - #2H2413
San Mateo Community
College District
Close Date:
OUF
Position Description
SAN MATEO COUNTY COMMUNITY
COLLEGE DISTRICT JOB OPPORTUNITY
Position Information:
Posting Number: 0600287
Position Title: Part-time
TRIO Counselor (Student Support Services)
Salary: Placement on
the adjunct faculty salary schedule is based upon education and
credited experience. Master's degree initial placement can range
from $51.26 up to $69.97 per hour.
Division: SKY - Counseling
Position Type: Part-time
Faculty, Temporary
Location: Skyline College
Percentage of Full Time:
PT Months per Year: 18 Hours Per Week During Fall and Spring 2008-09.
Start ASAP!
Position Number: 2H2413
Posting Date: 08-04-2008
First Review Date:
08-18-2008
Closing Date: Open Until
Filled
General Statement: Start
date of this assignment: As soon as possible
Required Application
Materials All applicants are required to submit:
1. A completed online
District application form (go to https://jobs.smccd.edu
to complete the application and to apply for this position;
2. A résumé that details
all relevant education, training, teaching/counseling experience
(including courses taught), and other work experience;
3. Undergraduate and
graduate academic transcripts (copies accepted);
4. A cover letter of
no more than 3 pages addressing the Requirements and Desirable
Skills and Abilities listed in the job announcement.
SMCCCD Office of Human
Resources
3401 CSM Drive,
San Mateo, CA 94402
Tel.: (650) 574-6555
Fax (650) 574-6574
Web Page: www.smccd.edu/hr
Employment Policy The
San Mateo County Community College District is an Equal Opportunity
Employer that seeks to employ individuals who represent the rich
diversity of cultures, language groups, and abilities of its surrounding
communities. OPEN UNTIL FILLED First Committee Review will include
all application materials received on or before August 18, 2008.
Applications received after August 18, 2008 may be considered
as needed. (18 Hours Per Week During Fall and Spring 2008-09)
Duration of this position is subject to availability of Federal
funds.
Duties
Duties and Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Director of the Learning Center/ TRIO, the TRIO
Counselor provides academic advising including transfer and career
counseling to TRIO-eligible students. This includes interpreting
results of placement tests, diagnostic tools, study skills and
career assessment; determining students' academic needs, based
on those results; assisting students in developing educational
plans, monitoring students' performance and progress, including
transfer and retention; training and supervising peer mentors;
and maintaining appropriate records. Other responsibilities include
establishing and maintaining a referral network with teaching
faculty, counselors, the Office of Financial Aid, the Office of
EOPS, the Transfer Center and Career Center; establishing a referral
network with baccalaureate institutions to assist transfer-bound
TRIO students; participating in appropriate Division and unit
activities.
Required Qualifications
Requirements:
1. Master's degree in
Counseling, Counseling Psychology, Guidance Counseling, Educational
Counseling, or possession of a California Community College Credential
or the equivalent.
2. Demonstrated ability
to work with disadvantaged and underrepresented groups.
3. Demonstrated ability
to communicate effectively and constructively with persons of
diverse cultures, skills and language groups. 4. Experience providing
counseling to community college students.
5. Experience maintaining
records for a Federal grant or similar project.
6. Familiarity with
Performance Evaluation, and formative and summative evaluation.
7. Knowledge of the
California public educational structure, particularly as it affects
the transfer process.
8. Knowledge and experience
in enhancing retention of students from diverse racial, ethnic
and linguistic backgrounds.
For persons applying
for this position based on Equivalence, please answer the supplemental
question on the online application choosing one or more of the
following: Degree Equivalence: Possession of a degree(s) with
similar content to those listed in the job announcement. Transcripts
required.
Academic Background
Equivalence: Meet all of the requirements for minimum qualifications
in an allied field, and twenty-four (24) semester units of both
upper division and graduate work in the academic field specified
in the job announcement. Transcripts required. Professional Achievement
Equivalence: Outstanding professional achievement or substantial
training in the field specified in the job announcement. Preparation,
experience, and ability must be equivalent to those expected from
a candidate who meets minimum qualifications.
Preferred Qualifications
Desirable Skills and
Abilities: The screening committee will select for interview candidates
from among those applicants who, in addition to meeting the minimum
requirements, give evidence of any or all of the following:
1. Fluency in Spanish,
Mandarin or Tagalog.
2. Demonstrated ability
to write individual educational plans.
3. Demonstrated ability
to work with Federal grant requirements, including determination
of eligibility for federally-set criteria.
4. Familiarity with
SARS, ACCESS, SSTS record-keeping systems.
Application
Process
Benefits: Academic employees
participate in the State Teachers' Retirement System (STRS), a
defined-benefit retirement plan through the State of California
or they may choose to participate in the STRS Cash Balance program
or Social Security. Required Documents: Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter College Transcripts Special Instructions to Applicants:
The cover letter should address applicant qualifications as they
directly relate to the Requirements and Desirable Skills and Abilities
listed in this announcement. Unofficial copies of all undergraduate
and graduate academic transcripts may be submitted with the application;
official copies will be required at the time of the interview.
Institutional
Information
The District The San
Mateo County Community College District, one of 72 community college
districts in California, is comprised of Skyline College (San
Bruno), College of San Mateo (San Mateo), and Canada College (Redwood
City) and the central administration building in San Mateo. In
addition to its three colleges, the District also operates several
community-centered training facilities in San Mateo County, which
provide residents with a variety of technical services.
