DESCRIPTION
Under the supervision of an assigned director, perform duties in support of the academic counseling office, with primary assignment in the Disabled Student Services and CalWORKs offices; performs other related duties as may be assigned.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
(E = indicates essential duties of the position)
- Assists students with the development of individual educational plans including and career goals general education, major, transfer and college requirements. (E)
- Verifies and approves course selections by students which are best suited to their college majors or transfer requirements in correlation with assessment scores or by prescription of the counselor. (E)
- Provides guidance information related to college rules and regulations, policies and procedures; assists students in the enrollment application process; provides preliminary transcript assessment. (E)
- Provides articulation information to students; provide information regarding state college and universities, university system campuses and private institutions. (E)
- Participates with initial intake of students; reviews verification; and discusses services available based upon particular disabilities.
- Conducts telephone follow-up calls for "at-risk" students. (E)
- Reviews and prepares files, transcripts, correspondence and reports.
- Sets up and maintains electronic database, files, and documentation. (E)
- Plans and implements a variety of workshops on topics associated with student success and career planning. (E)
- Collaborates with college support services including Counseling, Admission & Records, Financial Aid, Disabled Student Services, STAR, and EOP&S to maximize resources and services to students. (E)
- Conducts a variety of outreach activities including college tours; presents presentations regarding programs and services; develops community relationships; develops flyers, newsletters and brochures; and develops email messages. (E)
- Coordinates program efforts and educational options with appropriate organizations, including ACS State and Local Solutions, the Department of Social Services, and Career Options. (E)
- Provides work direction to student workers.
- Provides test proctoring.
- Attends committee, staff, and counseling meetings and workshops.
- Performs a variety of general clerical duties and responsibilities.
- Performs other related duties as may be assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in counseling, psychology, business or a related field and two years of experience working with students in an academic environment.
This is a categorically funded position; continued employment is contingent upon continued receipt of funding.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
- Principles and practices of academic advising
- Principles and techniques of student interviewing
- Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment
- College and community resources to assist students
- Articulation information regarding state colleges, universities and private institutions
ABILITY TO:
- Interpret and apply articulation requirements of state colleges and universities, the California university system and private institutions
- Learn and interpret community college curriculum, placement procedures, course prerequisites and general education requirements.
- Assess student needs and make appropriate referrals.
- Perform a variety of responsible work involving independent decision-making.
- Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
OTHER INFORMATION
WORK DIRECTION, LEAD AND SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides work direction to student workers.
For a complete listing and details of all open positions and how to apply, select the HR & Employment link on the AVC Web site at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/avc or contact the Human Resources Office at (661) 722-6311; Voice/Relay, (661) 722-6300 x. 6360, 3041 West Avenue K, Lancaster, CA 93536.
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