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Outreach Coordinator, Upward Bound North (Student Services Professional III), Temporary
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Position Number: 1759181
Location: Rohnert Park, CA
Position Type: Extension and Outreach

Outreach Coordinator, Upward Bound North (Student Services Professional III), Temporary
Sonoma State University

Job ID: 104963
Location: Sonoma State University (Rohnert Park, CA)
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Temporary

Department Name
Pre-Collegiate Programs

Salary and Benefits
Starting salary placement depends on qualifications and experience and will not exceed $4,879 a month.

This position is eligible for a broad range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, retirement (CalPERS), tuition waiver, vacation and sick leave. In addition, 14 paid holidays are offered each year; 13 scheduled on specific days and a Personal Holiday that may be taken any time during the year.

A comprehensive benefits summary for this position is available online by clicking the View Benefits Summary link or by request from SSU Human Resources.

Application Deadline
This position is open until filled. For full consideration, please submit application, along with cover letter and resume, by 8am on Thursday, January 16. Please refer to the Application Process section of this posting for additional details.

Conditions of Employment
This is a full time, temporary, exempt position. Reappointment to this position is dependent upon the individual's performance as well as administrative and budgetary considerations. The university reserves the right to terminate this appointment earlier than the scheduled expiration date.

Responsibilities
Sonoma State University is committed to achieving excellence through teaching, scholarship, learning and inclusion. In line with our Strategic Plan and our Seawolf Commitment, our values include diversity, sustainability, community engagement, respect, responsibility, excellence and integrity. We strive to cultivate a community in which a diverse population can learn and work in an atmosphere of civility and respect. We encourage innovation, experimentation and creativity, as well as contributions to equity and inclusion, in the pursuit of excellence for all members of our university community.

Under general direction to the Director of Outreach Services (Director), the Outreach Coordinator, Upward Bound North performs a wide variety of generally complex Student Services professional work is responsible for case management for Upward Bound North participants and assisting in the coordination of outreach services (e.g., student recruitment, college placement, school outreach) for Upward Bound Sonoma County, Upward Math & Science, and Upward Bound North participants. Assignments require the application of a generally high degree of judgement, tact, persuasiveness, imagination, professional skills, and knowledge in academic advising, as well as a general understanding of the interrelationships and the need for coordinated action within the department, division, and university.

Major duties of the position include, but are not limited to, the following in support of the department of Pre-Collegiate Programs:
- Coordinate and provide academic advisement and outreach to three Upward Bound programs (Upward Bound Sonoma County, Upward Math & Science, and Upward Bound North), ensuring project participants are enrolled in A-G college courses.
- Provide individual and group advising to assure student participation and adherence to program guidelines.
- Help students identify, define, develop, and assess realistic and individualized educational pathways and academic plans.
- Actively participate in initiatives, campaigns, outreach, and events related to Pre-Collegiate programs.
- Assist students to engage in their learning experiences, develop accountability for their decisions, and cultivate an understanding of how those decisions impact their success.
- Provide comprehensive advisement to students through the various pathways to declare or change a major/minor, as well as outline the eligibility implications of these pathways.
- Closely monitor scenarios, and identify opportunities to develop, implement, measure, and improve academic success strategies.
- Assist in the coordination of the Senior Year experience (college placement course) and on-line service learning component for Saturday and Summer Academy.
- Assist the Director with the development and implementation of outreach services policies and procedures.
- Participate in the strategic planning for improvements in outreach services' goals and objectives.
- Recognize program needs and develop approaches for possible implementation to meet those needs. Assist the Director in coordinating liaison work with target school site teachers, counselors, and contacts to ensure academic development of program participants.
- Coordinate academic intervention the development of student Academic Intervention Plans.
- Assist the Director in coordinating a series of career information and internship opportunities for students enrolled in the Upward Bound Sonoma County, Upward Bound Math & Science, and Upward Bound North programs.
- Provide case management for students enrolled in the Upward Bound North program.
- Provide Saturday and Summer Academy program support, including college placement guidance instruction.
- Participate in developing and coordinating recruitment presentations to potential applicants and parents; review applications and participate in the selection process, including coordinating interview of applicants and parents.
- Provide recruitment statistical updates to the Director.
- Participate in the development and implementation of a summer residential component for program participants, including coordinating live in and lead responsibilities of the residential staff.
- Closely monitor student progress and the maintenance of student records over the project period, including alumni participants; documenting outreach services and producing detailed reports; referring students to appropriate community/social agencies for support; and making presentations to staff and student groups regarding issues related to the programs.

Performs other secondary duties as assigned.