Additional Information
EEO Statement: The
San Mateo County Community College District is an Equal Opportunity
Employer that seeks to employ individuals who represent the rich
diversity of cultures, language groups, and abilities of its surrounding
communities.
Contact Information
To view a full job
description or to apply, please visit: http://jobs.smccd.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=50685
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POSTED: 8/20/2008
Liberal Studies
Advisor/13432
Department
of Humanities
San Jose State
University
Close Date:
OUF
Position Description
CAREER OPPORTUNITY Make
San Jose State University Your University of Choice
Working Title: Liberal
Studies Advisor
Job ID Number: 13432
Full/Part Time: Part-time
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
Department: Department
of Humanities
Classification: Student
Services Professional II
Salary Range: $1,760/month
- $2,501/month (Based on 20 hours/week)
Hiring Range: $1,760/month
- $1,945/month (Based on 20 hours/week)
**Part-time temporary
7-month appointment**
About the Position
The Humanities Department is home to programs that cover human
experience in aesthetic, creative, literary, religious, and other
realms as well as cultural traditions in major world areas, such
as America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. Reporting to the
Humanities Department Chair, the Liberal Studies Advisor provides
advising for Liberal Studies majors. Working independently under
general supervision to perform professional counseling services,
the advisor interacts effectively with a wide range of students,
faculty and staff on campus and, in some instances, at other educational
institutions.
Duties
Responsibilities include,
but are not limited to:
- Conducts a series
of interviews in which one counsels students on courses, goals,
and means to overcoming obstacles to those goals.
- Evaluates transcripts,
understands requirements for graduation, and explains rules for
acceptance into teacher credential programs.
- Collaborates with
the Liberal Studies Program Coordinator and the Humanities Department
Chair effectively to deliver quality services.
- Oversees the clerical
support work of the Liberal Studies Program Assistant.
- Applies CSU policies
and procedures when applicable as well as interprets, explains,
and applies the policies to staff members, campus departments
and offices as well as to representatives of other colleges and
institutions.
Required Qualifications
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Humanities, Social Sciences,
or a related field and two years of progressively responsible
professional experience in the advising and counseling area of
the student services field is required. A Master’s degree in a
job-related field may be substituted for one year of the professional
experience. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities The ideal candidate
will have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
- Thorough knowledge
of English grammar, business writing, punctuation, and spelling;
ability to compose and appropriately format correspondence and
reports.
- Strong oral communication
skills; must possess excellent customer service and public relations
skills.
- General knowledge
of research and interview techniques; general knowledge of the
principles of individual and group behavior.
- Ability to communicate
interest in and concern for student’s welfare.
- Ability to advise
students individually and in groups on routine matters where required.
- Ability to recognize
multicultural, multi-gendered, and multi-aged value systems and
work accordingly.
- Working knowledge
of software applications, word processing, spreadsheet, and database
management; ability to learn PeopleSoft.
- Ability to interpret
and apply program rules and regulations, and use initiative and
resourcefulness in planning work assignments and implementing
long-range program improvements.
- Ability to effectively
establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within
a diverse multicultural environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree is preferred.
Application
Process
Posting Date August
12, 2008 First Screening Date August 26, 2008 This position is
open until filled however, applications received after the first
screening date will be considered at the discretion of the university.
Required Application Materials Resume Letter of Interest SJSU
Online Employment Application: To apply, please visit our website
at: http://my.sjsu.edu/applicants/
Note to the Applicant Evidence of degree(s) or certification(s)
may be required at time of hire. Every applicant who reaches the
final level of interviews will be required to submit their fingerprints
to the Livescan Prints Service through the University's Police
Department. SJSU will pay all costs associated with this procedure.
Institutional
Information
Contact Information
One Washington Square
San Jose, CA 95192-0046
Phone: 408-924-2250
Fax: 408-924-2257
Email: hrsg@sjsu.edu
Contact Information
Equal Employment Statement
SJSU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed
to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national
origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender status, marital status,
pregnancy, age, disability, or covered veteran's status consistent
with applicable federal and state laws. Reasonable accommodations
will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self disclose.
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POSTED: 8/19/2008
Student Services
Professional III (Coordinator of Freshman Advising), Job No. 100151.
Full-time, probationary to permanent. Salary range $3834 - $5462
per month.
Academic Advising
Center
California
State University, Sacramento
Close Date:
August 25, 2008
Position Description
The incumbent is responsible
for providing general advising and coordinating the mandatory
advising program for first-time freshmen. The coordination of
this program requires frequent communication with a variety of
campus departments and offices and attention to detail. The incumbent
must have advising, interpersonal, program assessment and data
management/ interpretive skills. S/he must also have the ability
to maintain effective working relationships with a variety of
campus constituencies, including faculty, staff and students.
The incumbent must have the ability to work with minimal supervision
and be able to adapt to rapidly changing circumstances. This position
coordinates with Academic Advising colleagues to recruit, train,
and supervise undergraduate and graduate student interns in the
Academic Advising Center. The Coordinator of First Year Advising
monitors customer flow in the office as well as makes complex
decisions on a daily basis. This position reports to ! the Associate
Director of the Academic Advising Center. The incumbent must demonstrate
sensitivity to the needs of a diverse student/faculty/ staff population.
Duties
Duties:
Program Coordination
The incumbent will be
responsible for program development and coordination for Mandatory
First Year Advising:
• Adapt and implement
an intervention advising model to be used by advisors when advising
freshmen. Material covered in
sessions includes General
Education, campus resources, career advisement, and major selection.
