Application Process
This position is open until filled. For full consideration, please submit application, along with cover letter and resume, by 8am on Tuesday, June 24th.
Please review the position description listed above for full scope of responsibilities and qualifications.
Job Summary
Under general direction of the EOP and Seawolf Scholars Program Director the Lead EOP Advisor and Summer Bridge Coordinator performs strategic in-depth analysis of highly complex professional Student Services Professional work and is responsible for utilizing a combination of high-level analytical and high-level interpersonal skills in coordinating aspects of the design, coordination, and implementation of the Summer Bridge Program. The incumbent is responsible for working as a team member with fellow staff members and performs a wide variety of generally complex Student Services Professional work by providing comprehensive academic advising services to students. This includes, but is not limited to, understanding and fulfilling their degree requirements, collaborating with students on their individualized educational pathways, creating academic plans and schedules, assisting in declaring majors/minors, and supporting students in making decisions concerning their learning experiences, academic goals, persistence, and timely graduation. The incumbent is responsible for providing lead-work direction for the daily operations performed by Professional Academic Advisors and students of the department. The incumbent works collaboratively with other Professional Academic Advisors, university staff, faculty, administrators, and coaches to support the educational experience of EOP students, as well as perform other activities related to student success and academic advising. Focus will be given to the EOP and Summer Bridge student population, which includes, but is not limited to, the long-term planning for the recruitment, program eligibility, and on-time graduation of EOP students; addressing identified student challenges; using preventative approaches to solve issues affecting program eligibility and on-time graduation; and collaborating with Academic Affairs, including participating academic departments. The incumbent analyzes, develops, coordinates, and implements programs, events, and workshops that support the mission of EOP and the Summer Bridge Program; independently plans and organizes work requirements and tasks to be accomplished; determines work priorities; handles unusual situations without advice or instruction; solves problems and makes decisions, which have impact on the work of others and the department, within assigned areas of responsibility. In addition, the incumbent provides information and strategic guidance to create a safe space supporting the educational success, retention, and graduation of EOP students.
Key Qualifications
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, Student Affairs and Higher Education or a job‑related field may be substituted for one year of professional experience. A doctorate degree and the appropriate internship or clinical training in counseling, guidance or a job‑related field may be substituted for two years of the required professional experience for positions with a major responsibility for professional, personal or career counseling. Possession of these knowledge and abilities is typically demonstrated through the equivalent to four years of progressively responsible professional student services work experience which includes experience in advising students individually and in groups, and in analysis and resolution of complex student services problems. Advanced proficiency with computers, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and Google Suite required. Knowledge of databases, student information systems, and PeopleSoft preferred. EAB Student Success Collaborative preferred.
Salary and Benefits
Starting salary placement depends on qualifications and experience and will not exceed $6,320 a month. This is a full time, exempt position, which will lead toward permanent status following the successful completion of a probationary period.
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, 15 paid holidays are offered each year. Sonoma State University is also a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) Employer.
A comprehensive benefits summary for this position is available online by clicking here to be taken to the CSU benefits page.
Supplemental Information
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.
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.
CSU Out of State Policy - Sonoma State University, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California. As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.
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