What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Services Advisor-closes September 29, 2025 position at Compton Community College District?
Job Detail
Job Title:
Student Services AdvisorReq:
C2025-041Location:
Compton CollegeDivision
Student ServicesPosition Type:
Classified StaffSalary Min/Max:
$3814.60- $5367.53 per monthPosting Close Date:
09/29/2025
Job Description:
DEFINITION
Under general supervision of the assigned administrator, performs a variety of student services duties including: advising and retention of current and prospective students, academic planning, career planning, transfer planning, admissions and records, financial aid and scholarships, foster youth, veterans, and other assigned student support services for students.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives direct or general supervision from the assigned Administrator. Exercises no supervision of staff.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
Provide specialized advisement regarding student services to new and continuing students in specialty fields such as career or education planning, admissions and records, Financial Aid and Scholarships, Extended Opportunities and Services (EOP&S), Next Up Foster Youth Services, Veterans, and/or other assigned areas.
Interview individual students to determine program eligibility and obtain information required to develop student educational, financial and career plans.
Process applications and forms according to established procedures; request transcripts, records and other information needed to determine status of applications and forms.
Analyze student data and certify eligibility for program participation as required; interpret, apply and explain complex rules, regulations, requirements and restrictions.
Work with Banner to assist students with scheduling counseling and workshop appointments.
Select, administer score and interpret assessment tests and assessment instruments; analyze alternative courses of action and assist students in developing appropriate plans.
Communicate with academic counselors, personnel, business leaders, social service agencies,community resources, educational institutions and others to coordinate activities, workshops, and/or exchange information and refer students for further assistance.
Maintain current knowledge of a variety of complex regulations, requirements and policies related to assigned specialty area.
Prepare and maintain records, reports, lists and files related to assigned function.
Develop forms, spreadsheets, databases, handbooks, manuals and other written materials to facilitate student advisement.
Plan, develop and conduct workshops to provide students with specialized assistance and information
In admission, orientation, transfer, financial aid, scholarships, graduation, retention, job /career searches, student success, and other related student service areas.
Train and provide work direction to assigned personnel and student assistants; recruit and select hourly employees as needed.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
Bachelor degree in Social Sciences and Human Service AND three years of increasingly responsible experience in a student services or related field.
Have sensitivity to and understanding of multi-cultural, diverse environments and college students from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
Licenses and Certifications:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver's License by time of appointment.
ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
Typical office setting.
Extensive computer work.
Long periods of standing and sitting.
Adjustable work schedule to include nights and weekends. Lifting boxes and storage up to 30 pounds.
Direct contact with students with various health conditions (AIDS, HIV, Hepatitis, etc.)
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS/CLEARANCES
Criminal Justice Fingerprints.
Tuberculosis screening.
District pre-placement drug testing at District expense.
WHAT WE OFFER
- 100% employee medical premium coverage and a contribution toward dependent coverage
- Voluntary (Medical/Dependent Day Care) Flexible Spending Account
- $50,000 life insurance benefit
- Deferred Compensation Program (403(b)/457 plans)
- Retirement Pension Plan (CalSTRS/CalPERS)
- Abundant Professional Growth & Development Opportunities
- 22 paid holidays Paid vacation
- Cumulative sick leave
- Summer schedule (exceptions apply)
- Receive Longevity Pay for years of continuous service:
- Employee Assistance Program
- Environment that fosters diversity and inclusion
- Progressive and innovative culture
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Applicants must submit the following documents by the closing date:
1. Online application: Compton Community College District - Administration - Human Resources
2. Cover letter. (Letter of introduction highlighting your education and experience.)
3. Resume.
4. Pertinent transcripts (only in pdf format) as stated in the job qualifications. (Unofficial computer-generated academic records/transcripts must include the name of the institution and degrees awarded to be acceptable.) Multiple page transcripts must be loaded as ONE pdf document.
Foreign Transcripts: Transcripts issued outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. For information on transcript evaluation services, please visit: http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl635.pdf.
- Please Note: Documents uploaded for a previous position cannot be reused for other positions. You must submit the required documents for each position you apply for by the closing date. Failure to do so will result in an incomplete application. Applications with an incomplete status will not receive consideration. You may check the status of your application online.
