Senior STEM Counselor/PATHS (UEC)

 

About University Enterprises Corporation at CSUSB

(This is not a state position)

University Enterprises Corporation at CSUSB ("UEC") supports the university's educational mission by providing quality services that complement the instructional program. The University depends upon UEC to provide services that cannot be supported with state funds. We’re responsible for business enterprises on campus including, but not limited to, dining, bookstore, convenience store, and vending services. We also serve as the grantee for federal, state, and local funding for research and sponsored projects.

Position Summary

Temporary, Full Time, Non-Exempt, Benefited position through 9/30/2024 (Appointment may be renewed annually based upon availability of funds, availability of work and satisfactory job performance). 

Salary: $4,691-$6,683 per month

Location: San Bernardino

Work Schedule

40 hours per week. Hours will vary depending on the need between 7:00AM & 7:00PM, with typical hours being Monday-Friday 8:00AM -5:00PM; possible evening and weekends required.

First Review Deadline

This position will remain open until filled. 

Typical Activities

Under minimal supervision of the Principal Investigator (College of Natural Sciences Dean) and co-investigators (College of Natural Sciences Assistant Dean and Dean Fellow), the Senior STEM Counselor will work independently to fulfill the duties listed below.

Duties and Responsibilities:  The incumbent will perform the following advising and leadership responsibilities, with the over-arching goal to promote student success outcomes including retention, timely degree progress, and graduation.

Typical duties include, but are not limited to the following:

Advising: The incumbent will

• Be responsible for advising students based on designated CNS majors, with a specific focus on STEM majors in biology, chemistry & biochemistry, computer science and engineering, geological sciences, mathematics and physics & astronomy.
• Advise students in specific curriculum decisions including the choice and scheduling of courses, selection or change of majors and minors, providing referrals to specific departments, schools or colleges as appropriate.
• Assist students in the development and implementation of an education plan including choosing a major/clarifying career goal, developing an academic program for graduating in a timely manner, as well as the implementation of an Individual Development Plan (IDP).
• Proactively provide information on specific programs, and make referrals where appropriate, to services offered by the university or by organizations outside of CSUSB.
• Work at campus events such as new student orientation, open house, bootcamp advising, and others as assigned. Take the lead in organizing events and recruiting students from community colleges and high schools.
• Work on the development, implementation, and evaluation of student advising workshops.
• Work in collaboration with management and other Senior STEM counselors to provide support and guidance to other STEM counselors
• Lead or assist in grant related activities such as organizing workshops, career panels, event planning, science buddies, and other duties as assigned. 

Leadership: The incumbent will

• Train, give assignments and guide daily work of other SSC personnel.
• Represent SSC and CNS on various internal and external committees related to advising, recruiting and student success.
• Develop and promote internal communication and resource sharing in order to benefit student success.
• Serve as liaison with academic and student services departments.
• Regularly communicate with the Dean of the College of Natural Sciences and the grant leadership team and other academic advisors.
• Act as the resource person/knowledgeable expert on electronic advising tools, academic coaching, student success data and assist with the training of chairs of academic departments, faculty advisors and other staff members on the principles and practices of effective proactive advising to support student success.

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