METAS Student Affairs Generalist

METAS Student Affairs Generalist

Classification: Student Services III
Department Name: AVP Enrollment Services
Job Number: FP2021-761
Status: Open Until FilledOpen Until Filled.
Priority Screening Date: 01/09/2022
Recruitment Status: Open Until Filled.

Position Description:
This position is dependent upon grant funds.

The University Corporation at Monterey Bay is a non-profit institution that is related and affiliated to the California State University, Monterey Bay. The University Corporation at Monterey Bay is a nonprofit 501©(3) public benefits corporation that is a recognized auxiliary organization of California State University and was established in July 1994. The University Corporation's mission is to further the educational purposes of the University. The University Corporation at Monterey Bay is an equal opportunity employer and committed to building a pluralistic university by hiring personnel with competencies and experience related to the regional and State Population. The University Corporation at Monterey is committed to a standard of excellence in the services it provides and in the quality of work expected of its employees.
DEFINITION: Under the general supervision of the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students and oversight from the METAS Executive Committee, the Student Affairs (SA) Generalist supports the Mentorship and Equity in Transitions to Achieve Student Success (METAS) program as part of a student support services team that provides integrated support services in key areas of student transition, including freshman to sophomore, sophomore to junior, in partnership with the METAS Advising Generalist and First Year Experience Program Specialist. The METAS Student Affairs Generalist will develop programs that target sophomore students and students in transition who have completed some college but have not earned a degree. The SA Generalist will collaborate with cross-divisional groups to ensure the activities and objectives of the grant are met and also provide additional staffing for evening and commuter student needs.
The METAS SA Generalist will utilize a solid understanding of a wide range of best practices for student support programs, CSU and CSUMB policies and procedures, campus resources, major and career choice support, course transferability from other institutions, and general financial aid regulations and procedures. To meet the needs of non-traditional and commuter students, this position will provide integrated student support services in person and online, including early morning and/or evening hours.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Essential Functions: Collaboration in Support of Student Success: (60%)

1. Develop and implement support services specifically for sophomore students with strategic and integrated efforts with First Year Experience, the METAS Advising Generalist, UROC, and Career Services.2. Collaborates with staff including academic and student success advisors, student support programs, veterans services, admissions, financial aid, first year experience, health and wellness services, and other student support programs to facilitate the seamless transition and timely graduation of sophomores, non-traditional, working, and commuter students.3. Provides leadership to the development and coordination of support and engagement programs for specific populations of students such as sophomores, commuter students and students facing barriers to degree completion. 4. Work closely with current and new peer mentoring programs, including supervision, to support their success.5. Coordinate with Student Affairs services such as Basic Needs and the CARE Team to assure access and support to students at times that are most convenient to them, including some early morning and evening times.6. Promotes a supportive environment, showing respect for all students and helping students recognize their cultural capital and personal strengths.7. Participates in and delivers workshops to support co-curricular learning for specific populations as well as for key events such as New Student Otter Orientation, Admitted Otter Day, as well as transfer events hosted by local community colleges.
Student Affairs Support: (25%)

1. Provide Student Affairs services support to students at all levels, including campus policies and procedures, general education requirements, course registration and prerequisites, major requirements or changes, and other common concerns for continuing students.2. Provides telephone, zoom, and in-person pre-admissions guidance for prospective transfer students on a drop-in and/or appointment basis, including evening and online availability, recommends pre-transfer coursework and helps students understand possible post-transfer pathways. Helps students navigate the transfer ASSIST program.3. Provides Admissions advice, transcript review, and pre-admissions advising information on CSUMB admission practices and policies in support of applicants and prospects, particularly transfer and re-entry students. Financial Literacy: (10%)

1. Advises students individually and in groups on general financial aid and financial literacy issues; maintains current knowledge of policies and procedures pertinent to financial aid and satisfactory academic progress. 2. Provides telephone, zoom, and walk-in support in the evenings and/or early morning by responding to inquiries from students, parents, and other campus staff and faculty covering general financial aid questions.3. Understand and articulate key strategies for financial literacy, including conducting workshops to a variety of audiences. Other Functions: (5%)

1. Serves on appropriate METAS Committees and other campus committees and appropriate.2. Consults with colleagues at the Community College level as necessary.3. Stays abreast of best practices and benchmarks for retention, persistence, and graduation of students.4. Supervise student assistants and volunteers as needed.5. Performs other duties as assigned.

