Academic Coordinator, Educational Talent Search

Aimed at fostering the next generation of college graduates, CSUF Educational Talent Search partners with schools, the district, local colleges, and universities to provide students with exceptional resources.  The project services are designed to increase the number of students progressing onto higher education, who are successful in the baccalaureate, and beyond.  Educational Talent Search provides tailored academic advisement, academic support, and college access programming for students to ensure that they are provided with the highest-quality opportunities to be successful in college.   
 
Under the Supervision of the Educational Talent Search Director, the Academic Coordinator will identify eligible participants; assist in the development and implementation of comprehensive services and activities in an effort to motivate and develop the necessary skills to complete a program of secondary education and enroll in a post-secondary institution; and provide academic advisement and other services as outlined in the Educational Talent Search grant proposal.
 
CSUF has two Talent Search grants.  One grant serves 600 participants annually from three high schools: Anaheim, Magnolia, Katella, high schools. The second grant serves 500 students from Loara, Savanna and Western high schools.  Based on program needs and the discretion of the Educational Talent Search director, the Academic Coordinator will support services of one or more grants at one or more target schools.  The program partners with Anaheim Union High School District and was initially funded in 1991.

• Facilitates and promotes the delivery of individual and group academic support services to program participants.
• Plans, designs, facilitates, promotes, and presents programs and activities for participants and parents/guardians.  This position provides information and support for postsecondary education, financial aid, academic assessment, career exploration, college tours, cultural activities, mentoring, tutoring, etc.
• Assists students and parents/guardians in completing applications for postsecondary programs, scholarships, and financial aid.
• Designs, monitors, and updates the College Success Plans that are tailored for each student to foster her/his academic and personal success onto their pathway to complete a college degree.  Implements quarterly grade and participation checks, provides guidance, and provides referrals to tutoring and available resources, as needed.
• Coordinates and supervises field trips and college visits.
• Designs and implements recruitment and retention strategies; represents ETS at target schools and events.
• Maintains and develops strong school and community presence by visiting and implementing programs at project school sites, community-based organizations, and other off-campus sites.
• Builds partnerships with school staff, administrators, and the community to brand Educational Talent Search and provide opportunities for students. Fosters cross-campus university collaborations. Works effectively with various stakeholders of the educational community (i.e. students, parents, teachers and administrators) to meet program objectives and implement services.
• Provides supervision, training, and mentoring to ETS student advisors and tutors at target schools to ensure consistent delivery of high quality services and compliance with program policies and procedures.
• Maintains accurate, confidential, and well-documented participant files in accordance with federal guidelines and ETS policies and procedures.
• Tracks post-secondary enrollment continuation of graduating seniors continuously for the six-year tracking period as required by ETS federal grant guidelines.
• Assists in design and development of ETS social media content, websites, brochures, posters, and other informational literature.
• Participates in research and preparation of performance reports, evaluation, and assessments for internal use, the US Department of Education, CSU Fullerton, and other project constituents.
• Travels to target schools, off-campus sites daily and professional development trainings occasionally.  Target school assignment(s) subject to change based on program needs, per the discretion of the Director.
• Some early morning, evening, weekend, and overnight work required.
• Promotes an inclusive environment of teamwork and leads to ensure Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is practiced/applied in department operations, programs, and services
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Cover Letter Required
• Resume Required
• List of 3 References Required
• Two years of experience working with students or educational programs.
• Two years' experience managing caseloads, advising students, or academic coaching 
• Experience conducting workshops, advising, and/or providing information about higher education.
• Training on retention issues in higher education institutions
• Training working with low-income students, potential first-generation college students, or students with disabilities.
• Knowledge of school population at target schools.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to effectively communicate with diverse constituencies.
• Must be able to work independently and take initiative.
• Demonstrated organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.
• Proficiency working with computers and popular software packages.
• Training in advising high school students, desired.
• Experience advising TRIO Project participants, desired.
• Knowledge of off campus community services, desired.
• Two years experience in documentation of services, desired.
• Experience with social media communication and virtual content delivery, desired.
• Experience in overcoming disadvantages of circumstances like those of the population in the target area
• Ability to promote and prioritize Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
• Ability to speak and write in Spanish, preferred.

• Bachelor's Degree required (Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, Social Work, Education, or related field).  Master's degree preferred.

BENEFITS: 
Health, dental, vision, life/AD&D, health care flex plan, LTD, educational reimbursement, vacation, sick leave, holiday, credit union and retirement plan. All benefits will be administered according to policies, summary plan descriptions, or procedures.
 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Prolonged sitting in front of computer. Walking, talking, hearing, pulling, bending, may carry 10-15 pounds of objects/material, not exposed to extreme noise level, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands or arms, stoop, kneel, taste or smell.
* Please be aware that funding for this position is awarded through a Grant/Contract over this specified period.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:        
    To be considered an applicant; you must apply through our online applicant portal found on the following site:  https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/csufasc
    
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   A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the ASC. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current ASC employees who apply for the position.
    
   CSU Fullerton Auxiliary Services Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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