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California State University, Bakersfield is hiring a Program & Outreach Advisor for its Project Rebound program, which supports formerly incarcerated individuals transitioning to a college campus. Under the Director's supervision, the advisor recruits prospective students at correctional facilities and community colleges, delivers pre-enrollment advising and academic planning, and coordinates admissions and matriculation support. This is a temporary, full-time position ending on or before June 30, 2027.

Highlights

Recruit prospective Project Rebound students through in-person/virtual presentations at correctional facilities, community colleges, and community events
Provide individualized pre-enrollment advising covering academic assessment, admissions, and financial aid
Facilitate information sessions and orientations; maintain contact with incarcerated students through release and admissions
Provide academic planning: course selection, educational plans, and academic-notice recovery support
Requires a Bachelor's degree in behavioral sciences, public/business administration, or a related field, plus 2 years of recent related experience; valid driver's license required
Must have reliable transportation and ability to travel throughout the Central Valley and San Joaquin Valley
Anticipated hiring range: starting salary up to $5,083/month (classification range $5,083-$7,228/month)
Temporary, Full-Time, 12-month pay plan; ends on or before June 30, 2027

Program & Outreach Advisor Full Description

Classification Title:

Student Services Professional II

Temporary End Date:

This position is temporary and ends on or before June 30, 2027.

FT/PT:

Full-time; Pay Plan: 12-month; Pay Basis: Monthly

Workplace Type:

On-site (work in-person at business location)

Position Purpose

The CSUB Project Rebound program supports the success of the formerly incarcerated by offering the opportunity and resources needed to successfully transition and acclimate to a college campus, offering special admissions and access to a quality education. Under the general supervision of the Director, the Project Rebound Program & Outreach Advisor provides outreach, recruitment, and academic success support to prospective and enrolled Project Rebound students, delivering individualized pre-enrollment advising, admissions-related support, and academic planning. The incumbent conducts recruitment presentations, facilitates information sessions and orientations, maintains ongoing communication with students through admissions and matriculation, and serves as a liaison with campus and community partners. The position also provides administrative and program support, leads student assistants, maintains recruitment/student data, and collaborates with Admissions, Financial Aid, Academic Advising, and Care Team partners.

Duties and Responsibilities

Outreach:

Recruit prospective Project Rebound students in the Central Valley through in-person/virtual presentations at correctional facilities, community colleges, and community events
Provide individualized pre-enrollment services (academic assessment, admissions advising, financial aid) to help students prepare to apply
Serve as liaison building relationships with campus constituents, community colleges, correctional facilities, and other stakeholders
Schedule and conduct admissions presentations at correctional facilities, community colleges, and transitional housing
Coordinate and facilitate information sessions and orientations for prospective and newly admitted students
Connect matriculated students with campus/community resources supporting academic success and basic needs
Communicate with parole and probation officials as needed on behalf of students
Partner with University Outreach to recruit eligible students; build the transfer bridge between Bakersfield College Rising Scholars and Project Rebound
Maintain regular contact with currently incarcerated enrolled/prospective students through release and admissions

Administrative Program Support & Special Projects:

Input and monitor prospective student recruitment data and documents
Develop and update electronic and printed outreach and promotional materials
Provide lead direction for student assistants
Coordinate opportunities for Project Rebound students to build community within the program and campus
Coordinate program initiatives, events, and workshops providing student success resources
Assist with Care Team meetings for at-risk students, tracking academic progress and follow-up actions
Serve as liaison within the Project Rebound consortium and with other CSU Project Rebound Programs

Academic Success Planning:

Provide academic planning including course selection support and educational plan development
Provide planning related to withdrawals, academic notice recovery, and avoiding academic disqualification
Offer guidance considering financial aid status, Department of Rehabilitation participation, and learning preferences
Collaborate with Admissions, Financial Aid, and Academic Advisory School on programs and curriculum materials
Track students from matriculation through first year, ensuring accurate academic records
Review admissions documents/transcripts, provide eligibility assessments, and process admissions decisions as referred

Required Qualifications

Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in behavioral sciences, public or business administration, or a job-related field, plus two (2) years of recent related experience
Specialized experience may substitute for required education on a year-for-year basis; a master's degree in a job-related field may substitute for one year of professional experience
Possession of a valid driver's license, or ability to obtain by date of hire
Must be an advocate for formerly incarcerated students; ability to effectively communicate with small and large groups in carceral settings
Working knowledge of Project Rebound program practices, procedures, and activities
Ability to interpret and apply program rules and regulations, gather and analyze data, and draw valid conclusions
Intermediate computer skills with word-processing, spreadsheets, databases, and online calendaring/email systems
Must have reliable transportation and ability to travel throughout the Central Valley and San Joaquin Valley
Must be willing to travel for occasional off-site training and to work occasional holidays / adjusted hours, including emergency callback