• Manage all logistical
details of the program including: coordinating the program calendar,
student communications regarding First Year
Advising, scheduling appropriate staffing, maintaining the student
appointment calendar, as well as placing and clearing student
holds.
• Coordinate with the
Registrar’s office, Student-Athlete Resource Center, Learning
Skills, student success programs, and academic departments to
maintain program participant list and target students who are
academically at-risk.
• Manage and maintain
the program database tracking student participation and monitoring
program success
• Report on program
success utilizing assessment data, program information, student
participation numbers, and data received from the Office of Institutional
Research
• Work with the Associate
Director to coordinate program assessment, develop assessment
instruments, and conduct focus groups.
• Work with the Coordinator
of First-Year Programs to manage and track the students seen by
Peer Mentors for their mandatory First Year Advising appointments.
• Assist with outreach
to academic departments on facilitating coordinated advising efforts.
• Coordinate and implement
group advising sessions for students in specific majors/programs
• Train professional,
faculty, and student advisors on advising model developed.
• Serve as a resource
and referral for professional, faculty, and student advisors regarding
program implementation and logistics
• Navigate complex and
delicate situations as the need arises in the office.
General Advising
• Assist with the Advising
Center's drop-in general advising, available to all undergraduate
students.
• Advise students on
the relationship between General Education, major, and career
goals with regard to the student’s interests, skills, and abilities.
• Advise students on
course selections and long-range academic planning.
• Advise students on
appropriate timing for meeting General Education, major, and other
graduation requirements
• Interpret and explain
complex academic policies and procedures
• Counsel student in
academic difficulty and assist students in identifying challenges
and creating strategies to improve their academic progress
• Assist students in
interpreting General Education evaluations and preparing graduation
applications
• Evaluate student records
and certify students General Education as needed
• Assist students in
interpreting graduation evaluations
• Provide advising
to new students during freshman and transfer orientation programs
Intern Supervision
• Recruit, hire, train
and supervise undergraduate and graduate advising interns in the
Academic Advising Center.
• Train graduate interns
and student advisors on interpreting General Education and University
policies, advising and administrative procedures, student development
theory, transition issues of freshmen from high school to college,
and advising skills and techniques.
• Coordinate office
staffing and scheduling of students interns
• Coordinate and lead
intern training and ongoing bi-weekly training meetings.
• Intervene with any
complex student issues that require professional attention.
Workshops/Presentations
• Present General Education
and graduation requirements to First Year Seminars.
• Coordinate time management
and study skills workshops given throughout the semester.
• Train graduate assistant
to schedule and present workshops.
• In collaboration with
the Career Center, prepare and deliver presentations for undeclared
freshman and transfer students attending summer and winter orientations.
Topics for the presentation include: advising resources for undeclared
students, strategies for exploring majors, freshman seminars,
learning communities, remediation requirements, and recommended
course selection.
Miscellaneous
Attend weekly staff
meetings. Serve as an Academic Advising liaison to academic departments.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree
or equivalent from an accredited college or university.
• Experience working
with students dealing with highly sensitive issues.
• Three years of advising-related
experience.
• Effective verbal and
written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications:
• Masters degree in
Educational Leadership, College Student Personnel, Educational
Counseling, or related field.
• Knowledge of General
Education in the California State University system.
• Experience working
with at-risk students.
Application
Process
Visit the California
State University, Sacramento Human Resources website at http://www.csus.edu/webpages/employment.stm
for application process.
Institutional
Information
California State University,
Sacramento, the Capital University, is in the heart of Northern
California, one of the most beautiful, diverse and rapidly growing
areas in the country. The 300-acre campus, located just five miles
from the State Capitol, is situated along the American River parkway
that offers miles of trails and recreational access to the city’s
two rivers, Folsom Lake and the historic Sacramento riverfront.
Growth in the region has provided significant opportunities for
faculty research and engagement with civic and business organizations
as well as extensive research and internship opportunities for
the University’s more than 28,500 students. The University, where
quality teaching is a top priority, offers instruction leading
toward the bachelor’s degree in 60 disciplines, the master’s degree
in 40 disciplines, one joint doctoral degree in public history,
and houses numerous research and community service centers.
Contact Information
California State University,
Sacramento
Staff Employment
Office of Human Resources
Sacramento State
6000 J Street (Sacramento
Hall 173)
Sacramento, CA 95819-6032
Phone: (916) 278-6326
POSTED: 8/19/2008
Student Services
Professional II (Academic Advisor), Job No. 100150. Full-time,
probationary to permanent. Salary range $3519-5002 per month.
Academic Advising
Center
California
State University, Sacramento
Close Date:
August 25, 2008
Position Description
These positions are
responsible for providing general advising for first-time freshmen,
second year students (specifically those on academic probation),
and General Education and graduation requirements for transfer
and continuing students. The incumbent needs to be sensitive to
the needs of a diverse student population.
Duties
General Advising.
• Provide developmental
advising for first-time freshmen in the Freshman Advising Program
and/or developmental advising for second year students, specifically
those on academic probation. This includes career exploration,
short- and long-term planning, and course selection.
• Assist with the Advising
Center's drop-in general advising, available to all undergraduate
students.
• Advise students on
course selections and long-range academic planning.
• Explain and interpret
complex academic policies and procedures.
• Advise students on
the relationship between General Education and major and career
goals.
• Advise students on
appropriate timing for meeting General Education, major, and other
graduation requirements.
• Assist students in
interpreting General Education evaluations and preparing graduation
applications.
• Assist students in
interpreting graduation evaluations.
• Assist students in
resolving problems related to their academic progress.
