Educational Services Specialist

Company:  CSU Fullerton
Location: Fullerton
Closing Date: 22/10/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
Salary: $21.00 - $22.50 Hourly
Location : Fullerton, CA
Job Type: Part-time
Job Number: 03474
Department: Research Grant Employees
Opening Date: 10/07/2024
Closing Date: 10/20/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) strives to increase the number of underrepresented students from low-income backgrounds who enter and succeed in postsecondary education.
Under the supervision of an assigned GEAR UP Coordinator, the Educational Services Specialist will be assigned a caseload, which may include first-year college students, high school students, and/or parents/guardians. The primary role of the GEAR UP Educational Services Specialist is to collaborate with GEAR UP Staff and personnel of our partner institutions to assist assigned caseloads in striving for postsecondary education opportunities through the implementation of comprehensive services and activities detailed in grant objectives. Target assignment(s) and work location subject to change based on program needs, per the discretion of the GEAR UP Director. Based on program needs as determined by the GEAR UP Director, this position may be required to work out of various locations including the CSUF campus, GEAR UP AUHSD schools, or other locations. Educational Services Specialist may be expected to perform duties including those outlined below:
*Please be aware that funding for this position is awarded through a Grant/Contract over a specified period. Employment for this position beyond current Grant/Contract funding is contingent upon continued funding or new Grant/Contract.
Essential Duties
  • Ensure high-quality delivery of support services for assigned caseload
  • Design and implement systems to ensure accurate and reliable tracking of ALL support services
  • Accurately track the documentation of assigned caseload
  • Assume responsibility for caseload analysis to keep track of academic performance, participation in GEAR UP services, and no-shows on assigned caseload
  • Independently research innovative and engaging activities to incorporate into services that will increase assigned caseload engagement
  • Provide leadership in the planning and implementation of programs and activities for assigned caseload that include; workshops, college visits, and family events
  • Perform outreach services such as tabling, phone calls, emails, presentations, etc. that will increase assigned caseload engagement
  • Perform general clerical responsibilities including but not limited to accurate record keeping and filing, data entry, inventory management, and budget support
  • Build rapport with School Site personnel and assigned caseload
  • Conduct or support the implementation of structured small group and one-on-one tutoring sessions for student caseload in assigned subjects (e.g., mathematics, science, reading, and/or writing)
  • Facilitate learning as a guide and coach to assist the student to become a successful, independent learner
  • Integrate effective study and learning strategies to maximize the student's potential for academic progress
  • Provide leadership in the creation of content and curriculum for assigned caseload
  • Maintain ongoing communication with directors and coordinator regarding the status, challenges, opportunities, and potential referrals of participants on assigned caseload to other appropriate resources
  • Implement strategies to increase, monitor, and facilitate caseload engagement
  • Attend staff meetings and staff development sessions
  • Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
  • Ability to work a minimum of eighteen (18) hours per week, mainly between the business hours of 7:30am-4:30pm Monday through Friday
  • Ability to commit to a full school-year position
  • Minimum one (1) year of previous volunteer or work experience with GEAR UP or other educational organization(s)
  • Demonstrated ability to provide leadership, work independently, and take initiative
  • Ability to work with minimum supervision, both independently and with others
  • Ability to work effectively with various members of professional academic communities
  • Ability to clearly relay information to assigned caseload
  • Possess excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
  • Be sensitive to assigned caseload of diverse ethnic, racial, and economic backgrounds
  • Demonstrate sound decision-making skills
  • Demonstrate ability to react flexibly to new situations
  • Possess excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
  • Proficiency in using Microsoft Office and Google applications
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; effective time management skills
  • Have reliable transportation to/ from assigned school site(s) and CSUF
  • Successfully clear fingerprinting and background check process
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bilingual skills (written and verbal) in English and Spanish or Vietnamese
  • Minimum two (2) years of previous volunteer or work experience with GEAR UP or other educational organization(s)
  • Current enrollment in a postsecondary educational degree-seeking program
  • Ability to pass content-specific assessment(s) to tutor students in
    1. integrated mathematics (Algebra I, and/or Geometry, and/or Algebra II)
    2. science (biology, and/or chemistry, and/or physics)
    3. reading and writing
    4. Other subject, as determined by program needs
EDUCATION:
  • Minimum associate's degree and/or a combination of education and experience including graduation from high school and training or coursework in a related field with a minimum one (1) year of related experience.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Prolonged sitting in front of computer. Walking, talking, hearing, pulling, bending, may carry 10-25 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.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Your application will be considered incomplete without the submission of a:
  • Resume
  • Cover Letter

CSU Fullerton, Auxiliary Services Corporation (ASC) is committed with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) practice. This means hiring diverse talent and ensuring employees understand and respect differences around us. ASC is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and a member of E-Verify. 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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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.
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ASC offers comprehensive benefits based on employment classification. To learn more about ASC's benefits please view the information
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Do you have a minimum associate's degree and/or a combination of education and experience including graduation from high school and training or coursework in a related field with a minimum one (1) year of related experience?
  • Yes
  • No

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Do you have a minimum one (1) year of previous volunteer or work experience with GEAR UP or other educational organization(s)?
  • Yes
  • No

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Are you available to work a minimum of eighteen (18) hours per week, mainly between the business hours of 7:30am-4:30pm Monday through Friday?
  • Yes
  • No

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Are you able to commit to a full school-year position?
  • Yes
  • No

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Are you proficient in Microsoft Office and Google applications?
  • Yes
  • No

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Your application is considered incomplete without the submission of a resume and cover letter. Did you upload your resume and cover letter?
  • Yes
  • No

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