Cal Poly Humboldt Sponsored Programs Foundation
Job Announcement

This is not a state position and is subject to grant funding.

Job Title: TRIO Talent Search College Access Academic Advisor

Location: Del Norte, Humboldt, or Mendocino Coast
The current opening is to serve the Del Norte region.

Wage: $20.00-$30.00 per hour depending on experience; both Part-Time and Full-Time positions are
open. This is a Non-Exempt, 12-month position. For eligible positions, the job offers a competitive
benefits package, including group health, dental, vision, and retirement (after one year of service with
1,000 hours in that year).

Project Name: Talent Search
Supervisor: Rose Sita Francia, Talent Search Director

POSITION SUMMARY
Reporting to the Director of Educational Talent Search (ETS), College Access Academic Advisors
(Advisors) collaborate with school personnel at assigned schools to meet grant objectives of the
federally-funded ETS program and provide ETS services to high schools in the service area. Advisors
recruit eligible program participants, deliver ETS curriculum and academic mentoring services to 6th-12th
grade students and their families, and maintain confidential records and documentation on all services
provided. They also assist with school-sponsored events and Cal Poly Humboldt college access events.
The advisor must be able to transport Talent Search participants for college access field trips and work
occasional weekends and evenings.

While the continuation of this position is foreseen for years to come, this position is contingent on
continued grant funding. This is not a state or federal position.

each of the following subject areas: financial aid literacy, college preparation, study skills, and career
exploration

• Conduct one-on-one and small group advising customized for individual ETS students
• Build and maintain trusting relationships with 6th-12th grade students from diverse backgrounds
• Communicate with ETS students’ parents on a schedule appropriate for assigned school
• Coordinate and present workshops for ETS students’ parents on college readiness topics
• Assist ETS students with financial aid applications and ensure that 90% of ETS seniors complete a

FAFSA

• Assist ETS students with scholarship applications
• Assist ETS students with post-secondary educational program applications and ensure that 80% of

Nights, PTA meetings, College Fair, and other relevant community outreach events

• Coordinate with ETS Office Manager to maintain up-to-date confidential participant files
• Provide Office Manager with all 1) evaluations of the workshop and special events, 2) sign-in sheets for

one-on-one advising and contacts, 3) end-of-year transcripts for all ETS students, 4) Student Aid
Reports (SARs) for graduating seniors from assigned schools, 5) lists of all graduating seniors from
assigned schools, 6) lists of graduating seniors from assigned schools completing rigorous curriculum
(A-G fulfilled),7) and other documentation as required

• Assure confidentiality of all sensitive student information

Readiness Retreat, Empowerment Day, American Indian College Motivation Day, Fall & Spring
Preview, and I’ve Been Admitted to College

students. Experience facilitating workshops, presentations, and seminars for groups of students and
parents.

• Knowledge of standardized test requirements, preparation practices, college entrance requirements, and

• Experience working with first-generation, low-income, and other underrepresented potential college

Application Instructions: To apply, submit 1) Resume, 2) Cover Letter, 3) three professional references, along
with 4) the SPF Employee Information Form for Applicants electronically to rsf9@humboldt.edu. If you have
any questions regarding this position, call Rose Francia at (707) 826-5216 or email at rsf9@humboldt.edu.

Application review date: Initial review August 10th, 2023; position open until filled

Cal Poly Humboldt Sponsored Programs Foundation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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, or any
other legally protected status. More information about Cal Poly Humboldt SPF’s Equal Employment
Opportunity hiring can be found here.

For assistance with the application process, please submit an Accommodation Request Form, which can be
found here or contact ADA Coordinator at 707.826.3626 or confidential fax at 707.826.3625. For more
information regarding accommodation, you may also visit the Cal Poly Humboldt Human Resources website at
https://hraps.humboldt.edu/reasonable-accommodation. Individuals in need of a telecommunications relay
service may contact the California Relay Service at 877.735.2929 TTY.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate
can be offered this position within Cal Poly Humboldt SPF. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background
check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current Humboldt SPF
employees who apply for this position.