• Counsel students regarding
the relationship of their goals, abilities and chosen major.
• Provide advising to
new students during freshman and transfer orientation programs.
• Provide advising to
students via email, instant messenger, or other web-based programs.
• In collaboration with
the Career Center; provide basic career counseling services.
Miscellaneous.
• Under the supervision
of the Associate Director, prepare and deliver presentations for
undeclared freshmen and transfer students attending Summer and
November orientations similar to those given by department chairs
to declared majors. Topics include advising resources for undeclared
students, freshman seminar, learning communities, strategies for
exploring majors, remediation requirements, and recommended course
selection.
• Attend weekly staff
meetings.
• Present General Education
and graduation requirements to Freshman Seminars.
• Recruit, hire, train,
and supervise student interns.
• Assist with online
advising via general advising email account.
• Serve on reinstatement
committee as needed to review petitions submitted by students
who have been academically disqualified from the University.
• Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree
or equivalent from an accredited college or university.
• Experience working
with students dealing with highly sensitive issues.
• One year of advising-related
experience.
• Effective verbal and
written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications:
• Masters degree in
Educational Leadership, College Student Personnel, Educational
Counseling, or related field.
• Knowledge of General
Education in the California State University system.
• Experience working
with at-risk students.
• Career counseling
experience.
Application
Process
Visit the California
State University, Sacramento Human Resources website at http://www.csus.edu/webpages/employment.stm
for application process.
Institutional
Information
California State University,
Sacramento, the Capital University, is in the heart of Northern
California, one of the most beautiful, diverse and rapidly growing
areas in the country. The 300-acre campus, located just five miles
from the State Capitol, is situated along the American River parkway
that offers miles of trails and recreational access to the city’s
two rivers, Folsom Lake and the historic Sacramento riverfront.
Growth in the region has provided significant opportunities for
faculty research and engagement with civic and business organizations
as well as extensive research and internship opportunities for
the University’s more than 28,500 students. The University, where
quality teaching is a top priority, offers instruction leading
toward the bachelor’s degree in 60 disciplines, the master’s degree
in 40 disciplines, one joint doctoral degree in public history,
and houses numerous research and community service centers.
Contact Information
California State University,
Sacramento
Staff Employment
Office of Human Resources
Sacramento State
6000 J Street (Sacramento
Hall 173)
Sacramento, CA 95819-6032
Phone: (916) 278-6326
POSTED: 8/11/2008
Learning Disabilities
Specialist/Counselor
Porterville
College
Close Date:
OUF
Position Description
PORTERVILLE COLLEGE
JOB OPPORTUNITY
Learning Disabilities
Specialist/Counselor Tenure Track,
175 Day RE-OPENED:
August 1, 2008 (Open until filled)
Position Description:
This is a full-time, tenure track, 175 day contract, counseling/assessing
students for learning disabilities in the Division of Disability
Resource Center. This assignment includes achievement and cognitive
testing, knowledge of appropriate accommodations for each student
and counseling that is highly diverse in terms of academic preparation,
cultural, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds as well as physical
and learning abilities. Faculty are responsible for providing
a full professional service week which includes 40 hours per week,
and/or require evening services as part of assignment.
Professional Expectations:
- Provide instructional
and/or non-instructional services as specified by contract or
assignment in a diverse campus and community environment.
- Maintain a course
outline for each assigned course.
- Keep accurate records
of student enrollment, attendance, and scholastic progress.
- Develop or participate
in the development of curriculum.
- Provide current course
orientation materials including syllabus and course outline to
each student.
- Post and maintain
scheduled office hours.
- Attend meetings pertinent
to faculty responsibilities or assignments including committee
meetings.
- Participate as assigned
in articulation activities with local schools, other community
colleges, and four-year colleges.
- Use media aids, the
library and other resources as appropriate.
- Maintain currency
in subject matter and/or service area.
- Communicate with students
and staff in a professional manner.
- Demonstrate versatility
in instructional methodology and versatility in serving a diverse
student population.
- Be familiar with
and observe appropriate board policies and contractual agreements.
- Willingness to promote
Porterville College through community service within the local
community.
Required Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Qualified candidates must possess a Master’s degree, or equivalent
foreign degree, in rehabilitation counseling or in special education
and twenty-four or more semester units in upper division or graduate
level course work in counseling, guidance, student personnel,
psychology or social work; or a master’s degree in counseling,
guidance, student personnel, psychology, career development, or
social welfare; and either twelve or more semester units in upper
division or graduate level course work specifically in counseling
or rehabilitation of individuals with disabilities, or two years
of full-time experience, or the equivalent, in one or more of
the following: counseling or guidance for students with disabilities;
or counseling and/or guidance in industry, government, public
agencies, military or private social welfare organizations in
which the responsibilities of the position were predominantly
or exclusively for persons with disabilities. Qualified candidates
must possess a demonstrated sensitivity to the diverse academic,
socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of
community college students. Equivalency: An applicant may qualify
for this position by equivalency. The requirements include having
education and experience equivalent to a Master’s degree or by
possession of a Master’s degree other than listed above and having
education and experience relevant to the position. To be considered
for equivalency, provide collegiate transcripts, a complete description
of work experience, and an Application for Equivalence form (available
from website).
Preferred Qualifications
Desirable Qualifications:
- An advanced degree
in a related field.
- Experience testing
students for achievement and cognitive strengths and weaknesses.
- Ability to communicate
effectively and work cooperatively in a team environment.
- Experience and competency
working with and integrating computers, multi-media and computerized
software as part of the teaching/learning process.
