Weekend Support Specialist - Canada - Humboldt State University

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Jobs - Job Details - ELITE Scholars Student Support Specialist

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Unit - APC - Academic Professionals of California, Probationary, Full Time, Student Services, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Indian Tribal and Education Personnel Program (ITEPP)

Cal Poly Humboldt is proud to have nearly 6,000 students of all backgrounds spread across 61 majors, 13 graduate programs, and 4 credential programs — all of whom contribute passion and creativity within their fields and set the stage for a future grounded in equity and sustainability.

Hands-on learning, inspired teaching, ground-breaking research, and thought-provoking creative activity happen daily at Humboldt.

Cal Poly Humboldt is a Hispanic-Serving Institution that strives to foster an inclusive and equitable community to support our students of diverse backgrounds.

We are committed to achieving the goals of equal opportunity and endeavors to employ faculty and staff of the highest quality committed to working in a multicultural and multiracial community that reflects the diversity of the state.

Cal Poly Humboldt strives to cultivate these qualities in leaders, innovators, and scholars in every field.
(Job # Student Services Professional IA or IB or Student Services Professional II, ELITE Scholars Student Support Specialist,

Hiring Range:
SSP IA $3,764 - $3,952 monthly, SSP IB $4,066 - $4,269 monthly, SSP II $4,610 - $4,841 monthly.

This is a full-time, benefited, non-exempt for SPP IA and IB, exempt for SSP II, 12-month pay plan, permanent position, with a one-year probationary period in the Indian Tribal and Educational Personnel Program (ITEPP).

This position comes with a premium benefits package that includes outstanding vacation, medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, voluntary pre-tax health and dependent care reimbursement accounts, a fee waiver education program, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), and 14 paid holidays per year.

Under the lead work direction of the Indian Tribal and Educational Personnel Program (ITEPP) Coordinator, the ELITE Scholars Student Support Specialist will implement structured mentoring program, activities, case management, and assist with lead oversight of student staff.

With the assistance of two lead mentors, the ELITE Scholars Student Support Specialist will train peer-mentors and lead a mentoring program designed to support outreach efforts to prospective, transfer, and high school students with a special attention to the Native American Population.

This position will work with the local California Community College to strengthen the transfer bridge between College of the Redwoods and Cal Poly Humboldt for former foster youth (ffy).

The ELITE Scholars Student Support Specialist is responsible for a variety of work assignments and duties which support current Cal Poly Humboldt ELITE Scholars and outreach to community foster youth.

The incumbent provides and supports students through wraparound supports to connecting them to campus and community resources.

The incumbent develops and/or refers students to social, cultural, and academic activities designed to build peer community and mentorship, which leads to the academic success, persistence, and graduation of FFY.

Evening and weekend hours sometimes required.
Caseload Management (Supporting current Foster Youth to develop mentoring program and training) – 50%

Under the lead work direction of the Indian Tribal and Educational Personnel Program (ITEPP) Coordinator, the incumbent provides referrals to students and assists them in developing a plan of support services appropriate to their needs; monitors utilization of support services and outcomes.

Provides assessment and referral for an assigned caseload of FFY program students and other identified at-risk students for intervention and referral services:

Academic Assessment & Referral:

Provides structured mentoring program that reviews academic readiness for college; reviews progress in completing academic requirements; assists students in clarifying and planning academic goals; assesses academic engagement and provides supplementary assistance in developing and monitoring time-management, organization, progress, and time-on-task as appropriate for college success.

provides information regarding a wide range of federal and state aid programs, regulations, application processes, and eligibility. Provides information on cultural and social activities.
Maintains complete and accurate records on students served, specific services provided, and referrals. Prepares written reports regarding the student population, services, referrals, and persistence/graduation outcomes annually, and upon request.

Social, Cultural, and Academic Activities – 20%

Identifies social, cultural, and academic activities planned on campus and conducts targeted promotion to FFY and other students to encourage their participation in these events.

