FYI and for interested colleagues.
Sylvia Mioduski, Director
University Learning Center
University of Arizona
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Date: Mon, 23 Dec 1996 13:40:21 -0800
From: Alejandra Juarez <[log in to unmask]>
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Subject: Job Announcement
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Position: COLLEGE ADVISOR - Full-time, overtime exempt, 10-month
position (September-June) for the Central California
Educational Talent Search Program, funded by the
U.S. Department of Education, under the administrative
direction of the Office of the Dean of Student Affairs
at California State University, Fresno. This is a
four-year grant with annual funding through 1998.
Program Description:
The purpose of the Central California Educational
Talent Search Program is to assist participants to
continue and graduate from secondary school and to
enroll in postsecondary educational programs. Each
year, 150 new participants will be selected from
designated target areas. High school participants from
primarily rural areas will be selected based on income, first
generation to attend college and having the academic
potential to benefit from postsecondary education.
Services will include academic planning, career
counseling, financial aid orientation, pre-admission
testing, and outreach assistance with postsecondary education.
Duties &
Responsibilities:
The incumbent will provide advising and counseling
services to students in target schools; assist in the
preparation and implementation of efforts to inform
Talent Search participants of student financial aid and
postsecondary optiions available. Provide participant
identifications, selection, intake and counseling services
in target high schoolds; provide workshops, seminars;
assist in the implementation of early outreach
acitivities; participates in inservice training needed
to ensure successful implementation of assigned duties
as related to the accomplishment of stated program
objectives; assist the Project Director in the
preparation of reports, evaluations, proposals and
other documents necessary for the continued funding and
successful opperation of the program.
Qualifications
& Experience:
Bachelor's degree in education, counseling, psychology,
social work education, or related field or discipline.
Minimum of two years of professional experience in
working with minority, low income and other
disadvantaged students preferred. Experience and/or
training in student assessment, career development, academic
advisement and guidance and educational planning.
Preference will be given to candidates whose experience
and/or background is similar to those of Talent Search
eligible populations served.
Knowledge &
Abilities:
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students,
parents, community and school personnel. Good written and oral
communication skills. Bilingual in Spanish/English preferred.
Ability to work flexible hours including some evenings
and weekends.
Salary: $2,500 per month (10 months). Benefits include health,
dental, vision and life insurance, vacation, sick leave
and holiday pay.
Filing
Deadline:
January 17, 1997.
To Apply: Obtain and submit employment application at:
California State University, Fresno Foundation
4910 N. Chestnut Avenue (south of Shaw Avenue)
Fresno, CA 93726
Telephone: (209) 278-0848 (message line)
NOTE: Foundation Office will be closed 12/24/96 at noon
through 1/1/97.
Employment for this position is by the California State University,
Fresno Foundation. This is not a State of California position.
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