- An understanding
of the advantages and challenges of developing a learning disability
program in a small, rural community college.
- Ability, interest,
and willingness to develop and maintain working relationships
with local high schools to facilitate recruiting and articulation
of the learning disabilities program.
- Ability to deliver
instruction using strategies designed for diverse learning styles.
- Ability to design
learning objectives and assess learning outcomes.
- Willingness to work
with students having a wide range of skills, motivation, and academic
or vocational goals, as well as cultural, socioeconomic, and ethnic
backgrounds.
Application
Process
Application Procedures:
Interested applicants must submit:
1. Signed letter of
interest.
2. Completed and signed
Kern Community College District Academic Application Form (download
at http://www.portervillecollege.edu/Employ_Op/index.html
. (Do not use terms like “see resume” when completing the
form.) All questions on the form must be completed.
3. A current resume
or vitae of your educational background and experience as well
as your professional activity.
4. Unofficial copies
of transcripts verifying all collegiate course work and degrees
earned. Degrees, certificates, and coursework must be from an
accredited institution. (Hiring is subject to verification of
official transcripts).
5. A separate, one-page
narrative describing your counseling style and philosophy. Please
include your thoughts on the subject of sensitivity to the diverse
academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disabled and ethnic backgrounds
of community college students.
6. Two (2) current letters
of professional recommendation. Undated or unsigned letters will
not be considered. Letters should address how the applicant’s
qualifications and experience relate to the position.
7. Professional References:
Include references from previous Division Chair AND Dean (supervisor
acceptable if no academic experience).
8. Application for Equivalence
form IF you are requesting equivalency (available from website)
9. Equal Opportunity
Survey form (optional) Application packets sent via email will
not be accepted.
Return Application Packet
to:
Porterville College
Human Resources
100 East College Avenue
Porterville, CA 93257
Phone: 559-791-2225
Fax: 559-791-2392
Email: jbrisson@portervillecollege.edu
Web: www.portervillecollege.edu
TTD – California Relay
Service: 800-735-2929
Application Deadline:
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Complete
application packets received by June 15, 2008 are assured consideration.
Additional
Information
Salary: Salary range
for 2007/08: $47,164 to $76,073 based upon education and experience.
Maximum placement on the salary schedule for new instructors is
Class V, Step 7. Contract based on a 195-day assignment schedule
to begin as soon as possible. Benefits: District paid comprehensive
medical, dental and employee assistance plans for employee and
dependents. District paid basic life insurance ($50,000) for employee
only. Additional life insurance, vision benefits, and tax-deferred
annuities available at employee’s election. If because of a disability
you need a reasonable accommodation to apply or interview for
this opening, contact Human Resources. The successful applicant
must provide proof of identity and legal authority to work in
the United States. Information related to the selection process,
the college, or locale is available from our website. The screening
of candidates will be conducted by a screening committee. The
screening committee reserves the right to limit the number of
interviews granted. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a position
does not assure the applicant of an interview. A successful applicant
must provide proof of identity and legal authority to work in
the United State by completing a I-9 form. Applicants for certain
positions must submit to a pre-placement physical and drug screen.
A criminal history check by the California Department of Justice
and verification of freedom from tuberculosis are conditions of
employment after all other required job conditions have been met.
The Human Resources Office of the Kern Community College District
reserves the right to extend time limits, re-initiate the recruitment/selection
process, or cancel the position at any time. Porterville College/Kern
Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It
is the policy of the Kern Community College District to provide
all persons with equal employment and educational opportunities
without regard to race, color, religion, gender (or pregnancy
related condition), national origin, age, disability (or medical
condition), marital status, or sexual orientation or any other
protected classification under the provisions of Federal and/or
California law.
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POSTED:
8/11/2008
Director, Academic Advising – Graduate and Adult Bachelor’s
Center for Graduate and Adult Services
Hawai'i Pacific University
Close
Date: See website posting at http://www.hpu.edu
Position
Description
The Director
of Academic Advising works in partnership with the Director of
Admissions to develop a comprehensive one-stop support system
for Graduate and Adult Bachelor’s degree students. Manages enrollment-driven
advising services for students and explains and interprets academic
policies and transfer credit awards. Develops retention programs.
Recruits and retains a quality staff. Position is based Downtown.
Required
Qualifications
Master’s
degree as well as related professional experience are required.
Application
Process
To apply,
send a resume and cover letter to Charles Sasaki, Associate Vice
President, csasaki@hpu.edu .
All inquiries will be held in confidence.
Institutional
Information
Hawai’i
Pacific University is the largest private university in the 50th
state with three major campuses on the island of O'ahu . Our enrollment
of over 8,000 includes equal proportions of students from Hawai'i
, international, and continental U.S. locales. www.hpu.edu
.
Contact
Information
Charles
Sasaki, Associate Vice President csasaki@hpu.edu
POSTED:
8/11/2008
Assistant Director of Academic Advising for Nursing
Hawai'i
Pacific University
Closing
Date: See website posting at http://www.hpu.edu
Position
Description
The Assistant
Director works in partnership with the Director of Advising, Hawaii
Loa campus and School of Nursing to develop a comprehensive advising
system for BSN students. Manages enrollment-driven advising services
for students and explains and interprets academic policies and
transfer credit awards. Develops retention programs and serves
as lead administrator in the Director’s absence. Position is based
at the Hawaii Loa (Kaneohe) campus.
Required
Qualifications
Master’s
degree as well as related professional experience are required.
Application
Process
To apply,
send a resume and cover letter to Charles Sasaki, Associate Vice
President, csasaki@hpu.edu .