Duties will take place in an office setting located at Sonoma State and off site at target high schools throughout Sonoma County. Additional duties may be performed in various locations on the Sonoma State University campus, including working both indoors and outdoors to support and participate in university activities and events. As an exempt employee, you have some flexibility in your schedule however must be available during the regular campus hours Monday through Friday to meet the operational needs of the campus and department. Your specific start time is determined by your Appropriate Administrator. Evening and weekend hours may be required and will be specified only by the supervisor to meet operational needs. The incumbent must maintain regular and acceptable attendance at such levels as is determined by the Appropriate Administrator. This position will require occasional travel, by automobile, bus, or airplane, and overnight stay to travel to trainings, field trip, and meetings off campus.

Qualifications
Possession of these knowledge and abilities is typically demonstrated through the equivalent of three years of progressively responsible professional student services work experience. A master's degree in related field of study may be substituted for one year of experience. This position requires the equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in a related field, including upper division or graduate coursework in counseling techniques, interviewing, and conflict resolution where such are job-related. A master's degree in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, or a directly related field may be substituted for one year of work experience. Two years' experience with TRIO, academic support, or similar programs, including two years' experience working with low-income, first-generation minority or disadvantaged students required. Additional education beyond Bachelor's Degree and/or certifications and training in areas appropriate to the position and demonstrated success in overcoming obstacles similar to that of the target population preferred.

Thorough knowledge of the principles or individual and group behavior, and the ability to articulate the purpose of Pre-Collegiate Programs, student success, and academic advising programs. General knowledge and experience of programs and resources that support the persistence and academic success of pre-college students, particularly at-risk student populations. Intermediate proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) required. Knowledge of Student Access and PeopleSoft preferred.

This position also requires the following abilities:
- General knowledge of the practices, procedures and trends in TRIO and Pre-Collegiate programs.
- Interpret and apply program rules and regulations.
- Use initiative and resourcefulness in planning work assignments.
- Advise students individually and in groups on complex student-related matters.
- Demonstrate multicultural competence through knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Ability to be innovative and open to researching and implementing current academic advising best practices.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Adhere to strict confidentiality requirements and ethical standards.
- Carry out a variety of professionally complex assignments without detailed instructions.
- Establish and maintain cooperative and collaborative working relationships with a variety of individuals.
- Coordinate and prioritize multiple, completing tasks to meet project deadlines.
- Work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Must be able to accept constructive feedback and be flexible in handling change and challenges.
- Think critically and stay focused under pressure.
- Work in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience advising, teaching and tutoring.
- Knowledge of learning strategies, academic skill development and appropriate grade level assessments.
- Experience and/or sensitivity working with a diverse student population, including those from low-income, first-generation backgrounds.
- Coordinate academic and motivational development workshops for low-income and first-generation college students.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the college preparation and placement processes.
- Develop positive interpersonal relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
- Learn and effectively apply a variety of state, federal, CSU, and SSU policies and procedures.
- Independently plan work, solve problems, and use sound judgment to take action.
- Ability to recognize program needs and offer approaches for possible implementation to meet those needs.

Qualification Note
Evidence of degree(s) or certificate(s) and/or license(s) required at time of hire.

Application Process
Click the "Apply Now" to apply to this position, materials submitted with your application will not be returned. For questions related to the application process, please reach out to Human Resources (hr@sonoma.edu | 707.664.3100).

Qualified candidates must submit the following to be considered:
1. Cover Letter and Resume - application system only allows one document to be uploaded, so cover letter and resume must be included in the same MS Word or PDF file (file name should not contain any spaces or special characters)

In your cover letter, please describe the two most important aspects of advising at-risk, pre-college students to support their academic success.

2. Online Employment Application (complete entire application, resume/cover letter will not substitute for any part of the application)

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current employees who apply for this position.

The ADA Coordinator is available at 707.664.2664, to assist individuals with disabilities in need of accommodation during the hiring process.

Other Information
Equal Employment Opportunity: The University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status.

Mandated Reporting: This position may be considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

About Sonoma State University
Sonoma State University, located 48 miles north of San Francisco, is one of the 23 campuses of the California State University. Sonoma State University is a liberal arts institution with an enrollment of approximately 10,000 students and 530 full-time and part-time faculty. Our beautiful campus is located in Rohnert Park, at the foot of the Sonoma hills in the Wine Country.

Sonoma State University is proud to be a smoke-free campus, where smoking and other uses of tobacco products, such as smokeless tobacco, the use of e-cigarettes and similar devices, are prohibited.

Sonoma State University's Jeanne Clery Act Annual Security Report is available at http://www.sonoma.edu/ps/about/jeanneclery.html; Annual Campus Housing Fire Safety Report is available at http://www.sonoma.edu/housing/general-info/emergency-prep/fire-safety.html.

Contact Information
Sonoma State University
Human Resources
Main (707) 664-3100
Fax (707) 664-3196
1801 East Cotati Avenue
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
hr@sonoma.edu