Job Details

Educational Advisor (1,906 hours annually-Fluctuating)

Kern Community College District

Position Number: 01594

Posting Date: 01/26/2016

Closing Date: 2/18/2016

Open Until Filled: Yes

Position Type: Fluctuating Hourly Employment

Rate: $26.73 per hour

Work Week: Fluctuating 1,906 annual hours

Minimum Salary:

Maximum Salary:

Benefits:
Sick leave, vacation and retirement.

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Disability benefits are voluntary and prorated for less than 40 hour per week employees.

College/Site: Cerro Coso College

Location: CC-Kern River Valley, Lake Isabella

Basic Function:
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, serve as a paraprofessional counselor advising students in areas related to academic careers including certificate, graduation, transfer and major requirements; advise students on various careers and on the requirements necessary for achieving career goals.

Education and Experience:
Any combination equivalent to:

Bachelors degree and one year experience in a student services or related function.

Note: Degrees and credits must be from accredited institutions (Title V Section 53406). Any degree from a country other than the United States, including Canada and Great Britain, must be evaluated by an evaluation service.

Note: The screening of candidates will be conducted by a screening committee. The screening committee reserves the right to limit the number of interviews granted. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a position does not assure the applicant of an interview.

Knowledge and Abilities:
KNOWLEDGE OF:

• College policies, procedures and resources.
  
• Program and degree requirements.
  
• Laws, rules and regulations related to assigned activities.
  
• Student services programs.
  
• Operation of a computer and assigned software.
  
• Distance education modalities.
  
• Career and personality tests available to students as a resource tool.
  
• Interpersonal skills including tact patience and courtesy.
  
• Record-keeping techniques.
  
• Oral and written communication skills.
  
• Counseling/advising techniques.

ABILITY TO:

• Serve as a paraprofessional counselor advising students in areas related to academic careers including certificate, graduation, transfer and major requirements.
  
• Advise students on various careers and advise students on the requirements necessary for achieving career goals.
  
• Interpret and explain college policies and procedures to students, faculty and the community.
  
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
  
• Meet schedules and time lines.
  
• Operate a computer and other office equipment.
  
• Prepare and maintain records and reports.
  
• Proctor and score a variety of tests.
  
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
  
• Work independently with little direction.
  
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.

Salary Grade: 46.5

Special Instructions to Applicants:
First Review of Applications:
Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled; but those received by 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Standard Time) on February 18, 2016 are assured consideration. The College reserves the right to extend time limits or reinitiate the recruitment/selection process at any point.

Completed application packet must include:

• Completed Online Application for Employment form
• Current resume
• Letter of interest (Cover Letter)
• Copy of legible transcripts, if applicable
• List of six (6) professional references Listed on application form

Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements.

Recruitment Status (tentative):

• Application Screening: 02/19/16
• Interviews: TBD

The District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization should be established at the time of application submission.

All applicants must apply online at https://careers.kccd.edu/postings/7083. Emails will not be accepted.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, the Kern Community College District encourages candidates with diverse backgrounds to apply.





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