Student Development Advisor

Summary

The Student Development Advisor (SDA) assists students with developing their academic plans, consistent with their life, career, and educational goals. The SDA is expected to build and sustain ongoing relationships with the students to facilitate and enhance the student/college connection. 

May require the ability to work variable schedules including nights and weekends to facilitate events.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and implementing all phases of outreach. 
• Assist with the district-wide development of a relationship-based model of academic advising in support of the educational success of the student. 
• Advise and assist students in understanding the requirements for all CR degree, continuing education, certificate and completion programs, developing academic timelines, and understanding transfer programs to four year institutions. 
• Provide developmental academic advising to all students. 
• Advise and assist students in becoming aware of their values, interests, abilities, and clarifying their academic goals. 
• Assist students on Academic Probation and Dismissal to develop an academic plan to improve their standing 
• Participate in high school recruitment and retention activities. 
• Make referrals to campus and community resources. 
• Make presentations, conduct orientations and workshops. 
• Utilize ASSIST on-line and other articulation resources to ensure course equivalencies for the major, general education preparation, and appropriate placement in CR courses. 
• Contribute to the program review process and to the identification, analysis, and assessment of student learning outcomes. 
• Perform other related duties as assigned to meet the overall mission of the department. 

Qualifications

Knowledge and Skills

• A caseload approach as used to provide counseling and advising services in a community college setting. 
• Theory and practice related to student learning, retention, development and success. 
• Theory and practice related to working with students of diverse backgrounds, ethnicities, and levels of academic preparation. 
• Student support services such as financial aid, EOPS, counseling/advising, disabled student programs, transfer, career development/employment, testing, and tutoring. 
• California Community College matriculation processes and requirements.
• The importance of college course articulation and the role it plays in the academic advisement of students. 
• The California Master Plan for Higher Education, including an understanding of the unique role of the community college as defined in that plan. 
• The process that students must go through in order to be ready to transfer from a community college to a four-year institution. 
• Different learning styles and the implications of these styles when attempting to convey counseling and advising information to students. 
• The role of transcript evaluation in creating meaningful educational plans for incoming transfer students. 
• Basic career assessment, development, and employment processes and resources.

Abilities

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. 
• Lead discussions and make presentations to large and small groups. 
• Demonstrate initiative, creativity, team work, conflict resolution/decision making skills 
• Organize, retrieve, manage and present large amounts of informational details about college programs and course work. 
• Demonstrate sensitivity to the needs and concerns of a diverse college population. 
• Train peers in selected advising techniques and/or program information 
• Prioritize assignments and carry projects to completion. 
• Work well under pressure; learn quickly 
• Maintain a flexible schedule with some evening shifts and campus rotations required 
• Utilize a variety of computer software, including college data systems and internet. 
• Advocate for all students 
• Work ethically with confidential information.

Physical Abilities

• Requires ambulatory skills to retrieve work materials and files; to stand or sit at a counter for extended periods of time. 
• Requires sufficient arm, hand, finger dexterity in order to operate keyboard, typewriter and other office equipment. 
• Requires visual acuity to read words and numbers. 
• Requires auditory ability to carry on conversations with individuals and small groups in person and over the phone. 

Education and Experience
Bachelors degree required plus 2 years work experience in student services related field, preferably in a community college setting. Additional relevant work experience may substitute for education.

Licenses and Certificates
Valid driver’s license.

 
Full-time
12 Months
40 Hours/Week
2080 Hours/Year
Range: 118
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Note: Non-U.S. citizens who cannot provide evidence of authorization to work in the U.S. are ineligible for this position. The Redwoods Community College District does not sponsor non-U.S. citizens to work in the U.S.

Equal Employment Opportunity / Non-Discrimination Statement

The Redwoods Community College District is committed to equal employment opportunity and to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and equitable educational and work environment. The Governing Board supports the intent of the California Legislature to ensure that community colleges build a climate of acceptance and inclusion and that employment opportunities are equalized for all individuals.

It is the policy of College of the Redwoods not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, or sexual orientation in its educational programs and its employment practices.

Position requires sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

College of the Redwoods is committed to equal employment opportunity in its employment and encourages applications from underrepresented group members.

ADA Accommodation Notice

Applicants and nominees who believe they are covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and require accommodation during any part of the interview or selection process must submit a written request with documentation at least five business days prior to the date of need of the accommodation via e-mail to: College of the Redwoods Human Resources at HR@Redwoods.edu.

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It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. Applications will be rejected if incomplete.

Please be aware, the District does not reimburse for expenses related to the recruitment process. unless otherwise noted.

All applicants for faculty and academic administrators must meet the minimum qualifications for the discipline as specified in Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges, published by the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges.  All degrees and credits earned in fulfillment of minimum requirements must be from accredited institutions.  Faculty applicants who do not meet the minimum stated educational qualifications may apply for equivalency.

FOREIGN DEGREE HOLDERS

For positions requiring a degree, all foreign degree credentials must be evaluated by a third party to determine the equivalent U.S. degree and major, and the Foreign Credential Evaluation must be attached to your application before your application will be considered.  Not attaching your Foreign Credential Evaluation will render your application incomplete.  Evaluations should provide the name of the institution attended, a description of your credentials, the major field of study, and the U.S. equivalent for each credential.  For a list of evaluating agencies, visit the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Note:  Even if you obtained your graduate degree(s) in the U.S., you must attach a Foreign Credential Evaluation for your undergraduate degree if it was obtained outside the U.S.

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