Outreach Coordinator, Upward Bound Piner; Student Services Professional III

Job Summary

Reporting to and under the general direction of the Executive Director of Pre‑Collegiate Programs (Executive Director), with additional lead work direction from the Assistant Director, TRiO Sonoma‑Napa County Programs (Assistant Director), the Outreach Coordinator, Upward Bound Piner performs a wide variety of complex Student Services Professional work by providing comprehensive academic advising services to students and is responsible for case management and assisting in the coordination of outreach services (e.g., student recruitment, college placement, school outreach) for UB Piner participants.

The incumbent works collaboratively with other UB advisors, university staff, faculty, and administrators to support the educational experience of the students/participants, as well as performs other activities related to student success and academic advising.

• Equivalent to graduation from a four‑year college or university in a related field, including upper‑division or graduate coursework in counseling techniques, interviewing, and conflict resolution where such are job‑related.
• Three years of progressively responsible professional student services work experience; a master’s degree in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, or a directly related field may be substituted for one year of work experience.
• Two years’ experience with TRIO, academic support, or similar programs, including working with low‑income, first‑generation, minority or disadvantaged students.
• Additional education beyond a Bachelor’s degree and/or certifications and training in areas appropriate to the position and demonstrated success in overcoming obstacles similar to that of the target population preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency highly preferred.
• Intermediate proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) required. Knowledge of Google Suite, Student Access, and People Soft preferred.
• Successful completion of a live scan fingerprinting for Sonoma State University, including a live scan fingerprinting at the assigned school site location and TB test required.

Starting salary placement depends on qualifications and experience and will not exceed $5,540 a month. This is a full‑time, fixed‑term, exempt position. Reappointment to this position is dependent upon the individual’s performance as well as administrative and budgetary considerations. The university reserves the right to terminate this appointment earlier than the scheduled expiration date. The position is eligible for a broad range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, retirement (CalPERS), tuition waiver, vacation and sick leave.

In addition, 15 paid holidays are offered each year and a Personal Holiday that may be taken any time during the year. Sonoma State University is also a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) Employer (comprehensive benefits summary PDF).

Sonoma State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. 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, or protected veteran status. 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.