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience advocating for the needs of formerly incarcerated students
Experience collaborating with statewide entities supporting educational attainment for formerly incarcerated individuals
Customer-oriented, service-centered attitude in an institutional/educational environment

Compensation, Physical Demands, and Additional Notices

Anticipated hiring range: starting salary not expected to exceed $5,083/month; CSU classification salary range $5,083-$7,228/month
Benefits include medical/dental/vision plans, CalPERS retirement, CSU tuition waiver, up to 24 vacation days/year, unlimited sick leave accrual, and 15 paid holidays/year
Physical demands: light work, mainly sitting with up to 25% standing/walking; lifting limited to 25 pounds
Satisfactory background check (including criminal records check) required
This is a sensitive position under CSU designation
Considered a limited mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CSU Executive Order 1083)

Original Job Description

Classification Title:

Student Services Professional II

Temporary End Date:

This position is temporary and ends on or before June 30, 2027.

FT/PT:

Full-time; Pay Plan: 12-month; Pay Basis: Monthly

Workplace Type:

On-site (work in-person at business location)

Position Purpose

Duties and Responsibilities

Outreach:

Recruit prospective Project Rebound students in the Central Valley through in-person/virtual presentations at correctional facilities, community colleges, and community events
Provide individualized pre-enrollment services (academic assessment, admissions advising, financial aid) to help students prepare to apply
Serve as liaison building relationships with campus constituents, community colleges, correctional facilities, and other stakeholders
Schedule and conduct admissions presentations at correctional facilities, community colleges, and transitional housing
Coordinate and facilitate information sessions and orientations for prospective and newly admitted students
Connect matriculated students with campus/community resources supporting academic success and basic needs
Communicate with parole and probation officials as needed on behalf of students
Partner with University Outreach to recruit eligible students; build the transfer bridge between Bakersfield College Rising Scholars and Project Rebound
Maintain regular contact with currently incarcerated enrolled/prospective students through release and admissions

Administrative Program Support & Special Projects:

Input and monitor prospective student recruitment data and documents
Develop and update electronic and printed outreach and promotional materials
Provide lead direction for student assistants
Coordinate opportunities for Project Rebound students to build community within the program and campus
Coordinate program initiatives, events, and workshops providing student success resources
Assist with Care Team meetings for at-risk students, tracking academic progress and follow-up actions
Serve as liaison within the Project Rebound consortium and with other CSU Project Rebound Programs

Academic Success Planning:

Provide academic planning including course selection support and educational plan development
Provide planning related to withdrawals, academic notice recovery, and avoiding academic disqualification
Offer guidance considering financial aid status, Department of Rehabilitation participation, and learning preferences
Collaborate with Admissions, Financial Aid, and Academic Advisory School on programs and curriculum materials
Track students from matriculation through first year, ensuring accurate academic records
Review admissions documents/transcripts, provide eligibility assessments, and process admissions decisions as referred

Required Qualifications

Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in behavioral sciences, public or business administration, or a job-related field, plus two (2) years of recent related experience
Specialized experience may substitute for required education on a year-for-year basis; a master's degree in a job-related field may substitute for one year of professional experience
Possession of a valid driver's license, or ability to obtain by date of hire
Must be an advocate for formerly incarcerated students; ability to effectively communicate with small and large groups in carceral settings
Working knowledge of Project Rebound program practices, procedures, and activities
Ability to interpret and apply program rules and regulations, gather and analyze data, and draw valid conclusions
Intermediate computer skills with word-processing, spreadsheets, databases, and online calendaring/email systems
Must have reliable transportation and ability to travel throughout the Central Valley and San Joaquin Valley
Must be willing to travel for occasional off-site training and to work occasional holidays / adjusted hours, including emergency callback

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience advocating for the needs of formerly incarcerated students
Experience collaborating with statewide entities supporting educational attainment for formerly incarcerated individuals
Customer-oriented, service-centered attitude in an institutional/educational environment

Compensation, Physical Demands, and Additional Notices

Anticipated hiring range: starting salary not expected to exceed $5,083/month; CSU classification salary range $5,083-$7,228/month
Benefits include medical/dental/vision plans, CalPERS retirement, CSU tuition waiver, up to 24 vacation days/year, unlimited sick leave accrual, and 15 paid holidays/year
Physical demands: light work, mainly sitting with up to 25% standing/walking; lifting limited to 25 pounds
Satisfactory background check (including criminal records check) required
This is a sensitive position under CSU designation
Considered a limited mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CSU Executive Order 1083)

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