General Information
| Job Description | ACAD ACHIEVEMENT CNSLR 3 | Working Title | Academic Achievement Counselor 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Code | 004501 | Grade | 20 |
| Department Name | Diversity Equity & Inclusion Dept - D01311 | Department Head | Jeffrey Sacks |
| Supervisor | Mariam Lam | Effective Date | 07/01/2023 |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
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Generic Scope
| Experienced professional who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field; independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; possesses broad job knowledge; analyzes problems/issues of diverse scope and determines solutions. |
Custom Scope
| Provides the full range of assessment, counseling, and advice to targeted students, and makes referrals to organization and community resources. Works independently, receiving guidance on complicated problems/situations. |
Department Custom Scope
| Incumbent provides assessment, counseling, and advice to formerly incarcerated and system impacted students; refers students to other campus and community resources and organizations; builds relationships across campus; leads grant writing efforts for additional funding. Position reports to the Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and works closely with the USI organization leadership. This position has a tentative end date of 1 year after the start date however, it may be extended depending on the receipt of additional grant funds and workload needs. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| 4 - 7 years of related experience. | Required |
| Experience in developing and implementing internal and external partnerships to improve outcomes and provide high-impact student services related to the recruitment, development, enrichment, inclusion, retention, degree attainment, and enhancement of the student experience of formerly incarcerated students in all disciplines across the campus. | Required |
| Experience in developing and submitting workshop and panel proposals for relevant conferences, symposiums, and events. | Required |
| Experience in developing and providing academic, political, and professional workshops and training for members, campus partners and departments to learn how to serve formerly incarcerated and system impacted students. | Required |
License Requirements
Certification Requirements
| Certification | Requirement |
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Educational Condition Requirements
| Condition | Requirement |
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Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
|---|---|
Provides multicultural academic counseling across disciplines and colleges/schools to "at risk" populations (e.g., low-income, first-generation college, underrepresented populations, etc.).
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10 |
Conducts comprehensive analyses of students' issues and needs and provides solutions and alternatives to problem areas.
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10 |
Helps students develop strategies to solve academic and personal problems.
|
10 |
Works with academic departments, faculty, and department management to help resolve specific student academic issues.
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10 |
Plans, implements, and teaches academic and personal development seminars/courses.
|
10 |
| Provide specialized advising and coaching to students holding staff and leadership positions. | 10 |
| Advocates for the well-being of students, providing individualized assistance to students who are formerly incarcerated and who are also often transfer students, re-entry students, student parents, student veterans, and former foster youth. | 10 |
| Serves as a subject matter expert of formerly incarcerated and system impacted students and staff. | 10 |
| Implements long-range planning, leadership, and outreach that increases constituent engagement with Underground Scholars and provides strategic direction for the program, including engagement in fundraising activities such as grant -writing, campus funding opportunities, and donor relations. | 10 |
Keeps abreast of student trends in higher education, particularly low-income and first-generation college populations.
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5 |
Hires, trains, and supervises the work of graduate interns and paraprofessionals.
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5 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Knowledge of federal, state, and local requirements to provide for access, health, confidentiality, and safety; legal and ethical issues governing the delivery of counseling services. | Required |
| Knowledge of research methodologies and research designs. | Required |
| Demonstrated knowledge of the theories and practice of counseling, learning, human and career development. | Required |
| Knowledge of the methodologies used to enhance student achievement, such as collaborative teaching/learning models, strategies for effective counseling and peer mentoring, small group facilitation and training, coaching, mentoring, and advocacy. | Required |
| Knowledge of and experience in conflict management and intervention strategies. | Required |
| Knowledge in how to enhance students' intellectual and personal growth and development, including critical thinking, effective communication, self-appraisal, self-esteem, clarification of values, appropriate career choices, and leadership. | Required |
| Knowledge and experience in researching, compiling and analyzing data, and generating reports. | Required |
| Knowledge and experience in analyzing complex situations and identifying solutions for problem-solving; skills and experience in developing and administering programs designed to meet the diverse needs of students. | Required |
| Knowledge of trends and issues facing low-income and first-generation college, underrepresented, disadvantaged, physically challenged, and under prepared students in higher education. | Required |
| Strong oral and written communication skills in order to collaborate and partner with multiple campus departments and leadership to address cross-issue social justice, diversity organizing, equity, and inclusion, and grant funding acquisition. | Required |
| Empathetic interpersonal skills to advise and mentor student leaders on complex and sensitive issues. | Required |
| Extensive knowledge of how to best support, guide, and mentor students leading projects and programs serving formerly incarcerated and system impacted students. | Required |
| Knowledge regarding current and new laws and policies pertaining to incarceration, reentry, housing, internships, and career/job access, and financial aid that may impact Underground Scholar students. | Required |
| Project management and coordination skills to guide students in their own communications, informational materials, and interactions with campus leaders. | Required |
Special Requirements & Conditions
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Other Special Requirements & Conditions
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Level of Supervision Received
| General Supervision |
Environment
Working Environment
| Campus |
Other Requirements
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Environmental Requirements
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: Yes |