Educational Advisor

Job Summary:

The Kern Community College District is seeking an Educational Advisor to serve as a paraprofessional counselor advising students in areas related to academic careers, including certificate, graduation, transfer, and major requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise students on various careers and the requirements necessary for achieving career goals.
• Interpret and explain college policies and procedures to students, faculty, and the community.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Meet schedules and time lines.
• Operate a computer and other office equipment.
• Prepare and maintain records and reports.
• Proctor and score a variety of tests.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Work independently with little direction.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.

Requirements:

• Any combination equivalent to: Bachelors degree and one year experience in a student services or related function.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of college policies, procedures, and resources.
• Program and degree requirements.
• Laws, rules, and regulations related to assigned activities.
• Student services programs.
• Operation of a computer and assigned software.
• Distance education modalities.
• Career and personality tests available to students as a resource tool.
• Interpersonal skills including tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Record-keeping techniques.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Counseling/advising techniques.

How to Apply:

Completed application packets must include: a completed online application for employment form, current resume, letter of interest, copy of legible transcripts, and list of five professional references.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The Kern Community College District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race or ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or because he/she is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.