Senior STEM Counselor/PATHS (UEC)
California State University
- San Bernardino, CA
- $4,691-6,683 per month
- Temporary
- Full-time
- Be responsible for advising students based on designated CNS majors, with a specific focus on STEM majors in biology, chemistry & biochemistry, computer science and engineering, geological sciences, mathematics and physics & astronomy.
- Advise students in specific curriculum decisions including the choice and scheduling of courses, selection or change of majors and minors, providing referrals to specific departments, schools or colleges as appropriate.
- Assist students in the development and implementation of an education plan including choosing a major/clarifying career goal, developing an academic program for graduating in a timely manner, as well as the implementation of an Individual Development Plan (IDP).
- Proactively provide information on specific programs, and make referrals where appropriate, to services offered by the university or by organizations outside of CSUSB.
- Work at campus events such as new student orientation, open house, bootcamp advising, and others as assigned. Take the lead in organizing events and recruiting students from community colleges and high schools.
- Work on the development, implementation, and evaluation of student advising workshops.
- Work in collaboration with management and other Senior STEM counselors to provide support and guidance to other STEM counselors
- Lead or assist in grant related activities such as organizing workshops, career panels, event planning, science buddies, and other duties as assigned.
- Train, give assignments and guide daily work of other SSC personnel.
- Represent SSC and CNS on various internal and external committees related to advising, recruiting and student success.
- Develop and promote internal communication and resource sharing in order to benefit student success.
- Serve as liaison with academic and student services departments.
- Regularly communicate with the Dean of the College of Natural Sciences and the grant leadership team and other academic advisors.
- Act as the resource person/knowledgeable expert on electronic advising tools, academic coaching, student success data and assist with the training of chairs of academic departments, faculty advisors and other staff members on the principles and practices of effective proactive advising to support student success.
- Education: A bachelor's degree is required. A STEM degree (Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related fields) is highly desirable. A master's degree in counseling, Higher Education, Social Work, or a directly related field is highly preferred.
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years in academic advising/counseling in a university or community college setting is required.
- Other: Applicants must possess a working knowledge of applicable university and federal policy and procedures. The ability to participate in and contribute positively to group meetings, and establish and maintain cooperative working relationship with students, staff, faculty, and administrators. Fundamental writing skills and effective communication skills with the ability to interact with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Flex Cash option
- CalPERS Retirement and CalPers 457
- Group Term Life/ Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
- Holidays & Personal Holiday
- Vacation and Sick pay accruals
- Educational Assistance Benefit is based on availability of funding.
- Workers' Compensation, Unemployment Insurance, State Disability Insurance
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