All inquiries will be held in confidence.
Institutional
Information
Hawai'i
Pacific University is the largest private university in the 50th
state with three major campuses on the island of O'ahu. Our enrollment
of over 8,000 includes equal proportions of students from Hawai'i,
international, and continental U.S. locales. www.hpu.edu
.
Contact
Information
Charles
Sasaki, Associate Vice President csasaki@hpu.edu
POSTED:
8/11/2008
Academic Advisor (Honolulu & Kaneohe Campus
Academic Advising and Personal Counseling
Hawai'i Pacific University
Close
Date: See website posting at http://www.hpu.edu
Position
Description
The
Academic Advisor serves as an integral part of the Student Affairs
and Enrollment Management division at HPU. The Advisor assists
students by explaining and interpreting academic policies and
programs of study; approves student registrations for each semester,
and acts as a student advocate; counsels and advises students
with personal and academic issues; assists students with their
career search; conducts projects regarding retention activities,
and performs recruitment and community service activities. required.
Required
Qualifications
Master’s
degree or equivalent required.
Application
Process
Applications
are accepted on an ongoing basis. To apply, send a resume and
cover letter to Charles Sasaki, Associate Vice President, csasaki@hpu.edu
. Several positions are currently available and applicants
are encouraged to identify any student groups that they are particularly
interested in serving (class standing, majors, transfers, graduate
students, etc.). All inquiries will be held in confidence.
Institutional
Information
Hawai’i
Pacific University is the largest private university in the 50th
state with three major campuses on the island of O'ahu . Our enrollment
of over 8,000 includes equal proportions of students from Hawai'i
, international, and continental U.S. locales. www.hpu.edu
.
Contact
Information
Charles
Sasaki, Assoicate Vice President, csasaki@hpu.edu
.
POSTED:
8/11/2008
Coordinator of Academic Advising - Technical Operations
Academic Advising and Personal Counseling
Hawai'i Pacific University
Close
Date: See website posting at: http://www.hpu.edu
Position Description
The Coordinator
of Academic Advising for Tech Ops serves as a generalist academic
advisor while also working to develop processes which support
data-driven decision making and streamlined support services for
HPU students. Position is currently based at the Windward Hawaii
Loa campus but the Coordinator will be expected to maintain a
presence on the Downtown campus as well.
Required
Qualifications
Master’s
degree as well as familiarity with the Banner system or related
professional experience are both strongly desired.
Application
Process
To apply,
send a resume and cover letter to Charles Sasaki, Associate Vice
President, csasaki@hpu.edu .
All inquiries will be held in confidence.
Institutional
Information
Hawai’i
Pacific University is the largest private university in the 50th
state with three major campuses on the island of O'ahu . Our enrollment
of over 8,000 includes equal proportions of students from Hawai'i
, international, and continental U.S. locales. www.hpu.edu
.
Contact
Information
Charles
Sasaki, Associate Vice President csasaki@hpu.edu
POSTED:
7/28/2008
COUNSELING FACULTY
Gavilan College
Close
Date: August 8, 2008
Position
Description
GAVILAN
COLLEGE
5055 Santa
Teresa Blvd.
Gilroy,
CA 95020
Phone:
(408) 848-4753
FAX: (408)
846-4944
2 part-time
faculty positions are now available for COUNSELING FACULTY
Closing
Date: August 8, 2008
Pay range:
$46.71 - $54.06 per hour
ABOUT THE
POSITIONS Gavilan College seeks qualified and enthusiastic applicants
for an adjunct/part-time counseling faculty position for our MESA
(15 hours per week) and Basic Skills program (21 hours per week).
Preferred start date for both positions is on or about August
25, 2008. WHAT IS MESA? The MESA (Mathematics, Engineering, Science
Achievement Community College Program) is an academic program
with a mission to increase the number of educationally disadvantaged
community college (undergraduate) students who transfer to four-year
institutions and earn degrees in math-based majors, such as (but
not limited to) engineering (civil, architectural, mechanical,
electrical), computer science, biology, chemistry, and physics.
WHAT IS “BASIC SKILLS PROGRAM”? The Basic Skills Program assists
new and continuing students who, based on assessment test scores,
need to take refresher courses in english and math before they
are eligible to enroll in college transfer level classes. The
purpose of the program is to identify the needs and goals of these
students, facilitate each student’s access to the appropriate
resources and services on campus, and promote the successful transition
to college level coursework, degree completion and transfer to
4-year institutions. Included in the services provided are individualized
and group counseling and workshops and classes on topics such
as learning styles, time management, study skills, career exploration
and goal setting.
Duties
SPECIFIC
TO THE BASIC SKILLS POSITION
Job Duties
and Responsibilities:
Work as
a team member to provide appropriate intervention and support
to students in basic skills courses
Provide
comprehensive counseling services to a diverse, multicultural
student population
Develop
and deliver high quality guidance courses, workshops, and outreach
presentations
Participate
as a member of the First Year Experience (FYE) faculty team
Work evening
hours/weekend hours at various campuses within the District as
needed
Desirable
Attributes and Experience:
Commitment
to supportive relations with students, which includes sensitivity
to the needs and problems of a diverse, multicultural student
population.
An understanding
of the unique challenges facing students requiring basic skills
Bilingual (Spanish/English) ability, bi-literate and/or bi-cultural.
Ability
to collaborate and work closely with instructional faculty on
a variety of issues pertaining to students, courses and projects.
