Transfer Academic Achievement Counselor

1 day ago

Irvine, California, United States University Of California Irvine Full time
About the Role

The Transfer Academic Achievement Counselor will work independently to provide high-quality programs, services, and initiatives that enhance transfer student engagement and retention at UCI. This role will develop, implement, and evaluate transfer student initiatives, including outreach, counseling, and referral efforts to assist students experiencing academic and/or adjustment issues.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide high-quality programming, advising, and support to current and prospective transfer students related to transition, academic and personal success, and interpret related University policies and procedures.
  • Develop, implement, and evaluate transfer student initiatives, including outreach, counseling, and referral efforts to assist students experiencing academic and/or adjustment issues.
  • Work collaboratively with the Office of Admissions, Center for Black Cultures Resources and Research, Student Outreach and Retention Center, and other units to enhance the transfer student experience.
  • Support summer programming to engage incoming transfer students through programming and orientation.
  • Assist with various administrative duties, as assigned.
Requirements
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the theories and practice of counseling, learning, human and career development.
  • Knowledge in how to enhance students' intellectual and personal growth and development, including critical thinking, effective communication, self-appraisal, self-esteem, clarification of values, appropriate career choices, and leadership.
  • Knowledge of the methodologies used to enhance student achievement, such as collaborative teaching/learning models, strategies for effective counseling and peer mentoring, small group facilitation and training, coaching, mentoring, and advocacy.
  • Knowledge of trends and issues facing low-income and first-generation college, underrepresented, disadvantaged, physically challenged, and under-prepared students in higher education.
  • Knowledge and experience in analyzing complex situations and identifying solutions for problem-solving; skills and experience in developing and administering programs designed to meet the diverse needs of students.
  • Familiarity with the unique issues of transfer students, which are often adult, re-entry, parents, and/or first-generation, in a college setting.
  • Direct experience in developing innovative workshops, seminars, and presentations.
  • Knowledge of the Umoja Program and/or experience supporting Black/African American students in their development in education.
  • 3+ Years of experience in student advising and program development.
  • BA/BS in related area.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Knowledge and experience in researching, compiling, and analyzing data, and generating reports.
  • Knowledge of research methodologies and research designs.
  • Knowledge of and experience in conflict management and intervention strategies.
  • Knowledge of federal, state, and local requirements to provide for access, health, confidentiality, and safety; legal and ethical issues governing the delivery of counseling services.
  • Master's degree in related area.
Special Conditions

Required to work on nights and weekends on occasion.

Conditions of Employment

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community.

As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

  • Background Check and Live Scan
  • Legal Right to work in the United States
  • Vaccination Policies
  • Smoking and Tobacco Policy
  • Drug Free Environment

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