Program Advisor, Office of Initiatives

Cal Poly Humboldt Sponsored Programs Foundation Job Announcement This is not a state position Job Title: Program Advisor, Office of Initiatives Wage: $30-$31hr. This is a Full Time, Non-Exempt, 12-month, in-person, benefit eligible position. Schedule is 40 hours per week. Continuation of this position is contingent upon satisfactory performance and project funding. This is not a state or federal position. Project Name: Various Assigned Projects Supervisor: Director, Associate Director, or PI (Depending on Program Assignment) Hiring multiple positions Position Summary Under the direction of the Director or Associate Director, the assigned Advisor delivers direct student services supporting academic achievement, attendance, college readiness, and career exploration for students at target schools. This position plays a key role in providing academic tutoring, advising, and career exploration support to students to increase post-secondary awareness and success. Regular travel to target schools and other program locations will be required, including occasional overnight travel. 50 % Direct Student Services and#9679; Provide bi-monthly one-on-one advising for assigned students and#9679; Conduct intake meetings and ongoing support for students of concern and#9679; Monitor tutoring participation and academic progress, with emphasis on reading , math achievement, and test preparation and#9679; Update Personalized Improvement Plans and support early warning interventions 2 0 % Academic Support and#9679; Recruit and enroll eligible Students at target schools and#9679; Coordinate advising services for target students and#9679; Develop and implement programming on college readiness, financial literacy, and career exploration and#9679; Support STEM, School Clubs, and Summer Institute and#9679; Set tutoring hours and coordinate after-school services 20% Student Engagement and School Collaboration and#9679; Communicate regularly with students and school staff and#9679; Support FAFSA education, attendance interventions, and workshops and#9679; Meet with teachers, counselors, and administrators to coordinate student support and#9679; Serve as liaison between school staff, administrators, and project staff and#9679; Assist with hosting family events 10% Data, Documentation and Professional Practice and#9679; Track student participation, advising notes, and outcomes and#9679; Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and planning sessions and#9679; Maintain confidentiality and professionalism and#9679; Other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications: and#9679; Bachelorandrsquo;s degree in education, social science field, or related area and#9679; Demonstrated experience in advising/tutoring students on college and career preparation, college and scholarship applications, and financial aid processes in a K-12 or college setting and#9679; One year of experience working with disadvantaged students and#9679; Familiarity with online resources for college admissions, FAFSA, scholarship applications, and career planning and#9679; Experience with event planning and coordination and#9679; Experience with outreach and recruitment and#9679; Experience maintaining filing systems, data entry, and reports and#9679; Valid California driverandrsquo;s license and reliable transportation, with the ability to travel regularly to assigned target schools and other event program locations. Preferred Qualifications: and#9679; Masterandrsquo;s degree in student services, counseling, or related field and#9679; Previous student service experience in college opportunity programs such as TRIO Programs or Programs for disadvantaged youth. and#9679; Demonstrated sensitivity to the needs of economically a d educationally disadvantaged youth, and an ability to establish rapport with low-income, first-generation college students/parents Application Instructions: To apply submit the following items electronically to Dr. Jessica Alvizo-Quintero at [email protected] 1) Resume 2) Cover Letter 3) Three professional references 4) the SPF Self-Identification Form for Job Applicants (please download and attach to your application packet, once completed) Application review date: Initial review November 2 , 2026 ; position open until filled. []{#_heading=h.dxoxvdtk4sjm}Cal Poly Humboldt Sponsored Programs Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status,