Plans and organizes social, cultural, and/or academic activities that directly address unmet needs common among FFY and which have a direct and negative impact on student success or academic progress.

Promotes peer mentoring, providing guidance and direction for effective peer networking and mentorship, which may include communication skills, planning, organization, resource acquisition, and evaluation of outcomes.

Consults regularly with the director and lead mentoring staff to coordinate outreach and services for FFY.

Consults each term, at minimum, with director in regard to individual and general academic support needs of FFY in the community.

Identifies institutional barriers and designs appropriate interventions and solutions, in coordination with the ELITE Scholars director. Participates in university wide programming, including social, cultural, and educational activities, as appropriate to the assigned work.
Research and observation techniques for the purpose of recording, classifying, and interpreting factual information.
And the techniques and methods of interviewing.
Ability to gather and analyze data; reason logically, draw valid conclusions and make appropriate recommendations.
Working knowledge of research and interviewing techniques.
Working knowledge of the basic principles, practices, and major trends in the Student Services field to which assigned.

Ability to rapidly acquire a working knowledge of the specific objectives of the campus Student Services program and its relationship to the total campus operation including demonstrated ability to interact and communicate with foster youth from diverse communities, which includes but is not limited to, ethnicity, tribes, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

gather and analyze data; reason logically, draw valid conclusions and make appropriate recommendations.

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with faculty, CSU administrators, student organizations and other private and public agencies.

General knowledge of research and interview techniques.
Ability to use initiative and resourcefulness in planning work assignments and in implementing long-range program improvements.

Ability to collect, compile, analyze and evaluate data and make verbal or written presentations based on these data; Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with faculty, CSU administrators, student organizations, private and public agencies and others in committee work, and student advising and community contacts.

And, rapidly acquire a general knowledge of the overall operation, functions and programs of the campus to which assigned including demonstrated ability to interact and communicate with foster youth from diverse communities, which includes but is not limited to, ethnicity, tribes and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Demonstrated ability to make decisions and carry through actions having implications with regard to other program or service areas Services Office.

Possession of these knowledge and abilities typically is demonstrated through the Experience requirements above.

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.

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.

Equivalent to one year of experience in professional student services work at the entry trainee level. Equivalent amounts of graduate level job‐related education may be substituted for the required 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.

Equivalent to two years of professional experience in one of the student services program areas or in a related field; A master's degree in a job‐related field may be substituted for one year of the professional experience.

Demonstrated two years of professional experience working with foster youth and diverse communities.
Trauma informed background and training
Skills in social advocacy and policy making regarding at risk youth
Understanding of ethical boundaries in regard to social services
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The Wiyot people call the area Goudi'ni (over in the woods).

Cal Poly Humboldt was the first campus in the California State University system to offer a stand-alone major in Native American Studies.

Cal Poly Humboldt is committed to enriching its educational environment and its culture through the diversity of its staff, faculty, and administration.

Persons with interest and experience in helping organizations set and achieve goals relative to diversity and inclusion are especially encouraged to apply.

Even if part or all of an employee's assignment can be performed remotely, the employee must maintain a permanent residence in thestateof California.

CSU strongly recommends that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measure established by each campus.

The systemwide policy can be found at CSU Vaccination Policy and any questions you have may be submitted to .This position may be considered a "Campus Security Authority", pursuant to the Clery Act, and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1107 a condition of employment.

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Evidence of required degree(s), certification(s), or license(s) is required prior to the appointment date. Certain positions may also require a credit check, motor vehicle report, and/or fingerprinting through Live Scan service.

Cal Poly Humboldt is committed to achieving the goals of equal opportunity and endeavors to employ faculty and staff of the highest quality reflecting the ethnic and cultural diversity of the state.

We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Mandated Reporting:

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.

Additionally, all CSU staff and faculty receive training annually on their obligations in responding to and reporting incidents of sexual harassment and sexual violence.

You will be notified by email when you are required to take this mandated training.
Unit - APC - Academic Professionals of California 1

Student Services 1

Full Time 1

On-site (work in-person at business location) 1

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