Student Services Advisor

Job Description:

* Special Note: This position is only used for the duration of a categorically funded program and will be terminated when the program ends.DEFINITIONUnder general supervision of the assigned administrator, performs a variety of student services duties including: advising and retention of current and prospective students, academic planning, career planning, transfer planning, admissions and records, financial aid and scholarships, foster youth, veterans, and other assigned student support services for students. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISEDReceives direct or general supervision from the assigned Administrator. Exercises no supervision of staff. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Provide specialized advisement regarding student services to new and continuing students in specialty fields such as career or education planning, admissions and records, Financial Aid and Scholarships, Extended Opportunities and Services (EOP&S), YESS Foster Youth Services, Veterans, and/or other assigned areas.
• Interview individual students to determine program eligibility and obtain information required to develop student educational, financial and career plans.
• Process applications and forms according to established procedures; request transcripts, records and other information needed to determine status of applications and forms.

• Analyze student data and certify eligibility for program participation as required; interpret, apply and explain complex rules, regulations, requirements and restrictions.

• Work with SARS and Banner to assist students with scheduling counseling and workshop appointments.
• Select, administer score and interpret assessment tests and assessment instruments; analyze alternative courses of action and assist students in developing appropriate plans.
• Communicate with academic counselors, Center personnel, business leaders, social service agencies,

community resources, educational institutions and others to coordinate activities, workshops, and/or exchange information and refer students for further assistance.

• Maintain current knowledge of a variety of complex regulations, requirements and policies related to assigned specialty area.
• Prepare and maintain records, reports, lists and files related to assigned function.
• Develop forms, spreadsheets, databases, handbooks, manuals and other written materials to facilitate student advisement.
• Plan, develop and conduct workshops to provide students with specialized assistance and information
• In admission, orientation, transfer, financial aid, scholarships, graduation, retention, job /career searches, student success, and other related student service areas.
• Train and provide work direction to assigned personnel and student assistants; recruit and select hourly employees as needed.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

Bachelor degree in Social Sciences and Human Service AND three years of increasingly responsible experience in a student services or related field. Licenses and Certifications:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver's License by time of appointment.

ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTSTypical office setting. Extensive computer work. Long periods of standing and sitting. Adjustable work schedule to include nights and weekends. Lifting boxes and storage up to 30 pounds. Direct contact with students with various health conditions (AIDS, HIV, Hepatitis, etc.) PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS/CLEARANCES

• Criminal Justice Fingerprints.
• Tuberculosis screening.
• District pre-planning drul testing at District expense.

BENEFITS PACKAGEDiversified medical, dental, vision and life insurance programs. $50,000 term life insurance plan, long term care and long-term disability insurance plans. Benefits also include up to 22 vacation days and 12 sick days per year. Staff members contribute a percentage of their monthly salary to the State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) or Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) and, where applicable, to Social Security. APPLICATION PROCEDURE:To ensure full consideration, qualified candidates must submit: Compton Community College District Classified Application OnlineUpload the following documents: o Cover Letter (Letter of introduction highlighting your education and experience.) o Resume o Copies of pertinent transcript(s). Multiple page transcripts must be uploaded as ONE pdf document. (Foreign Transcripts: Transcripts issued outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. For information on transcript evaluation services, please visit: http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl635.pdf)

• Please Note: Documents uploaded for a previous position cannot be reused for other positions. You

must submit the required documents for each position you apply for by the closing date. Failure to do so will result in an incomplete application. Applications with an incomplete status will not receive consideration. You may check the status of your application online. ALL APPLICATIONS MATERIALS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE AT:Compton Community College District - Administration - Human Resources REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:Any individual with a disability, who requires reasonable accommodation, may request assistance by contacting the Human Resources Office at (310) 900-1600 extension 2400, or completing form PC1105, a minimum of five (5) working days prior to closing date for this position. SELECTION PROCEDURE:

Applications will be screened to determine which applicants meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the job announcement.

Applicants who meet the basic qualifications and who are also deemed to possess the highest degree of desirable qualifications will be invited to the college at their own expense. During the campus visit, each applicant will be tested and/or interviewed.

The selection procedure will consist of an Examination and Qualification Appraisal Interview (worth 100%). The Examination will be evaluated as part of the Interview. Examinations may consist of a written or performance test, an evaluation of training and experience, an oral examination or interview, or other tests determined by the Personnel Commission. EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION:To be considered in the initial committee review, all materials requested in this vacancy notice must be received no later than the filing deadline. Applicants wishing to apply for more than one position must submit separate materials for each position. The District does not return materials submitted an application for a position. SUBMISSION OF THESE MATERIALS IS THE APPLICANT'S RESPONSIBILITY. During the interview, consideration will be given to factors in addition to education and experience, including but not limited to professional development, ability to work with others, and commitment to meet student needs. The District reserves the right to contact the current or most recent employer and to investigate past employment records of applicants selected for interview. Applicants who are eliminated from consideration will be notified by letter or email. Candidates should not expect official notification of the status of their candidacy until the Special Trustee has acted upon the District's recommendation for employment.

The District reserves the right to extend the deadline, re-advertise the position, or to delay indefinitely filling this position if it is deemed that applicants for the position do not constitute an adequate applicant pool. Staffing of this

position is contingent upon the availability of funding.

MISSION STATEMENT:Compton College is a welcoming and inclusive community where diverse students are supported to pursue and attain student success. Compton College provides solutions to challenges, utilizes the latest techniques for preparing the workforce and provides clear pathways for completion of programs of study, transition to a university, and securing living-wage employment. THE COMPTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERCompton Community College District is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, marital status, denial of Family & Medical Care Leave, national origin (including language limitations), ancestry, medical condition (cancer/genetic characteristics), age (40 and above), disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, denial of pregnancy disability leave or reasonable accommodation, or other protected classes, or obligations to the National Guard or Reserve Forces of the United States. For specific details on this policy, please contact Rachelle Sasser, EEO Compliance Officer, at (310) 900-1600, extension 2400. IMPORTANT NOTICETo be included in the initial screening, application materials must be received no later than 3:00 p.m. on the closing date.