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- Cal-SOAP College Success Coach at CSU Channel Islands: On Campus EmploymentEmployer: CSU Channel Islands: On Campus EmploymentExpires: 06/27/2025 Thank you for your interest in the Cal-SOAP College Success Coach position! Here are the qualifications for the position:Must be currently enrolled at local* college/university.Candidate must demonstrate financial need as determined by the financial aid office of their respective educational institution.Must have a minimum cumulative 2.5 college GPA.Interest in or experience working with junior/middle and highschool students who are low income or first-generation college bound.Working knowledge of word processing, internet, spreadsheet,presentation and internet software and must have access to a computer to regularly use the Internet, E-mail, Microsoft Excel and Word.As an interested candidate you must complete the attached College Success Coach Information Sheet as well as provide copies of the followingdocuments:Unofficial College Transcript(s)SAR or Current Financial Aid Award LetterCurrent/Tentative Class ScheduleOnce you've completed the attached College Success Coach Information Sheet please return along with the requested documents to:Email: cscsupervisor805@calsoapsb.org (PLEASE provide your name and what position you are applying for) Please contact the Cal-SOAP office with any questions, calsoap805@calsoapsb.org.Thank You!
- Bilingual Project SOAR Outreach Mentor at CSU Channel Islands: On Campus EmploymentEmployer: CSU Channel Islands: On Campus EmploymentExpires: 06/30/2025Purpose of Position:The Project SOAR Peer Mentor position is designed to improve student engagement, retention, and success by providing extra support services to CSUCI students. These additional responsibilities will focus on targeted student outreach (e.g., registration and retention; peer advising; prospective students; social media; newly admitted students), developing workshops related to best practices in student success and culturally relevant programming, presenting to alumni and donors to increase philanthropic support, and increasing awareness and utilization of student support services on campus. Project SOAR Peer Mentors engage in targeted outreach efforts to support CSUCI students. Peer Mentors also promote programming and activities related to the Channel Your Success campaign and other student success and retention cross-divisional efforts.Job Responsibilities:•Serve as peer mentors to CSUCI students by way of providing 1:1 sessions, and academic success workshops, and assisting with navigating the university culture;•Lead student engagement campaigns that support academic success and keep students on track for graduation requirements;•Design and facilitate academic success curriculum for toolkits;•Share co-curricular opportunities (e.g., internships, research, etc.) with CSUCI students•Refer students to academic resources (e.g., Academic Advising, tutoring) and services (e.g., Counseling & Psychological Services, Disability Accommodations & Support Services, etc.);•Develop peer mentor programming marketing materials and social media campaigns;•Leverage technology to increase student engagement and promote student success (e.g., AI ChatBot development and targeted responses);•Attend team meetings and/or trainings prior to and during the academic semester;•Assist with the tracking, reporting, and evaluation of all activities;•Assist with special projects and events; and•Complete all administrative duties, including base office hours and any other tasks as assignedRequired Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:•Interest in advancing educational equity, serving as a role model for other students, and working on a student success team•Must be a currently enrolled undergraduate CSU Channel Islands student•Must be enrolled in at least 6 units during the time of employment and throughout the term of employment•Must have a minimum cumulative and semester GPA of 2.5 and be in good academic and behavioral (not on academic or disciplinary probation) with the university•Must be available to work 10-20 hours per week•Strong organizational skills•Sensitive to the needs of underrepresented and low-income students•Available to work flexible hours and on weekends•Excellent communication skills, both written and oral•Ability to work effectively in a group as well as independently on project tasks with timelines•Effective time management, including, but not limited to being on time for scheduled meetings with professional staff and/or students, allocating sufficient time to the planning of activities; and making efficient use of time•Effective communication with diverse groups of people, including, but not limited to students, parents/families, faculty, staff, and guests•Consistency and persistence in follow-up as well as creativity and willingness to take initiative•Due to federal funding, the candidate must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the UnitedStatesPreferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:•Experience as a peer mentor•Group facilitation skills•Experience working with diverse populations•Possess cultural knowledge to support diverse populationsOther•As a condition of employment, this position may require a background check•If hired, the individual is required to complete appropriate campus human resources trainings•If hired, the person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California ChildAbuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSUExecutive Order 1083 as a condition of employment All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal State Channel Islands provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin.
