Resilient Scholars Program Assistant Trainee (CSU Employees only)

The California State University, United States

Updated: over 2 years ago
Location: Northridge, CALIFORNIA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: Open Until Filled; Closing Date: Open until filled
Campus:
Northridge
Job ID: 505338
Job Title:
Appointment Type:
Temporary
Time Base:
Full-Time
Date Posted:
October 14, 2021 		Closing Date:
Open until filled
Benefits Link:
Academic Support (Unit 4)
Link to Apply Online:
https://www.csun.edu/careers
Campus Employment Homepage:
http://www-admn.csun.edu/ohrs/
Description:
CSUN strives to be a destination workplace, where everyone understands that they belong to a community that is vital in advancing student success and providing exemplary service to all stakeholders. We foster an environment of success, both for our students and our employees. We have a relentless passion for celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as being an employer of choice. You will also have the opportunity to realize your own personal goals and be recognized for the work you do, and enjoy the unique value the CSUN community can offer. If this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place. Learn more: https://www.csun.edu/about-csun.
Major Duties
Under the direct supervision of the Educational Opportunity Program’s (EOP) Associate Director and under the oversight and lead responsibility role of the Milt & Debbie Valera EOP Resilient Scholars Program Senior Specialist (EOP RSP Senior Specialist), the Resilient Scholars Program Assistant Trainee advocates and facilitates the mission of California State University, Northridge and the EOP by discharging responsibilities that promote and encourage historically low income and educationally disadvantaged students, in particular Foster Youth, to seek higher educational opportunities specifically at CSU, Northridge and EOP. The incumbent assists in the development and implementation of intermediate and immediate partnership programs with the San Fernando Valley Scholars Network, for first time transfer (FTT), former foster youth EOP applicants.
• Assists the EOP RSP Senior Specialist in the maintenance of existing programs and activities, and in providing some oversight to assigned modules of the programs.
• Assists in planning recruitment programs, activities, presentations and workshops for students, parents/guardians and staff; specifically tailored to target former foster youth, probation foster youth and formerly incarcerated.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
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Qualifications
• Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in one of the behavioral sciences, public or business administration or a job-related field.
• Demonstrated experience working with multi-cultural/multi-ethnic populations, students that are historically under-represented, under prepared, low income and first generation college students is preferred.
• Direct experience with Educational Opportunity Programs and/or Trio Programs is highly desirable.
• A valid California Driver's License is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
• General knowledge of the basic principles of individual and group behavior; working knowledge of research and observation techniques for the purpose of recording, classifying, and interpreting factual information; and working knowledge of the techniques and methods of interviewing.
• Extensive knowledge of or direct experience working with probation foster youth and/or formerly incarcerated individuals.
• Ability and specialized skills to: gather and analyze data; ability to reason logically, draw conclusions and make appropriate recommendations; ability to participate in and contribute to group meetings, conferences and interviews.
• Ability to clearly express ideas and recommendations orally; ability to write clear and concise reports; and ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and faculty.
Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule
• The university offers an excellent benefits package, including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, retirement & savings, tuition waiver and more.
• Classification: 3079 / SSP IA / 1
• The anticipated HIRING RATE: $3513. The salary range for this classification is: $3513-$4298 per month.
• HOURS: Full Time; 40 hours per week; Monday through Friday.
• TEMP: The SSP IA position is based on satisfactory progress and successful completion of the training program, the incumbent will be progressively promoted from SSP IA to a temporary SSP IB position. After one year at the temporary SSP IB position with satisfactory progress, the incumbent will progress to the probationary Student Services Profession II (SSP II) position.
General Information
• Applications received through October 27, 2021 will be considered in the initial review and review of applications will continue until position is filled.
• This position is a sensitive position as designated by the CSU.
• A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
• The person holding this position may be considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
• Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN on-line application. To submit an application and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link: www.csun.edu/careers
• CSU requires faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare a medical or religious exemption from doing so. Any candidates advanced in a currently open search process should be prepared to comply with this requirement. To learn more visit our Matadors Forward site: https://www.csun.edu/matadors-forward/faculty-and-staff-fall-guidelines
Equal Employment Opportunity
CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, and disability. Our nondiscrimination policy is set forth in CSU Executive Order 1096. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Recruitment Services at 818-677-2101.

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