Office Location: CSUMB Main Campus Some flexibility to work from home with adequate internet connection and ergonomically sound and quiet workspace. This position requires working on campus with students, staff and faculty. The health and safety of our students, faculty, and staff remain our highest priority. Students, faculty, staff, and the community can expect that masks will be encouraged and that the appropriate degree of social distancing will be in place in all areas based on evolving guidance.

Additionally, all students, faculty, staff are encouraged to be vaccinated before coming to campus. As of August 2, 2021, CSUMB and affiliated auxiliaries adopted the CSU Vaccination policy, requiring employees to submit vaccination status before working at an on-campus facility. A contingency of this offer is your ability to submit your vaccination status (proof of vaccination or exemption) to CSUMB's secure portal.

Typical office environment with standard equipment and tasks. May be required to work remotely, and in the evening and some weekends. Position is required to work at a computer/video display terminal and desk for extended periods of time. Travel required between campus offices and off-campus locations. Must have their own transportation, valid driver's license, and auto insurance. Ability to lift 5-10 lbs

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Thorough knowledge of the policies, procedures and practices of Student Services Programs or the ability to quickly acquire such knowledge. General knowledge of the policies, practices and activities of Student Services programs outside the program to which immediately assigned; general knowledge of the principles, problems and methods of public administration, including organizational, personnel and fiscal management. Knowledge of the principles of individual and group behavior and individual advising/counseling techniques. Working knowledge, or the ability to rapidly acquire knowledge, of CSUMB financial aid and admissions requirements and policies, academic programs, and transfer agreements. General knowledge of other student services and programs. Ability to analyze complex situations accurately, with excellent attention to detail, and adopt effective courses of action; advise students individually and in groups on complex student‐related matters; determine appropriate courses of action and proper techniques to utilize while engaged with individuals in personal interactions of a sensitive nature; interpret and evaluate descriptions and explanations of problems brought forward by individuals or student organizations, analyze and define the problem, draw valid conclusions and project consequences of various alternative courses of action; carry out a variety of professionally complex assignments without detailed instructions; and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with a variety of individuals.

Minimum Qualifications:
Experience: Possession of these knowledge and abilities is typically demonstrated through the equivalent of three years of progressively responsible professional student services work experience, with at least one year in advising students individually or in groups, academic, career, or retention advising and in analysis and resolution of complex student services problems. A master’s degree in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, or a directly related field may be substituted for one year of experience. A doctorate degree and the appropriate internship or clinical training in counseling or guidance may be substituted for the three years of experience for positions with a major responsibility for professional career or personal counseling. Education: Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in a related field, including or supplemented by upper division or graduate coursework in counseling techniques, interviewing, and conflict resolution where such are job-related.

Specialized Skills:
Ability and eligibility to complete California Defensive Driving certification. Must continue to meet the established driving standards as a condition of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:
A master’s degree in a related field. Working knowledge and understanding of CSU and CSUMB student services, academic and financial aid policies and graduation requirements, transfer agreements. Knowledge and experience implementing best practices to improve access and retention of non-traditional students, including re-entry students, working adults, students with children, particularly low-income and first-generation students. Experience developing and evaluating new programs, and implementing long-range program improvements. Strong intercultural oral and written communication skills, demonstrated ability to prioritize, multitask, and follow through under general rather than direct supervision,

Working knowledge of student information systems such as CMS/PeopleSoft. Experience and competence with spreadsheets, website maintenance, online case management systems, and standard software such including both Microsoft Office programs and Google Suite, and expertise in video-conferencing software.

Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the CSUMB Vision Statement and the core values of mutual respect, collaboration and service, multiculturalism and diversity, community service and institutional excellence. Experience working with a diverse and multicultural population.