Experience in community college counseling and developing education
plans
Enthusiasm,
creativity and flexibility
Desire
to collaborate, innovate and build an effective program which
will enable basic skills level students to thrive, succeed and
attain their goals.
Required
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
(Same for both positions)
Minimum
Academic Qualifications:
Master’s
Degree in Counseling Guidance, Clinical Psychology, Counseling
Psychology or a California License in Marriage and Family Therapy,
or the equivalent as it relates to state minimum qualifications
and equivalencies.
* * Individuals
lacking the above degree-based academic qualifications, but who
may have an equivalent background must submit either an Equivalency
Form as part of their application package. Contact Human Resources
for details about equivalency application.
SPECIFIC
TO THE MESA POSITION Desirable Attributes and Experience:
* Experience
in crisis counseling.
* Significant
training or experience in working with under-represented, low
income and first generation minority students, specifically Latino,
African American and Native American students.
* Bilingual
(Spanish/English) ability, bi-literate and/or bi-cultural.
* Ability
to collaborate and work closely with instructional faculty on
a variety of issues pertaining to students, courses and projects.
Application
Process
Application
Process for both positions: Email your resume and cover letter
to Shairon Williams, Director of Human Resources at swilliams@gavilan.edu
. Prior to employment, employee must:
(a) provide
proof of eligibility to work in the United States
(b) be
fingerprinted and have background clearance, and have current
proof of clearance from tuberculosis.
Additional
Information
NON-DISCRIMINATION
Gavilan College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action/Title
IX/Employer of Disabled, committed to hiring a diverse staff.
All qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion,
sex, national origin, age, disability, military status, sexual
orientation, or marital status are encouraged to apply. Copyright
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Contact
Information
Email your
resume and cover letter to Shairon Williams, Director of Human
Resources at swilliams@gavilan.edu
POSTED:
7/23/2008
Director, Office of Student Services
School of Nursing & Dental Hygiene
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Close
Date: Until filled
Position
Description
Director,
Office of Student Services for Nursing & Dental Hygiene, Full
time, non-tenure track position.
Duties
Provides
the leadership for university and school initiatives and programs
and translates goals and objectives into operations. Implements
marketing strategy to increase recruitment and retention of students
in SONDH programs. Assesses, manages and improves student and
faculty satisfaction via multiple pathways. Initiates, promotes
and evaluates innovative programs, services and systems that will
enhance linkages with faculty, students and alumni. Advises students
and faculty on university and school policy and procedures. Maintains
oversight for development of data systems, outcomes management
and reporting processes. Oversees and directs scholarship and
tuition waivers and award distribution. Monitors performance of
individuals within Department of Student Services and provides
ongoing feedback, coaching and support for growth. Develops ongoing
plans for staff improvement that are timely, measurable and achievable.
Develops management and leadership skills in others. Advises students
as needed. Creates an outcomes driven environment with accountability
to stakeholders. Facilitates and actively participates in school
and institutional activities. Ensures multi-directional communications
systems are in place. Ability to multi-task and handle complex
situations. Duties may be reassigned as defined by SONDH.
Required
Qualifications
For applicants
meeting Assistant Specialist criteria, a Master’s Degree plus
30 credits of graduate study beyond the Master’s from a college
or university of recognized standing with major work in a closely
related field is required. At the assistant specialist level,
there must be evidence of the ability to perform required duties,
including evidence of supervision and the ability to exercise
independent judgment competently in the field of specialization
is also required. For applicants meeting the Associate Specialist
criteria, a Doctoral Degree from a college or university of recognized
standing with major course work and dissertation in a closely
related field is required. At the Associate specialist level,
there must be at least four years of experience in the appropriate
specialty as an assistant specialist or equivalent. Evidence of
ability to perform required duties and to supervise the work of
others, i.e. assistants is also required. For applicants meeting
Specialist criteria, a Doctoral Degree from a college or university
of recognized standing with major course work and dissertation
in a closely related field. At least four years of experience
in the appropriate specialty in the next lower rank or equivalent.
Able to demonstrate a level of professional achievement which
establishes his/her stature as a substantial contributor to the
standards, techniques and methodology of the student services
profession. Evidence of ability to perform required duties and
to supervise the work of others, i.e. assistants.
Preferred
Qualifications
Demonstrated
success in managing a similar department and holding duties equivalent
to the Office of Student Services in an academic setting including,
but not limited to management, marketing, advising, customer service,
supervision, and project management. Experience/background in
nursing or dental hygiene, fiscal management and extramural funding.
Application
Process
All applications
will be reviewed for minimum qualifications after receipt of all
required application information to the Associate Dean for Academic
Affairs, SONDH Office
Institutional
Information
The University
of Hawaii at Manoa is a research university of international standing.
It is the flagship university within the 10 campus system of the
University of Hawaii. It creates, refines, disseminates and perpetuates
human knowledge. It offers a comprehensive array of undergraduate,
graduate and professional degrees through the doctoral level,
including nursing, law, and medicine.It carries out advanced research
and extends services to the community. Students have special opportunities
for Asian, Pacific and Hawaiian educational experiences, involvement
in research activities, service learning and co-curricular activities.
Contact
Information
Send application
letter, curriculum vitae, official transcripts, and arrange to
have three confidential letters of reference, sent to
Dr. Vickie
Niederhauser
Interim
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
School
of Nursing & Dental Hygiene
University
of Hawaii @ Manoa
2528 McCarthy
Mall
Webster
Hall 402
Honolulu,
HI 96822
POSTED:
7/15/2008
COUNSELOR
Porterville College
Close Date: Open until filled, but complete application
packets received by 4:00PM, July 24, 2008 are assured consideration
Position
Description
Porterville College
100 East College Avenue
Porterville, CA 93257
www.portervillecollege.edu
Invites Applications for:
COUNSELOR
Full-Time, 185-days, Tenure-Track Position.
