General Information
| Job Description | STDT ACAD SPEC 3 | Working Title | University Honors Counselor - Outreach, Recruitment, Development & Alumni Relations |
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| Job Code | 004550 | Grade | 20 |
| Department Name | Honors Dept - D01128 | Department Head | Richard Cardullo |
| Supervisor | Jane Kim | Effective Date | 05/01/2024 |
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
| Using skills as a seasoned, experienced professional, applies the full range of knowledge and strategies related to learning skills for students. Works independently, receiving guidance in unusual or particularly complicated situations. |
Department Custom Scope
| The University Honors Counselor is responsible for providing counseling services to a diverse caseload of approximately 250 University Honors students. Using the principles of developmental advising and a knowledge of teaching and learning theory, the incumbent promotes student development and academic success to University Honors students by guiding them in making a successful transition to university-level academics; satisfying University Honors requirements and responsibilities; developing leadership and team-building skills; participating in campus and community service; pursuing involvement in high-impact educational experiences; conducting undergraduate research; and completing a capstone project. The incumbent works with dedicated University Honors faculty and professors, who mentor students in pursuit of their capstone projects, and collaborates with academic advisors in the colleges and departments to ensure that students are making progress in pursuit of their academic goals. The position provides program management in the following areas of academic support for University Honors students: outreach and recruitment, living-learning communities, alumni relations, and development and fundraising. As such, this position will serve as the University Honors liaison to Housing and Residential Life, to the Honors Transfer Council of California (HTCC), and to the Honors Alumni Board. The position will coordinate event management/participation for the aforementioned programs and the University Honors Cording Ceremony. The applicant most suited to this position will enjoy doing outreach & recruitment; initiating and developing connections with students, on/off campus departments, alumni, staff, faculty, and parents; talking to people; being very comfortable making presentations and tabling; having a heart to serve a diverse group of students in the Inland Empire; and being truly passionate about and believing in student development/counseling. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
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| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
| Master's degree in related area. | Preferred |
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
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| Experience in effectively analyzing and interpreting policies, procedures, and guidelines and in evaluating complex concepts and applying them appropriately. | Required |
| Experience with student academic program administration for varying class levels (freshman through senior). | Required |
| 4 - 7 years of related experience. | Required |
License Requirements
Certification Requirements
| Certification | Requirement |
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Educational Condition Requirements
| Condition | Requirement |
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Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
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Delivers academic programs to students that enhance academic success through group, one-on-one, and course-based formats of service for a wide range of learning issues in a discipline for a broad scope of academic courses (e.g., lower-division writing across the curriculum; a cluster of biological science courses; lower division pre-professional trajectories in math/statistics).
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50 |
Applies and implements innovative academic support service models to support and enhance student learning, academic success, and intellectual development.
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45 |
| Other duties as assigned | 5 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
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| Knowledge of Microsoft Office, e-mail messaging, web-based software applications, and a student information system. | Required |
| Knowledge of academic curricula. | Required |
| Knowledge of strategies in critical thinking, reading, writing, note taking, test taking, time management, and goal setting. | Required |
| Knowledge of how learning skills issues apply to a research institution. | Required |
| Skill in working independently, setting priorities, and completing assignments with minimal direction. | Required |
| Problem solving and organizational skills. | Required |
| Skills in judgment and decision-making. | Required |
| Knowledge of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality at all times. | Required |
| Familiarity with alumni relations, development, and fundraising. | Required |
| Multicultural competencies, knowledge and experience working and interacting effectively with diverse groups of staff, faculty, and student populations. | Required |
| Interpersonal skills. | Required |
| Skill in accurate record keeping with strict attention to detail. | Required |
| Knowledge of current research and theoretical models that influence the application and delivery of academic services (e.g., discipline specific, student-population specific). | Required |
| Experienced knowledge of specific learning theory, learning styles, affective issues, academic issues, and socio-cultural/linguistic issues in applying academic support to students. | Required |
| Knowledge of program development, data gathering, assessment, and evaluation skills. | Required |
| Familiarity with outreach/recruitment and admissions. | Required |
| Knowledge in designing and implementing learning and pedagogical models. | Preferred |
| May require knowledge of NCAA policies, rules, and regulations. | Preferred |
Special Requirements & Conditions
| Special Condition | Requirement |
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| Travel Outside of Normal Business Hours | Required |
| Travel | Required |
Other Special Requirements & Conditions
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Level of Supervision Received
| General Supervision |
Environment
Working Environment
| Campus |
Other Requirements
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: Yes |