ALL APPLICATIONS MATERIALS MUST BE
SUBMITTED ONLINE AT:
Compton Community College District - Administration - Human Resources
ICT AND INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS ACCESSIBILITY STANDARD STATEMENT:
CCCD is committed to ensuring equal access to instructional materials and information and Communications technology (ICT) for all, particularly for individuals with disabilities, in a timely manner. In accordance with California Government Code 7405, Government Code §11135, Government Code
§11546.7, and best practices, CCCD will comply with the accessibility requirements of Section 508 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:
Any individual with a disability, who requires reasonable accommodation, may request assistance by contacting the Human Resources Office at (310) 900-1600 extension 2400, or completing form PC1105, a minimum of five (5) working days prior to closing date for this position.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Applications will be screened to determine which applicants meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the job announcement.
Applicants who meet the basic qualifications and who are also deemed to possess the highest degree of desirable qualifications will be invited to the college at their own expense. During the campus visit, each applicant will be tested and/or interviewed.
The selection procedure will consist of an Examination and Qualification Appraisal Interview (worth 100%).
The Examination will be evaluated as part of the Interview.
Examinations may consist of a written or performance test, an evaluation of training and experience, an oral examination or interview, or other tests determined by the Personnel Commission.
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION:
To be considered in the initial committee review, all materials requested in this vacancy notice must be received no later than the filing deadline. Applicants wishing to apply for more than one position must submit separate materials for each position. The District does not return materials submitted an application for a position. SUBMISSION OF THESE MATERIALS IS THE APPLICANT'S RESPONSIBILITY.
During the interview, consideration will be given to factors in addition to education and experience, including but not limited to professional development, ability to work with others, and commitment to meet student needs.
The District reserves the right to contact the current or most recent employer and to investigate past employment records of applicants selected for interview.
Applicants who are eliminated from consideration will be notified by letter or email. Candidates should not expect official notification of the status of their candidacy until the Special Trustee has acted upon the District's recommendation for employment.
The District reserves the right to extend the deadline, re-advertise the position, or to delay indefinitely filling this position if it is deemed that applicants for the position do not constitute an adequate applicant pool. Staffing of this position is contingent upon the availability of funding.
ABOUT THE DISTRICT
Compton College is a public community college offering a full complement of transfer and degree courses, as well as career and technical education. Enrolled students may earn an associate degree or certificate, transfer to a four-year university or train for a career.
Compton College is part of the Compton Community College District, which encompasses an area of about 29 square miles, making educational services available to nearly 300,000 residents of Compton, Lynwood, Paramount and Willowbrook, as well as portions of Athens, Bellflower, Carson, Downey, Dominguez, Lakewood, Long Beach and South Gate. About 350 full- and part-time faculty teach more than 43-degree programs and 47 certificate programs.
HISTORY OF COMPTON COLLEGE
The Compton Community College District (CCCD) was established in 1927 as a component of the Compton Union High School District. In 1950, voters approved a bond issue separating the college from the high school district. Construction of the new college campus was completed on the present site. Classes began on the new campus in fall 1956.
On June 7, 2017, the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) granted initial accreditation status to Compton College. The action established Compton College as an accredited college within the El Camino Community College District.
Compton College was officially named the 114th California Community College through unanimous vote by the Board of Governors in July 2017. On August 29, 2018, California Community Colleges Chancellor Eloy Oakley issued Executive Order 2018-01 declaring Compton College will operate as an independent college under the authority of the Compton Community College District (CCCD) Board of Trustees effective June 7, 2019.
MISSION STATEMENT:
Compton College is an equity-driven, inclusive community resource dedicated to providing opportunities and support for historically underserved student populations, particularly students of color. We cultivate a sense of belonging to support students in achieving their academic goals. Compton College provides students with knowledge, strategies, and skills needed for workforce readiness and facilitates clear pathways for program completion and transfer to four-year institutions, all aimed at enhancing the well-being of our local community.
THE COMPTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Compton Community College District is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, marital status, denial of Family & Medical Care Leave, national origin (including language limitations), ancestry, medical condition (cancer/genetic characteristics), age (40 and above), disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, denial of pregnancy disability leave or reasonable accommodation, or other protected classes, or obligations to the National Guard or Reserve Forces of the United States. For specific details on this policy, please contact EEO Compliance Officer, at (310) 900-1600, extension 2400.
EMAIL COMMUNICATION
Communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process as you will not receive communications by any other method.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
To be included in the initial screening, application materials must be received no later than 3:00 p.m. on the closing date.
The Compton Community College District is committed to providing an educational and employment environment in which no person is subjected to discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age (over 40), disability (mental or physical), sex, gender (including pregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military and veteran status, or retaliation; or on any other basis as required by state and federal law.
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