STUDENT ADVISOR, PRISON B.A. GRAD INITIATIVE – (RE-ANNOUNCED)

The California State University, United States

Updated: about 1 year ago
Location: Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: Open Until Filled; Closing Date: Open until filled
Campus:
Los Angeles
Job ID: 511613
Job Title:
Appointment Type:
Temporary
Time Base:
Full-Time
Date Posted:
March 1, 2023 		Closing Date:
Open until filled
Benefits Link:
Academic Support (Unit 4)
Link to Apply Online:
http://careers.calstatela.edu/la/en-us/job/511613?lApplicationSubSourceID=
Campus Employment Homepage:
http://www.calstatela.edu/hrm/employment-opportunities
Description:
Bulletin #511613; 3/1/2023
STUDENT ADVISOR, PRISON B.A. GRAD INITIATIVE – (RE-ANNOUNCED)
Student Services Professional III
PaGE Programs and Initiatives
Salary Range: $5025 - $7159/Monthly
Work Schedule: Full-Time, Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; temporary appointment expires on or before one year from date of hire; may be extended, may become permanent. Exempt classification.
Essential Functions: Cal State LA seeks a full-time Student Advisor for the Prison B.A. Graduation Initiative - the first in-person bachelor's degree completion program for incarcerated students in California. The program, which is currently operating at Lancaster State Prison and will soon expand to other prison sites, offers face-to-face instruction in prison, taught by Cal State LA faculty. The program transforms lives by providing students with greater opportunity and hope. To date, 37 program participants have graduated with their BA degree.
Under the supervision of the Program Manager for the Cal State LA Prison B.A. Graduation Initiative, the Student Advisor will serve as the primary and consistent point of contact for students enrolled in the program (both in prison and on the Cal State LA campus) from pre-admission to graduation. The Student Advisor will work with incarcerated students desiring to matriculate and graduate from Cal State LA, providing complex long-term planning and assistance in helping them navigate a pathway to a BA degree which includes: explaining the program to prospective and current students, providing them with information about course offerings, university requirements, policies, and processes; providing information about the admissions process and criteria to prospective students and assisting them with the application process, including retrieving transcripts and advising them about their program eligibility based on a preliminary analysis; providing student advisement and guidance in person (both in prison and on the Cal State LA campus) in individual and group sessions, as well as in workshops; helping students understand financial aid processes and how to complete a FAFSA; helping students make progress towards their degree and monitoring their progress, including reviewing course grades and performing graduation checks; supporting the transition for students who are released from prison and will continue their studies on the Cal State LA campus; mediating and resolving complex student issues and providing referrals to appropriate campus resources; and conducing data collection and reporting regarding student interactions. Other duties include participating in internal and external program-related meetings and activities as needed. The incumbent will keep current on university policies and procedures and provide input during department and program ¬related meetings, as requested.
Required Qualifications & Experience: 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. Additional specialized experience during which the applicant has acquired and successfully applied the knowledge and abilities shown below may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Two years of full-time professional experience in one of the student services areas or in a related field; experience should give evidence of competence and indicate the potential for further growth. A master's degree in a job-related field may be substituted for one year of the professional experience. Familiar with CSU and Cal State LA general education, transfer and graduation requirements. Experience working with diverse student population, especially systems impacted individuals. Knowledge of the principles of individual and group behavior, and individual counseling techniques. Ability to analyze complex situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action. Excellent judgment and ability to handle sensitive situations with compassion and care. Excellent organizational skills and able to prioritize and complete work in a timely manner. Demonstrated experience presenting information to individuals and groups. Must have a commitment to student success. Demonstrated interest and ability to work in a multicultural/multiethnic environment. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who may apply for the position.
Desired Qualifications: Understanding of the state and local prison systems is highly desirable.
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. The systemwide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/ and questions may be sent to [email protected].
California State University, Los Angeles, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California.
As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.
Closing Date: Review of applications will begin on March 15, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled; however, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications are received. A COMPLETED ON-LINE CAL STATE LA EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF A COMPLETED APPLICATION.
The person holding this position is 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 revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment.

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