Special Conditions of Employment:
Work hours will be varied with a mix of early morning, afternoons and evenings, with occasional Saturday events such as New Student Orientation, Open House, and Admitted Student Day.

During campus remote operations, requires internet access during work hours (afternoon and evenings).

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check (including a criminal records check).

The person holding this position is 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.

This position will have a duty to report to the Campus Title IX Officer information pertaining to victims of sex discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, dating/domestic violence, and stalking as required by CSU Executive Order 1095.

This position is required to comply with confidentiality requirements outlined in the Department of Education’s Family Educational Rights and Privacy and California’s Educational Code Chapter 13 regarding sensitive student issues.

This position has been designated as a sensitive position with access to and responsibility for detailed personally identifiable Level 1 confidential information about students, faculty, staff or alumni that is protected, personal or sensitive as defined in the CSU Information Security Data Classification Standards.

The University Corporation at Monterey Bay 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. All employees must be eligible for employment in the U.S.

Please note: University Corporation employment is separate and distinct from CSU Monterey Bay or State of California employment. University Corporation employees are not employees of either CSUMB or of the state of California. All employees must be eligible for employment in the U.S. The University Corporation is not a sponsoring agency for any positions.

In accordance with the California State University systemwide policy, students, faculty, and staff must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or provide a valid medical or religious exemption in order to access campus. An individual is considered fully vaccinated two weeks after their second dose of a two-shot vaccine or two weeks after the first dose of a single-shot vaccine. The individual hired into this role will be required to submit their completed vaccination documentation to the university’s secure online health portal prior to beginning work. Individuals with an approved medical or religious exemption on file with the university will be required to participate in CSUMB’s COVID-19 testing program.
Questions can be sent to: hr_corporation@csumb.edu.

Compensation and Benefits:
The University Corporation is committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive program that rewards efforts that are appreciated by your colleagues, students, and the customers we serve. The starting hourly range for this position is $30-32. This is a non-exempt position and as such is eligible for the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards. Act. Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance benefits, contributory retirement plan, TSA (403b), 13 paid holidays per year and other benefits. University Corporation positions are considered “at-will” employment. The University Corporation at Monterey Bay also provides access to affordable campus housing: https://csumb.edu/corporation/employee-housing Although CSUMB is located in a high-cost housing area, Schoonover Park rental homes are affordably priced. Monthly rent rates include cable television, garbage service, and sewer. Convenient floorplans, attractive interior appointments, and numerous community amenities make Schoonover Park Rental Homes an exceptional value. Schoonover Park is near the main campus, yet a tranquil world away. The community lies nestled in the secluded beauty of rolling coastal hills three miles east of campus. Living in one of the most desirable areas of California, you will enjoy the natural splendor and cultural abundance of the Monterey Peninsula. Quality of life begins with your home in Schoonover Park, and extends through every aspect of your California coastal lifestyle.

How to Apply:
To apply, visit https://csumb.peopleadmin.com/postings/6658

A completed online application and resume must be received by the University Corporation Human Resources by 11:59 p.m. on the priority screen date listed above to be guaranteed a review. Application submissions received after the application screening date will be reviewed at the discretion of the Corporation.
For assistance or if you require accommodation, please call (831) 582-3389, or TTD (800) 735 2929. For computer/online access you may visit the Tanimura & Antle Family Memorial Library (map) or our Student Service Center - first floor ( map). For additional campus information visit CSUMB.edu. For information regarding the University Corporation visit https://csumb.edu/corporation/.
The University Corporation is not a sponsoring agency for any positions.
The Corporation hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States and is an E-Verify employer. In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, California Education Code section 67380, and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), the Cal State University, Monterey Bay Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at https://csumb.edu/clery.
CSUMB is a smoke and tobacco-free campus.
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action employer seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. We value and celebrate diversity in all its forms and strive to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion. We consider qualified applicants for employment for their anticipated contributions and without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or disability. jeid-c13651e5bace5e4da222d4708ea59520