Filing Deadline: JULY 24, 2008
Open until filled, but complete application packets received by
4:00PM, July 24, 2008 are assured consideration.
THE POSITION
Full-time, 185-days, tenure-track position as a community college
counselor. This person will serve as the Transfer Center Coordinator
and provide counseling assistance, career assessment, and educational
planning to students. This assignment may include evening and
weekend responsibilities.
Duties
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide primary leadership responsibilities as the Transfer
Center Coordinator.
- Provide educational counseling and advisement, career counseling,
and testing services to students on site and online.
- Maintain individual records on counselee's.
- Keep accurate records of student enrollment, attendance, and
scholastic progress.
- Provide matriculation services for students and track potential
graduates.
- Complete unofficial transcript evaluations.
- Identify special student needs.
- Participate in recruiting and articulation activities with local
schools, other community colleges, four-year colleges, community
agencies and employers.
- Teach counseling or personal development classes.
- Serve on college-wide committees.
- Serve as liaison to community agencies and local employers.
- Communicate effectively and work cooperatively with others in
a team environment.
Required Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s degree in counseling, rehabilitation counseling, clinical
psychology, counseling psychology, guidance counseling, educational
counseling, social work, or career development OR the equivalent.
NOTE: A license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) is an
alternative qualification for this discipline.
Preferred
Qualifications
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
- Community college counseling experience.
- An understanding of the advantages and challenges of developing
a quality counseling program in a rural community college with
multiple
sites.
- Ability to work with students having a wide range of skills,
motivation, and academic or occupational goals.
- Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic,
cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college
students.
- Ability and willingness to work effectively with college communities
and community groups and employers.
- Ability and experience in using computer technology as a counseling/advising
tool.
- Experience with or interest in online and other distance learning
student services.
- Ability to assist students in establishing goals and appropriate
action plans.
- Experience in curriculum development.
Application Process
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Successful applicant must provide proof of identity and legal
authority to work in the United States.
Open until filled, but complete application packets received by
Thursday, July 24, 2008 at 4:00PM are assured consideration.
If applying for more than one position, you must submit a separate
application packet for each position.
In order to be considered a candidate for this position, application
packet MUST include the following documents:
1. Signed Letter of Interest addressing qualifications, teaching
style and philosophy (maximum 3 pages).
2. Completed and signed Kern Community College District Academic
application form.
3. College Transcripts (copies are acceptable for the screening
and interview process).
4. Two (2) signed letters of professional recommendation dated
within the past 6 months.
5. Current resume or curriculum vitae.
A demonstration of counseling techniques as well as a writing
exercise will be required as part of the scheduled interview.
Note: All documents submitted become the property of Kern Community
College District and will not be returned or copied.
All applications will be examined to determine whether or not
the applicant meets minimum qualifications. Minimum and desirable
qualifications will be analyzed to select those applicants to
be invited to the campus, at their own expense, for interviews
with the search committee after July 24, 2008.
The college reserves the right to re-advertise the position or
to delay indefinitely final selection if it is deemed that applicants
for the position do not constitute an adequate applicant pool.
Kern Community College District Academic application materials
are available at www.portervillecollege.edu. All inquiries should
be directed to: jbrisson@portervillecollege.edu
Human Resources Office
Porterville College
100 East College Avenue
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 791-2225
FAX: (559) 791-2392
It is the policy of Porterville College to provide all persons
with equal employment and educational opportunities without regard
to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual
orientation/preference, national origin, marital status, disability,
or age.
Institutional Information
THE COLLEGE AND ITS COMMUNITIES
Porterville College is located in Porterville, California, and
serves students and communities in the central valley.
Porterville is within three hours commuting time to the seashores
of the Pacific or the metropolitan Los Angeles area. The population
of the
Porterville urban area is approximately 52,000 persons and that
of the surrounding service area is 110,000 persons. Porterville
provides a
quality of life that includes inexpensive housing, outdoor recreation,
excellent elementary and secondary schools, and friendly neighbors.
Porterville serves as a gateway to a vast mountain wonderland
and recreational area of the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National
Parks. The
high alpine wilderness is home to awe-inspiring giant sequoias,
immense mountains, deep canyons and over 200 caverns.
For additional information please visit our website at:
http://www.portervillecollege.edu
.
The faculty, staff, and administration of Porterville College
recognize the value to the campus community of a rich diversity
of backgrounds
and perspectives among its members, and therefore encourage applications
from candidates who might contribute to our prosperity in this
regard.
Additional Information
SALARY AND BENEFITS
Starting salary range: $47,164 to $76,073 based on education and
experience. Maximum placement on the salary schedule for new faculty
is Class V, Step 7, $76,073 which requires an earned doctorate
and six (6) years of approved experience. Contract based on 185-day
assignment.
Benefits: District-financed comprehensive health, dental, and
employee assistance plans for employee and dependents. District-financed
life
insurance ($50,000) for employee. Additional life insurance, vision
benefits, and tax-deferred annuities available at employee's election.
(Estimated monetary value of fringe benefit package is $11,000.)
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Contact Information
Kern Community College District Academic application materials
are available at www.portervillecollege.edu. All inquiries should
be directed to: jbrisson@portervillecollege.edu
Human Resources Office
Porterville College
100 East College Avenue
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 791-2225
FAX: (559) 791-2392