- ASSET Peer Mentor (STEM Majors Only) at CSU Channel Islands: On Campus EmploymentEmployer: CSU Channel Islands: On Campus EmploymentExpires: 06/30/2025OVERVIEWPosition Title: ASSET Peer MentorHourly Wage: $16.50/hrWeekly hours: 10-20 hours weeklyPurpose of the Position:ASSET Peer Mentors (APMs) promote educational equity through proactive outreach to and engagement of students by way of peer mentorship, workshops, and programming that promote an inclusive university culture and culture of academic success. APMs will engage with first-time students and new transfer students admitted into the ASSET Scholars (Academic Student Success Excellence Team) program. APMs will support students’ transition to CSUCI, bolster academic success, promote educational equity, and support faculty and other facets of the ASSET Scholars program.JOB RESPONSIBILITIESServe as peer mentors to ASSET Scholars (i.e., CSUCI students) by way of providing 1:1 sessions, and Scholar Squad Sessions, and assist with navigating the university culture in order to enhance a confident transition to CSUCIWork collaboratively and contribute to a student success team composed of peer mentors, faculty, and professional staffLead student engagement campaigns that support academic success and keep students on track for graduation requirementsAssist with and/or help design program planning, development, coordination and implementationDesign and facilitate academic success curriculum for toolkitsShare co-curricular opportunities (e.g., internships, research, etc.) with ASSET ScholarsAs needed refer ASSET Scholars to academic resources (e.g., Academic Advising, tutoring) and services(e.g., Counseling & Psychological Services, Disability Accommodations & Support Services, etc.).Serve as liaisons between the ASSET Scholars and ASSET Faculty MentorsCollaborate with ASSET Faculty Mentors to co-facilitate workshops and provide support with workshop content and logisticsDevelop programming marketing and social media campaign materials related to programming or the ASSET Scholars programAttend weekly team meetings and/or trainings prior to and during the academic semesterMeet regularly with ASSET Scholar faculty mentors, partners, staff, and work teams as designatedAssist with program data tracking, reporting, and evaluation of all activitiesMeet deadlines as givenAssist the department’s professional staff with special projects and events, andComplete all administrative duties, including base office hours, and may include planning and facilitating meetings, leading team assignments, and any other tasks as assigned.POSITION REQUIREMENTSInterest in advancing educational equity, serving as a role model for other students, and working on astudent success teamMust be a currently enrolled undergraduate CSU Channel Islands studentMust be enrolled in at least 6 units during time of employment and throughout the term of employmentMust have a minimum cumulative and semester GPA of 2.5 and be in good academic and behavioralstanding (not on academic or disciplinary probation) with the universityMust be available to work at least 10-12 hours per weekStrong organizational skillsSensitive to the needs of underrepresented and low-income studentsAvailable to work flexible hours and on weekendsExcellent communication skills, both written and oralAbility to work effectively in a group as well as independently on project tasks with timelinesEffective time management, including, but not limited to being on time for scheduled meetings with professional staff and/or students, allocating sufficient time to the planning of activities; and makingefficient use of timeEffective communication with diverse groups of people, including, but not limited to students,parents/families, faculty, staff, and guestsDemonstrated consistency and persistence in follow-up as well as creativity and willingness to take initiativeAbility to contribute to a team-oriented environment, andDue to federal funding, the candidate must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United StatesOTHER NOTESIf hired, the individual is required to complete appropriate campus human resources trainings.If hired, 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 employmentIMPORTANT:Please note that this offer of employment is conditional and is contingent on the current COVID-19 pandemic, financial availability within the department, grades, and successful completion of a background check (if applicable). We appreciate your flexibility and understanding during this unprecedented time. All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal State Channel Islands provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin.