EOPS/Calworks/CARE &Amp; General Counselor Resume Example Ohlone Community College

EOPS/CALWORKS/CARE & GENERAL COUNSELOR

Summary

To secure a position as an Academic Leader that offers growth potential in providing quality student services and planning and maintaining an optimum work environment.

Skills

Microsoft Office sweet, PeopleSoft, Singularity, Colleague/Data-tel, Blackboard/Canvas, CBay, Perceptive/Web-now and excellent research skills
In charge of the PACE program Osher Scholarship process
Experienced PACE program coordinator
Coordinated and marketed notable outreach events
10 years of quality student services support and advocacy

Outstanding interpersonal relationship building skills
Planned coordinated and taught EOPS Summer Bridge course for 1st year students
Developed and presented multicultural workshops catered to specific populations
Exceptional written and verbal communicator
Avid presenter of educational workshops such as; career planning, study skills and leadership skills

Experience

EOPS/CalWORKs/CARE & General Counselor08/2013 to CurrentOhlone Community CollegeFremont, CA.

Assist and guide diverse student population with matriculation, registration policies, procedures financial aid processes and course selection.
Participate in orientations, transfer and probation workshops.
Develop student education plans that delineate the exact requirements to complete in order to achieve student's goals.
Identify academic hindrances and offer referrals for additional support and guidance as needed.
Instruct students on how to navigate the system and streamline their processes.
Evaluate and verify student's transcripts from accreditations to course verification, and substitution waivers as needed.
Setup specialized long-term counseling for Medical school or Law school, Occupational Therapy bound program students or other programs as needed.
Provide encouragement and motivation for diverse student populations, including those with educationally disadvantaged backgrounds, toward personal success.
Computer related knowledge includes Colleague, Eureka, O-Net, SARS, Assist, CCC Transfer Counselor websites, Mysers-Briggs inventory, Occupation Outlook handbook, College Source, College Board, and Princeton Resources.
Assist students in preparation to entry level special program/exams such as MCAT, LSAT or TEAS among others.
Planned and present Personal Statement workshops.
Shadow and be shadowed by new counselors for training purposes.
Participate in financial aid workshops for students & parents.
College Connection counselor for Fremont/Newark high school seniors in 2016 freshman days.
Provide developmental counseling techniques to international students & athletes.
Collaborated on the development of our Counseling Department; Personal Development Studies Certificate Of Achievement.
Planned, coordinated and taught EOPS Summer bridge course for 1st year college students 2015.

Academic and Career Counselor III & PACE Program Coordinator01/2012 to 08/2013California State UniversityEast Bay Hayward, CA.

Accomplished developmental counseling style which covers all students needs such as; lower and upper GE, graduation requirements, major requirements, graduate schools goals, as well as career goals.
Assist in all orientation events and career events as a resource and advisor to new or continuing students.
In charge of coordinating and overseeing the PACE program (Program for Accelerated College Education) which serves a population of re-entry adult working students.
Handpicked to create and coordinate the PACE quarterly curriculum of classes and coordinate with participating academic Departments.
In charge of PACE admissions process, and the delivery of services.
Assigned to oversee "Osher Scholarship" application process, from disbursement of funds to committee selection.
Selected to present PACE workshops which cover admissions, college success, learning how to navigate the academic system and utilizing resources, as well as study skills, and Career goals.
Recommended to orchestrate and elevate outreach efforts and marketing within the Bay area for prospective PACE program students.
Recruited by Nursing faculty to present Multicultural competence and understanding workshops to Nursing Residency classes of about 25 - 30 students.
Selected by my Director to become MBTI (Myers Briggs Type Indicator) Certified to specialized in providing Career Counseling to students transitioning career or unsure of career path.

Administrative Support Coordinator and Nursing Advisor06/2011 to 01/2012California State UniversityEast Bay Hayward, CA.

Advice students on major requirements for Nursing & HSC as needed.
Provide knowledge of the Admissions process to the University & Department.
Maintain a collaborative relationship with a wide range of Admissions Departments & student services programs in order to advocate for student's needs.
Participate in student Admissions events, orientations, and outreach that provide an awareness and knowledge of the admissions process, policies, procedures and the aspects that lead to student success.
Successful Mediator between faculty & students to assure optimal results in student's needs such as, but not limited to; special online instruction, accessibility, grade disputes, letter of recommendations, special registration petitions, class schedule, and many more.
Handpicked to assist Department Chair in the Faculty & Student Handbook for Nursing Department.
Conduct Office Manager duties in managers absence, such as payroll, HR issues, event coordination among other duties.

Administrative Coordinator/Office Manager12/2008 to 05/2010Cal State university East Bay Anthropology & Criminal Justice DepartmentsHayward, CA.

Assisted students with major and minor requirements.
Advised and assisted students with campus jobs recruitment as well as coordinating work-study opportunities within Anthropology Department.
Advised students on complex academic issues and procedures as it pertains to "Change of grades," dropping courses, waitlist status, petitions, independent study, incomplete grades, auditing courses, special registration petitions, 60+ plus program, open university procedures, among many others.
Assisted faculty in the creation of curriculum and coordinated quarterly class schedule within our deadlines.
Provided new instructors with information as it relates to their new appointment and allocation of course assignment and HR procedures.
Prepared and handled payroll for faculty or any related issues as vacation time, retirement, and so on.
Assisted my Department Chair in tracking and maintaining departmental budget.

Education and Training

Master of Arts: Counseling2011San Jose State UniversitySan Jose, CA, USACounselor Education San Jose, CA.

Bachelor of Arts: Sociology2009East Bay UniversityHayward, CA.Minor in Spanish

Associate of Arts: Social Science2006Ohlone CollegeFremont, CA, USASocial Science

Certificate Of Accomplishment 2006Ohlone College Fremont , CA, USA

Intercultural Communication Studies

Professional Affiliations

Member affiliations *American Counseling Association *Divisions: *American College Counseling Association *Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development *Western Association for College Admissions Counseling

Languages

Fluent bilingual skills in Spanish & English

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Ohlone Community College
California State University
Cal State university East Bay Anthropology & Criminal Justice Departments

School Attended

San Jose State University
East Bay University
Ohlone College

Job Titles Held:

EOPS/CalWORKs/CARE & General Counselor
Academic and Career Counselor III & PACE Program Coordinator
Administrative Support Coordinator and Nursing Advisor
Administrative Coordinator/Office Manager

Degrees

Master of Arts : Counseling 2011
Bachelor of Arts : Sociology 2009
Associate of Arts : Social Science 2006
Certificate Of Accomplishment 2006

EOPS/CalWORKs/CARE & General Counselor Resume Example

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